Biyan's young at heart collection no youth quake<\/p>\n
Hera Diani , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta<\/p>\n
The usual fashion queries about the latest collection from Biyan
\nWanaatmadja's teenage line (X) S.M.L. can be answered in two
\nparts.<\/p>\n
Yes, Biyan has yet to lose his knack in creating a line of
\nyouth-oriented clothes that is trendy and modern, yet filled with
\nintricate details that remain very Asian -- the designer's major
\nstrength.<\/p>\n
There is barely another designer who can come up with a mass
\nmarket youth line that still remains distinctive and intricate.<\/p>\n
However, Wednesday's show gave off the first warning flicker
\nthat Biyan may be running out of gas, something the 48-year-old
\ndesigner needs to quickly acknowledge or else risk being trapped
\nin the stagnation of the same good-but-no-surprises creations.<\/p>\n
In his 2004\/2005 collection titled \"Garage Vintage\", he does
\nnot stray far from the comfort zone of his previous collection,
\ncontinuing to draw inspiration from a wide range of eras, be it
\nthe '60s or '80s, mixed with today's trends.<\/p>\n
It is all about street style -- rough and rugged, shown in an
\nunfinished look and upside down stitches, as well as ripped jeans
\nand sewn-on pieces of materials.<\/p>\n
The women's collection consisted of boleros, jackets,
\nminiskirts, mini slip dresses, tank tops and T shirts, as well as
\ntrendy shoes with trendy round front edges. Layers were also a
\ncommon feature.<\/p>\n
The men's wear offered T-shirts and polo shirts, shirts,
\njackets, slim-cut pants and denims. The silhouettes were
\nslouching and layered.<\/p>\n
Biyan still used paper\/crispy cotton for fabrics, along with
\nknits, chiffon, recycled denim, corduroy, twill and linen.<\/p>\n
Details are the same old floral embroidery, as well as hot
\nprint, wrinkling, stitches, and drapes. Stripes and polka dots
\nalso make an appearance.<\/p>\n
A major difference with the previous collection, perhaps, is
\nthe three dimensional brooches in cute forms of clover.<\/p>\n
There were also girlish, childlike motifs of houses and
\nbearing slogans, such as the sweet \"Hello Sunshine\" to \"Freedom
\nis a Luxury\", or stronger ones like \"Stupid People Shouldn't
\nBreed\".<\/p>\n
As usual, there were no bright hues in Biyan's collection,
\nwhich is something he has to start working on.<\/p>\n
Signature color is one thing, but this is a line for young
\npeople. The tag line of dynamic and vibrant do not speak enough
\nthrough subdued colors and faded hues.<\/p>\n
Gray, brown, smoke pink and natural beige do not scream
\nenergetic. Splashes of colors will not hurt, although jumping
\nonto the raging bright color bandwagon is not an option.<\/p>\n
This was a respectable but unexciting new collection.
\nHopefully, it is merely the transitional phase to more daring
\ncreations for youthful consumers.<\/p>",
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