It was at times literal, such as the giant white anthurium serving as the front piece on an A-line minidress. At other times it was conceptual: The minimalist shape of a black bustier dress opening the show evoked the purity of the single waxy petal and its silhouette itself resembled an upside-down flower, like a take on 1940 s Dior.
Distortions were everywhere. An ash bustier gown sported an inside peplum to create a surreal curtain-shape in the skirt. The babydoll gowns whose myriad-colored stripes confused the eye in the 1940s was also apparent in the 1940s.
The shoes became ruffles of white fabric like petals brushing the floor or mop? While they were intentionally oversize and awkward, the stilettos were intentionally oversize and awkward.
This collection shows that Anderson is a rare designer who manages to mix classical fashion with perplexing ideas without sacrificing any visual beauty.
Besides, if one front row guest is snapped just knitting throughout, this surely must be the height of fashion?