The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection played on the edge of dark and sexy in Paris this week. Some of the looks were intimidating, with stern beehives and stark makeup, while others danced on the feminine side with form-accenting lines. Long black coats, glimpses of bare skin, and accents like leather, bound, long black gloves set a spooky yet seductive vibe.
One outfit mixed delicate and dangerous, with a thick black belt that appeared to loosely hold together a long piece of black silky fabric, which barely covered some of the model's most womanly attributes. Perhaps it's a look a modern-day female warrior might wear to a gala.
The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 show offered a lot of peekaboo fashion, daring to reveal more than just glimpses of the pale skin on the models' chests and legs.
A few looks created exaggerated Jessica Rabbit figures, with cinched thick waist belts that created hourglass shapes worthy of a double take.
While very edgy for the most part, some wearable pieces danced through the Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection too, like a silky teal halter dress that cascaded down asymmetrically from one of the thick signature belts that marked the collection.
Goth Peek-a-Boo Gowns
Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 Collection is Dark and Feminine
Trend Themes
1. Peek-a-boo Fashion - The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection showcased daring fashion choices that revealed glimpses of skin, creating a trend of peek-a-boo fashion.
2. Dark and Sexy Aesthetic - The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection introduced a dark and sexy aesthetic, inspiring a trend of incorporating edginess and sensuality into fashion.
3. Hourglass Silhouettes - The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection featured cinched waist belts that created hourglass shapes, leading to a trend of emphasizing feminine figures.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry can explore the incorporation of peek-a-boo elements, dark and sexy aesthetics, and hourglass silhouettes to create disruptive and bold fashion designs.
2. Luxury Events and Galas - Luxury event organizers can consider incorporating modern-day female warrior-inspired looks, featuring dark and seductive styles, to create innovative and attention-grabbing dress codes.
3. Beauty and Cosmetics - Beauty and cosmetics companies can take inspiration from the Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection's stark makeup and create disruptive beauty looks that combine femininity with edginess.