We know people! We said yesterday on Instagram that we’d do a review on Mulberry, and we had written it, but due to copyright issues we can’t publish any photos here = not that fun to read about a collection without seeing it. But we’ve kept the British theme and wrote a review about J.W. Anderson’s show yesterday! The ready-to-wear designer that takes it to the streets!
Background
J.W. Anderson or Jonathan Williams Anderson, launched his first collection in 2008 for menswear. In 2010 he also included womenswear in his design, which was critically acclaimed. He has since, dressed celebrities such as Rita Ora and Rihanna. Just as Christian Siriano last week, J.W. Anderson is considered to be a rising star in the fashion world.
J.W. Anderson Spring 2017
For spring 2017, Anderson kept his balance between casual and street style chic. Surprisingly (as he’s stated that he doesn’t like dresses), most of the collection consisted of dresses and skirts. He kept the color palette quite classic, but added colorful elements for spring as well. He kept the silhouette rather loose and the first impression of the clothes quite messy. With excessive pieces of fabrics here and there, volume and different layers, Anderson played with the center of edgy street style fashion. This was emphasized by the use of bomber jackets, lacing and statement shoes.
Thoughts On The Collection
Similar to Christian Siriano’s collection, this was one of peaks and lows. Some pieces were superbly good in means of wearability and chicness, while other pieces: not so much. In fact, we’d pay to wear some of the pieces and we’d pay to not wear some of them (if we’re going to be harsh in our judgement). Anderson hit a street style target by his oversized bomber jackets, as well as the statement boots that are crave-worthy. He also found a good balance between fashion and wearability in his midi dresses. And his white dress with the fabric playing with cuts and shapes, is insanely chic (see below). Not to forget, his playfulness with the classic sweater piece, as he added volume to the cuffs and hemlines. They might not be a home run, but close to it. Nevertheless are they welcome with their defying of normality!
As for the pieces we didn’t like, they had a good intention, but ended up looking off in both color combo and styling. We’re having a hard time seeing the combo of oversized top and skirt working as it’s nowhere near flattering (and as he worked this for several looks, we weren’t too happy). The look with the skeleton jacket and the jeans felt out of tune with the rest of the collection, and out of tune of 2016 (see below). We loved the top with the statement sleeves, but didn’t like it with the asymmetrical skirt. We’re not sure where the office dress came from, but doing a blazer as a dress with a balloon skirt has never been a good idea, and wasn’t either (scroll in the slideshow below to see it).
Conclusive Thoughts
Even though the collection lacks in consistent quality of style, the individual pieces of the collection are the stars. As for the looks we didn’t like, most of them came down to the styling and not the clothes themselves. We’d wish for Anderson to keep the focus on the raw street style fashion rather than mixing it with defined blazers and asymmetrical skirts. We loved the midi dresses and their wearability and the sweaters were fun indeed. He has a bit left to the top, but some of these pieces were too brilliant to ignore, and if he could keep that level coherent, I wouldn’t want to be his competitor in fashion.
Folks, that was J.W. Anderson Spring 2017. I’d say yes to the white dress any day of the week, what about you?
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Wendee//theglossychic.com
Yes! Xx
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I agree with you – I like some of the pieces but not all! My favourite is actually the first blue dress, because it is easy to wear!
Julia x
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It’s such a lovely dress, could definitely see it going popular! Simple but lovely! Xx
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LOL at paying to not wear some designs – I feel that for sure. As always, I love your reviews – they keep me up-to-date!
xx http://www.qustomquinns.com/blog
Hahah but oh so true though! Haha thank you love, glad you like them! Xx
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This is such a great review!! Truly highlights everything! xo
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Thank you, hope you found it helpful! Xx
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Lovely style 😉
xx
Mónica Sors
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So many good ones! Xx
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These looks are so unique
xo
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Right? The white dress is just so good! Xx
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What a unique collection! I really love the first piece and also love the insight you provide on styles that didn’t work!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
The first piece is a really chic one, love it too! And yes thank you, I tried to explain what felt off! Xx
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love how thoughtful this piece is! especially with the background information and context
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Thank you! Xx
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I honestly love how honest you are about each collection, you don’t only praise but you also offer criticism which something that I truly appreciate. And that white dress (I thought it was a two piece!) is so chic and I would gladly wear it!
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
Hahah thank you, and I’ll keep doing it until I’ve seen a collection of perfection! The white dress is so so good right, love it too! Xx
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Definitely have to agree with your thoughts and impressions. My favorites are the blue and the white dresses! Two gorgeous pieces!
Right? Both are so lovely, and I could see many people working them!! Xx
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Definitely an interesting collection! xo, biana –BlovedBoston
Indeed, many highs and lows! Xx
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One of my fave designers for sure! Loved this show!
XO IMKE | Pastellics
He’s really good and made some really nice pieces for the show! Xx
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Beautiful inspirations dear <33
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Always lovely to be inspired by a collection! Xx
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I agree there are some hits and misses, I love the blue dress in the top photo but I’m not as fond of the rest. Really nice summary 🙂
alicered.co.uk
The blue dress is a lovely one, but yes, the collection didn’t keep the high standard! Thank you love! Xx
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Love your honesty that some pieces were hits and others were misses, as is usually the case in high fashion!
Chelsea
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Hahah well, it all can’t be perfection unfortuanetly! Xx
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The white dress – yes. The rest… Not so much.
Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
The white dress is so chic! Xx
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Loving this! Im obsessed with the new handbags… they are so beautiful!
xoxo
Ileana
Novelstyle Blog
They’re so chic indeed!! Xx
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Awesome selection, the white one stole my heart, it’s divine.
xox
Lenya
FashionDreams&Lifestyle
The white dress is too chic!! Xx
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I totally agree with you. I’m really not impressed with this collection!
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Tamara – LoveofMode.com
There were definitely some ups and downs! Xx
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Amazing collection!
Federica Di Nardo
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Indeed!! Xx
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I love all of this –Hanna Lei
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There many chic pieces!! Xx
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I 100% agree with you conclusive thoughts. The combinations really do seem quite off and don’t make for a cohesive collection. Nevertheless, as you’ve mentioned, there are a few pieces I love, such as the first one you’ve shared of the white dress. At first glance, I didn’t like those denim jeans, but I think if it wear paired with a slouchy natural colored sweater and lace-up peep-toe sandals, it would work. Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having a great start to your week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Right? He could easily change some pieces and get a more cohesive collection! And the white dress is just so chic! And yes, the jeans could definitely work and that look comes down to wrong choice of styling! In fact I’d love to make them work with a pair of heels! Xx
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this is such an amazing review, i’m really loving their pieces, minimal and edgy! great post as always!!
xx Melis
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Thank you love! The collection featured many chic pieces!! Xx
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Love all of these pieces that you shared. They are so unique and fun!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Some of them definitely are!! Xx
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Sounds like an awesome designer, and I love the pieces you’ve shared.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
He has a lovely sense of style, and some pieces are really on point! Xx
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The collection is simply stunning! Loved the lines and colors. x
Have a nice week ahead,
Andreea
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It had lovely pieces, like the white dress as well as the midi dresses!! Xx
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Such a gorgeous collection! I love it all!
Happy Monday, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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It had some lovely pieces indeed!! Xx
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I loved this collection, just so stunning with the colors and the geometric shapes!
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com
He definitely played around with both colors and shapes!! Love the white dress too much ahha! Xx
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So stylish!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com/
Indeed! Xx
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A very interesting and informative post! love to learn new things about designers and fashion trends, and you can explain it so clear and easy! 🙂
xxx
S
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That makes me so happy to hear, thank you love, so glad you find these post useful! Xx
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Wow this collection is so interesting! I love the edgy pieces!
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So do I, just so chic!! Xx
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Great post, loved the white dress too!
Gemma x
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It’s so chic right?! Xx
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Such a great post! Love learning about new designers and getting a look into the different fashion weeks. After attending NYFW for the first time this month, I have such a new appreciation for them. xx
Audrey Adair-Keene | http://www.happilyaudrey.com
Same here, I love that there is a distinct difference between them too! That’s so lovely, hope you had a great time! Xx
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Wow, interesting collection 🙂
It was an interesting one indeed! Xx
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Really loving your in depth, informative posts, hun! It’s so much fun getting to know more about fashion and such famous designers. 🙂 I can completely see what you mean with these outfits – some of them are very chic and wearable, but some are just a little too odd for my liking and you couldn’t pay me to wear them!! Super excited to see more posts like this, shame you couldn’t publish your Mulberry one!! x 🙁 x x
Kay
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Aww, thank you love! So happy that you like these kinds of posts, there will be more of them for sure! Some pieces were definitely more wearable than others, and ehrm, more fashionable too hahah! I know, perhaps I’ll be able too later, depending on if I get access to the pictures from the show or not! Xx
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