Marc Jacobs is known for his quick eye for a trend, so when his
models hit the autumn 2011 catwalk in chinstraps, rubbery sequins
and more latex than you could crack a whip at, we knew raunch was
here to stay. Dark undertones of dominatrix edge have been creeping
under the surface for a while now. Givenchy's monochrome-leopard
print fusion for spring 2011 was rounded off with zips galore and
blacked out lips, and Zac Posen's girls tottered down the runway in
strappy, sky-high, black-patent platforms. Following Jacobs' lead,
we head into autumn this year with disciplined silhouettes, patent
leather and bondage straps at the forefront of our
minds.
Not likely to miss an opportunity to nurture their dark side,
Alexander McQueen immediately got on board with black leather
harnesses worn over everything and anything; from black fur-trimmed
midi dresses to a floor length, studded lilac gown. Stiletto-heeled
boots that laced up to the thigh made for the footwear of choice, a
stark contrast from the butterfly-adorned shoes of the spring 2011
collection.
Thierry Mugler also took the S&M vibe to an all new high (or
low, depending on how you look at it), with Lady Gaga growling at
the front row, kitted out in a latex and sheer paneled bra-skirt
combination, plenty of eye makeup and patent platforms that towered
above the rest. Starting as he meant to go on, Formichetti left
barely anything to the imagination with the rest of the collection,
as models quite literally prowled down the catwalk drenched in
latex and little else.
Louis Vuitton sexed things up with the best of them via suspender
belts, sheer skirts, patent knee-high boots and a strict uniform of
chin-strapped military hats. Combined with Versus and Givenchy's
sheer paneling, Viktor & Rolf demonstrating the sex appeal of
patent leather and Giles setting off their bow-adorned accessories
with skin-tight leather everything, it would appear everyone's
getting their kink on for autumn 2011.
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