Twinkle by Wenlan: The First Boyfriend

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I equate the Twinkle Spring-Summer 2010 Collection to a first boyfriend that had an exciting beginning, but for one reason or another just didn’t work out. You had your good times, but he just didn’t hold your attention. This was my first show in the tents and my first impression of Twinkle. The best part of this relationship, ahem, collection, was the flirty use of geometric patterns on billowy silhouettes that highlighted the feminine physique. Wenlan played with patterns and fabrics that would make even the most tomboy girl feel like a femme fatale.

There was not an empty seat in the pastel blue-hued tent. We all keenly awaited the show to the sweet sounds of electronica and house music. Suddenly the lights dimmed and spotlight touched the runway and out came the first model sashaying to “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Peer into what I saw:

• Whimsical use of patterns on patterns
• Chunky jewelry by way of a necklace or bracelet
• Batwing dresses, tunics, and blouses
• Black and white motifs
• Tropicana orange lips on a muted face
• High-waist shorts
• Jumpsuit trend continuation from fall-winter 2009 translate into light-weight fabrics for spring-summer 2010
• Patterns on solar white dresses
• Sheer printed hosiery
• Deep “V-backs” on dresses – I call it the “reverse v-neck.” Use it and make it a term!
• Tiered dresses
• Angled pockets on trousers
• Peep-toe booties
• Shift dresses
• HAUTE use of lingerie fabrics such as lace and silk

Photo Credit: Samuel C. Perry

Certainly these styles are fit from runway to real way. Perhaps next season will make my eyes “twinkle” with complete excitement.