It was an expert play on volume and proportion at Theyskens' Theory, with an immaculate collection of subtly experimental future-mod wear taking to the runway for Autumn/Winter 13. Last winter’s eminently wearable elevated grunge complete with biker boots, knitwear and slouchy silhouettes, was replaced with awesomely spacey and sculptural mini-dresses and jackets in quilted fabric, sleek leather knee-high boots, A-line skirts and loose-fitting shorts - oversize sweaters and menswear-inspired tailoring the lone reminders of last winter’s updated nineties vibe. Colours were modern and concise, in a spare palette of black, grey and cream, mirroring the bold updated-sixties silhouettes throughout the collection.
Theyskens has continually proven his talent at translating his visionary couture-like aesthetic for a mass audience since taking the helm at Theory, and with each nuanced collection his confidence appears to grow - this collection being the most direct and complete to date.
