KATA SZEGEDI STRIKES AGAIN

I first wrote about the designs of Kata Szegedi back in December, specifically for her graphic shapes and sharp angles. When she emailed me her newest SS10 creations, I was blown away by the departure from enhanced silhouettes and her new focus on negative space. Her collection is based on cut away shapes, fabric linked like chains, and pattern illusion. For these pieces, skin (or what's not there) plays just as much as an integral part as the material itself. Kata's clothing is always touching to me - a completely different feeling than the rush of a flavor of the week trend-based item. I believe the phrase "future classics" that I applied to her previous collection still runs strong with the SS10 as well - I can't wait to see what she does next.

Just an ikat printed pant? Think again - disguised within the pattern are sheer section and even subtle cut outs

(I FORGOT TO PUT A HEADLINE ON THIS ONE)

My hair was pin-curled under a scarf for a couple of days to achieve a great big fluff (which it did, which the moist weather destroyed).

I tied the scarf with a little extra twist to get some more of those slightly exotic vibes into the grey sogginess* of the season; making a huge layered bow on top. (It was also a nice way to add some Carmen Miranda flair to an inspiration trip to the home decor and furniture supermarkets of the far-away suburbs.**)

I wear a scarf like this one with a pair of high waisted slacks and a basic shirt or boat neck tee for a less dressed-up, less carnival-like feeling (not that there's anything wrong with that, but anyway).



*)Note: ranting about ice and freezing cold is over, I will be nagging about how wet, soggy and slippery it is from now.

**) Can't wait for the big renovation and MOVE, my new kitchen, bedroom tapestry, mint green smeg; our new home. But as said before, more on that later.