David Koma has taken over as Creative Director at the House of Mugler, and this latest Resort collection is his first achievement. How glad am I to see a new Mugler collection? Elated. Ever since Nicola Formichetti left the House of Mugler the brand was in a dry spell. Now, with Koma in charge, Mugler has something new to show. The lookbook for the Resort 2014 collection was shot in understated black and white as well as soft color. I loved this concept because the black and white shots seem to highlight the silhouette, structure, and cut of each new garment. The harness-like straps on tailored blazers, skirts, and tops really makes this collection cutting-edge. Knee length sheath dresses showed color in large graphic prints and straps. Each garment is structural, with hardware and soft femininity working it's way in. The gowns in the last few looks are simply stunning, with classic black fabric and sophisticated embellishments. Examples include clear sequins and straps. David Koma has certainly simplified the "New Mugler Woman", a stark contrast from the original and the revamped Nicola Formichetti versions. The original Thierry Mugler created looks that were sexy, futuristic, and extremely brash. The revamped Formichetti version modernized the Mugler woman into the twenty-first century (with the help of Lady Gaga, no less). Now, without looking too much into the past, David Koma has completely redefined the Mugler woman, giving her simplistic edginess and beauty. Koma doesn't want to expell the idea of Mugler past at all, actually Style.com says that Koma's desire to be a designer started when he would look at his mother's old fashion magazines and see Thierry Mugler's designs on gorgeous women. In fact, David Koma wanted this collection to be a starting point to the future of the House of Mugler, these garments a template for the future.
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