I don't believe that Cacharel will ever be a ground-breaking or directional label. What it does do is produce infinitely wearable, beautifully fitted, and feminine clothes, for which I would chop off my right arm to own. At times the word "wearable" is used by others as a euphemism for "boring". Style.com, in fact, does not even post Cacharel runway pics. And yet the emotional connection I make with these clothes is intense.
For example, while I can admire a Balenciaga creation, it is admiration from afar, born from an objective sense that the garment you're looking at is an important moment in fashion. When I flick through Cacharel's Spring/Summer '09 collection, the reaction is visceral - I want to live, eat, breathe, love, and frolic aimlessly in these Cacharel clothes. I don't want to cosset it away in my wardrobe, to only be worn on a special occasions. I want to wear these clothes till they fall off me in rags.
The comparison to me is analogous to so-called "indie" bands versus cookie-cutter pop groups like *ahem* Westlife, Rihanna, and [insert guilty pleasure here]. While it may be true that the former have more musical know-how than the latter, what is often ignored and undervalued is the emotional connection that people make to these mass-produced artists who sing such songs. Believe me - I have been to a Westlife concert. And ladies cried openly like babies in the aisles. Also, the time and effort which each artist gives to the music is more than likely the same.
I may be drawing out the comparisons and rambling a wee bit now. But take a gander at my picks from Cacharel's Spring/Summer '09 show and see what you think.
Runway Pics from coutorture.com
Cacharel Label from cacharel.fr/
For example, while I can admire a Balenciaga creation, it is admiration from afar, born from an objective sense that the garment you're looking at is an important moment in fashion. When I flick through Cacharel's Spring/Summer '09 collection, the reaction is visceral - I want to live, eat, breathe, love, and frolic aimlessly in these Cacharel clothes. I don't want to cosset it away in my wardrobe, to only be worn on a special occasions. I want to wear these clothes till they fall off me in rags.
The comparison to me is analogous to so-called "indie" bands versus cookie-cutter pop groups like *ahem* Westlife, Rihanna, and [insert guilty pleasure here]. While it may be true that the former have more musical know-how than the latter, what is often ignored and undervalued is the emotional connection that people make to these mass-produced artists who sing such songs. Believe me - I have been to a Westlife concert. And ladies cried openly like babies in the aisles. Also, the time and effort which each artist gives to the music is more than likely the same.
I may be drawing out the comparisons and rambling a wee bit now. But take a gander at my picks from Cacharel's Spring/Summer '09 show and see what you think.
Runway Pics from coutorture.com
Cacharel Label from cacharel.fr/
nice blog u got going on there!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love anytg to do with overalls and pinafores, and it's cheap too! ; )
Yes, I like wearable clothes too!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that label - but wow, those are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like your analogy. I too love fashion that I can wear and play with, not just look at.
Oh, I know the mustard skirt you're talking about - I've seen it on so many people online. It's very cute indeed.
haha insightful comparisons, Ana!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you though, I see high fashion more like pieces of art or inspiration rather than stuff i would actually wear.
thank you for your comments everyone. this is one of my favourite posts and I'm glad you all enjoyed it enough to leave some very sweet comments. hope you all had a great weekend xx ana b.
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