Thakoon Panichgul took a more ladylike approach for autumn winter 2012 at New York fashion week.
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The results of which, when cast in bright colours like magenta, cherry and fuchsia, made for quirky yet classic silhouettes that resonated in pieces like short dresses with three-quarter sleeves.
Indeed, the collection was charming and nostalgic in more ways than one; basket-weave panels featured on many of the dresses, the subversive sexuality more than just a pretty cliché. A camel coatdress, plain from the front, revealed itself to be affixed with a leopard-printed pony collar. The crinkled patent leather was particularly successful, cast in shades of black and hot pink—the latter of which looked engrossing when applied on a big bow at the tail of a skirt.
And while oversized sweaters laced with Mongolian fur cast a cosy mood, those looking for a more understated moment will no doubt find solace in the black halter top paired with matching wide trousers. Did we mention it’s completely backless?
