Tadashi Shoji Fall 2013 Runway Show

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week | New York | February 7th, 2013 The Fall collection tells a tale of exiled nobility, inspired by the splendor of the Russian Empire and the eventual fall of imperial rule. Our journey begins in St. Petersburg, Russia. Most impressive was the city itself, shrouded in the darkness of winter. The resplendent Winter Palace shone brilliantly against the shadowy backdrop of a darkened sky. It was a time fraught with turbulence. Exiled royalty fled to Siberia, disguised in peasant clothing. Inspired by this escape, this collection marries aristocratic style with folkloric details. Rich silks and cut velvets are paired with soft silhouettes and traditional embroidered patterns. Precious gems are veiled with gossamer layers of tulle, while heavily embroidered lace is encrusted with pearls. High-back vestments of Russia's Orthodox clergy influenced the collection's back structure, voluminous shapes, and trapeze silhouettes. Bold hues of sapphire blue, burgundy, and carmine red are paired with luminescent blush tones of pale pink, rose taupe, and snow. This season, we invite you to travel back in time to wintertide in Russia, to explore an age of grandeur and to immerse yourself in a collection inspired by an enchanting dynastic past. https://www.tadashishoji.com