Barclay's summer collection reflects romantic trend
Barclay's summer collection reflects romantic trend
JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian fashion buffs are not familiar with Betty Barclay's collection, but they will find her items quite intriguing.
Three trends influence her summer collection.
The color is strongly influenced by the rich coloring and motifs from traditional African, Caribbean and Asian textiles. Folklore, journeys to distant lands, the excitement of exotic beaches and musical rhythms are the main theme behind Barclay's summer outfits. The use of delicate and cool materials such as cotton, linen and silk give a summer feel to her pieces.
Tropical Garden is Barclay's collection of long, loose and flowing chiffon robes combined with sleeveless blouses and wide, flowery pants. Very appropriate for a summer holiday.
The romantic trend dominates almost all her collections. Inspired by Jane Campion's dark and gloomy love story, The Piano, which is set against an early l9th century backdrop, Barclay's collections exploit feminine style. This theme reflects a yearning for traditional values and women's sensuality. Fabrics are soft but firm, like transparent lace, chiffon and tulle with floral and natural motifs. Colors are reminiscent of graying pastels or powdery shades of rose, pale blue and sunshine yellow.
Betty Barclay also favors short dresses. Baby-doll designs and pinafores are substantial. High-waists, smocking and pleats are combined with layered skirts and lace to emphasize femininity.
Summer Dreams is the theme for Barclay's flowery dresses made of soft materials like georgette, viscose, chiffon and silk. The dresses have a simple cut and designs. A knee-length layered floral, painted skirt teamed with a tight knit-wear shirt is the most fascinating item.
Knit-wear gives a special touch to the collections. The large variety of knit-wear includes T-shirts, trousers, blazers, sweaters and cardigans in white, black and beige.
Simple, classic styles is another important trend for this year's summer assembly. Barclay presents wider and looser pajama trousers mixed with unstructured jackets. The predominant colors of Barclay's classic pieces are white and beige. The fabrics used for this style are mostly georgette, semi-transparent chiffons and all variants of crepe. Her classic line emphasize clarity, simplicity and neutrality.
Barclay also revealed men's outfits consisting of various pants, blazers, T-shirts, jackets and short pants.
Business outfits
Although Barclay's collections are mainly intended for young people, their classic items are also suitable as business and office outfits. Her beige blazers paired with gray blouses and mini skirts create a smart business look. Another attractive business ensemble is a pipe trouser worn with a long white blouse and a dark blue vest and a long blue jacket.
Betty Barclay collections have been on the market in the United States since the 1940s, and were very popular with young American girls of that period.
Focusing on a young clientele, Betty Barclay collections included trendy dresses, blouses, skirts, trousers, jackets, trouser suits and lady suits. Early in the l950s, Betty Barclay penetrated the European market including the most potential German market.
Under a special licensing agreement, a German garment manufacturer, Max Berk, was authorized to produce Barclay's collections for the European market. Today, Barclay's collection overseas countries are designed in Germany.
In Indonesia, Betty Barclay's collections are available at Plaza Indonesia and Blok M Plaza in Jakarta and Tunjungan Plaza in Surabaya.
You will be set back at least a hundred thousand rupiah for a Barclay's skirt, a tartan blazer may cost Rp 600,000, and a short flowery dress goes for between Rp 300,000 and Rp 600,000. (raw)