MBFW | Toni Francesc 2010 Fall Collection – ” Artifical Life”

The mechanically unconventional woman lives again through Toni Francesc 2010 Fall Collection. The concept of an “Artificial Life” resurrected the idea that fashion is more of a statement, then an article of clothing. Francesc’s vision of man vs. machine formed an artistic twist, ultimately displaying the machine as the victor!
“The collection is based on an androgynous image, one in which Man and technology combine. All of Man’s failings are solved by means of mechanical objects, as if human beings themselves were forged out of a series of industrial materials. – Toni Francesc
Beginning the show was a simulation of something or someone being energized to life. As the sound of a heart started to beat, the first model marched out. Unusual Jet – black bobbed coif paired with tarnished make-up set the nature of this stimulating runway show. All garments were structured with rigid like-fabrics such as, meshes, leathers and viscose blends to display strength and durability; one would hope to find in a machine. This collection wouldn’t have been complete with-out it’s accessory memory card…..The “micro-chip” studded leather bag! The colors were industrial and naturalized to convey different tints of rusted metal coats/jackets, charcoal shift dresses, tar liquid leggings and sheen duel-toned tights, resembling electrical cables surging the look.
A robust nickel colored jacket with shielded black beaded shoulders, exhibited a refreshing change for the strong shouldered trend. The majority of silhouettes were structurally enhanced through-out the shoulders and hips, creating artificial feminine enhancement.
Direction taken for this line was all dramatic and technologically done. Feeling as though these clothes can become a direct extension of yourself; in a metaphorical but visual way, guarantees these garments will have you set apart from the rest.

Entire Runway show

Finale Walk

Immediately following the fashion show we headed over to the official after party held at The Cellar Bar, located inside The Bryant Park Hotel. We spotted Emily Bungert of People’s Revolution as we made our way through the crowd. Be sure to check out Kell on Earth on Bravo, Monday nights 10/9c.

Emily Bungert

Photo: Stevyn Llewellyn of ModernGlossy.com