Alexandra Owen

So I have finished my apprenticeship at Ralph Lauren, and the experience has truly influenced my tastes in fashion. The constant visuals of RL's classic 1940-esque American styling has seeped into what i intend to look for when it comes to garments i find aesthetically pleasing in a wearable sense. However, i am always intrigued by the "strange" and to bridge these gaps between classy and avant guard is difficult; but when i came across New Zealand designer, Alexandra Owen's work, i was pleased to see a designer making work that has truly bridged these gaps.

For her A/W 2010 collection, chic, refined lines are accentuated by sinuous, sensual fabrics and more structured, assertive pieces, demonstrating an elusive depth and maturity to her work. The silhouette was taken from tailored, aristocratic menswear, and a distinctively equestrian tone that pervades the entire collection. Shimmering earth tones are complimented with fur stoles, a leather blazer and even a couple bridal pieces (horse bridal) The garments exhibit sophistication but Owen's overall approach to her work is slightly abstract. in an interview in Zink Magazine, Owen explains some facts to what inspires her approach- "I have very abstract influences a lot of the time. A feeling i want to create a mood. I often find gems in old films and moments from my mind and daily life etched in my head."
Her overall work is what i consider fascinating and lovely with a slight mood of oddity, so check out these images below and her website for runway shows and more.
http://alexandraowen.co.nz/