Richard Edwards (Q9028)
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| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Richard Edwards |
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Designing duo Richard Bengtsson and Edward Pavlick showed their first women's collection three seasons ago, having won praise and attention for their menswear line. Their haberdashery roots figured large for Fall, with classic silhouettes and simple fabrics contributing to the show's highlights. The low-slung trousers—those left devoid of tricky draping effects—as well as a few clingy black dresses and a lovely ivory wrap coat showed a talent for polished simplicity. But too many odd ideas, such as oversize cowl sweaters, rope halter dresses and pants with apron attachments, cluttered up their message.
7 March 2002
Richard Bengtsson and Edward Pavlick, who together make up the label Richard Edwards, are clearly not about flash. They rely on precision of cut and careful details to make their confident, urban clothes.Flounces and ruffles have been practically everywhere this season, and Bengtsson and Pavlick used some of these decorative elements in the most discreet way possible. Single ruffled trims inched their way up the side of straight trousers or around the neckline of functional, sleeveless tanks. Silk piping, satin insets and string laces dressed up everything from sexy pantsuits to understated shift dresses, while shoulder cutouts lent a touch of cool to casual everyday tops.Bengtsson and Pavlick's minimalism extended to the show's styling. See-through ballet slippers carefully matched the outfits' muted tones, while the simple ponytails and nude makeup worn by the models ensured that nothing distracted from the clothes.
4 October 2001
Women who secretly raided their boyfriends' wardrobes in search of sharp-cut Richard Edwards trousers and blazers will be delighted to know that the duo have debuted a womenswear line for Fall 2001. Clean lines and an all-American feel are still the design mantra for Richard Bengtsson and Edward Pavlick, who first teamed up in 1995 to create a small but effective line of men's clothes.Sleek pencil skirts and trousers were worn with asymmetric wrap shirts, impeccable jackets and gathered-front turtlenecks; leather tops with ruched waistbands looked strong and sexy. Subtle details like gently gathered lapels that created a foulard-like effect on classic coats gave the collection a touch of whimsy and saved it from straying toward the conventional. Easygoing pleated dresses, an assortment of shiny knockout suits and several fabulous tomato ensembles promise that Richard Edwards will make quite a splash with Manhattan's no-nonsense power-dressers.
8 March 2001