Farah Angsana (Q3099)
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Farah Angsana is a fashion house from FMD.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Farah Angsana |
Farah Angsana is a fashion house from FMD. |
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A trip to Brazil yielded inspiration and the usual results for Farah Angsana's latest collection. The opening looks in black and white gave way to long chiffon gowns in sky blue, grass green, and sunset orange. Coral and turquoise beading had an unfussy, organic appeal. Given her romantic spirit and Latin inspiration, Angsana showed relative restraint this season. But while there was a smattering of applause for the finale gown, it wasn't entirely successful. With crystal embroidery on top and braided, frayed strips of multicolor ribbon swinging like tails from a sheer skirt below, it looked like a strangely colorful, sadly denuded ostrich. Better to stick to one of the short beaded caftans—breezy, bright, and much less likely to get stuck in the door of a cab.
11 September 2012
Ladies, hold on to your hats: You're in for a wild ride with Farah Angsana's latest Fall collection. Backstage before the show, the jet-setting designer explained that she makes clothes for women like herself and the particular circle of young-money socialites she flies with—"someone who loves to travel to places like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and Dubai," as she put it. The first model out set the show's over-the-top tone: a heavily bejeweled strapless gown with a stiff gazar cutaway skirt meant to evoke a blossoming flower.There were a few cocktail numbers that succeeded in their relative restraint—an ivory wool crepe dress with structured cap sleeves, notched V-neck, and a hint of a peplum, for example. But more often than not, more is more for Angsana's customer, who isn't afraid to appear more expensive than everyone else in the room (and with these statement makers ringing in at around 3,000 euros a pop, she might be). The pièce de résistance was her finale: a completely sheer, strapless tulle column embellished with a few strategically placed shimmering peacock feathers that the designer likened to a dragon's scales. Showing everything down to the model's nude Calvin Klein thong, it elicited quite a few oohs, aahs, and gasps. If it leaves you wondering who actually goes for this glitz, it's worth noting that Angsana reports that business is up. Modesty could be overrated.
14 February 2012
The name of Farah Angsana's Spring collection was Oriental Enchantment, and during her presentation she explained it was her homage to Japan. There were shades of pink for the cherry blossoms, a pale caftan with butterfly sleeves and a thick belt of dense sequins, and a raspberry cocktail dress with an origamilike skirt and beaded flowers around the bust. A stone-blue kimono jacket, embellished profusely, was grouped with other blue dresses, ranging from aquamarine to baby, to represent the "clear summer sky," according to the show notes.Kimono aside, there wasn't much about this collection that was particularly Japanese—you can find pink flowers and blue skies just about anywhere—but Angsana is selling glittery cocktail frocks, not a concept, so the idea of an inspiration may be a bit beside the point anyway. This season's decision to show in a presentation format instead of on the runway was the right one. These clothes are best seen while mingling; they may not stand up to too many bright lights.
9 September 2011
Based in Zurich, Indonesian-born designer Farah Angsana is best known in Europe. If showing at New York fashion week is a play to expand her client base, she should think seriously about diversifying her offerings. And, presumably, a bit more breadth and depth wouldn't hurt in keeping her European fans interested, either. In a collection that seemed more suited to clubbing than cocktail hour, most dresses were a variation on a theme. Red or black and invariably ruched—either below the bodice or at the hem—her frocks were short, close to the skin, and bedecked in chiffon ruffles, leather flowers, or very dense sequins. All that eye candy did little to distract from the pieces' simplistic construction. The addition of fur this season—fox and chinchilla chubbies and stoles—only served to highlight the too-glossy sheen of most dresses. If high-end glamour is Angsana's aim, she would be wise to start revising her staples first, instead of dressing them up with luxe accessories.
11 February 2011