ALEXIS MABILLE Women’s ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2013-2014
Moth
Alexis, this winter 2013-2014 collection offers a new vision of the Mabille woman.
“Yes, I was inspired by Tony Scott’s The Hunger, starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon and David Bowie, one of my cult films, overlooked by many. The story, the protagonists, their clothes… It’s all totally uncomplicated! I decided to approach my collection with this state of mind.”
Will today’s girls recognize themselves in this Amazon?
“Of course! Deep down, we’re all predators today. The Hunger dates from 1983, but the subject is contemporary. Lady Miriam (Deneuve) imposes everything she wants. I love this idea of a strong, urban, sexy woman, dangerous because nothing stops her. She attacks. Opposite her, Sarah (Sarandon), younger and more vulnerable but confident, is also daring. The complexity of these two faces is very topical.”
So how does this predator dress?
“In Alexis Mabille, of course. Hieratic and decadent, she mixes extreme femininity with masculinity. She’s a working girl in a jacket-dress, pants and men’s shirt. She’s also fierce in multicolored leopard. And her silhouette is over-sensual in ultra-tight dresses or miniskirts.”
Cut is essential in this collection?
As in every season, I worked on the garment’s volumes and movement with a more rigorous reading. The cuts and cut-outs are designed to highlight the woman.
In a way, you’re breaking your own codes.
“Yes and no. In all my collections, I incorporate graphic lines, but this winter, they’re more carnal. Tops are slit or zipped, revealing a little skin, coats and skirts draw geometric shapes, two-tone dresses emphasize curves. Velvet is lightened in panther motifs, jersey molds the body, knitwear is lacquered or jeweled, and crepe is coated to play with light. Colors are as refined as they are dynamic: nude, blood red, petrol blue, gold, etc. And my tried-and-true values are always there: butterfly sleeves, a tight waist, a bow that drapes the décolleté, or layering effects.”
So, how does the Mabille woman define herself?
Fascinating and enigmatic, singular and dark, she has many facets! Her charisma sets her apart, and she’s ageless.
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