Despite the searing temperatures here at Emory, the fashion world goes on, introducing runway shows with edgy fall looks and cozy knit sweaters (a fashion trend that seems to never go out of style)! One hot designer duo to keep your eyes on is Shane Gabier and Chris Peters, who are the masterminds behind the ultra-luxe, chic label Creatures of the Wind.
Based in Chicago, this once tiny business has now blossomed into something much larger. The Creatures’ designers love to incorporate their own personal brand of weirdness and “hyper-individuality with gusto,” as stated by Eric Wilson. The kooky style of the Fall 2012 line definitely captured the attention of audience members, with its title alone drawing confused glances and curious inquiries prior to the show. The fall 2012 Creatures of the Wind show was entitled “The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies,” named after a seventeenth-century book by Scottish Robert Kirk. It tells the tale of the supernatural and otherworldly phenomena.
The runway show was an ode to the dream-like qualities in the book, mixing stripy mohair sweaters with silk slip-dresses in clashing prints, trimmed blazers made from distressed leather with button-down blouses, and silver-dipped lace skirts with autumnal colored patterns. The effect was folksy and effortless, with an added touch of necessary couture. The show wowed audiences, giving them a taste of this designer duo.
While a stunning fall performance, critics say the spring 2013 Creatures show is slightly more understated, with a focus on the fashion rather than performing a show. We’ll start to see sleeker lines and more attention to fabric draping and silhouettes in the spring 2013 show. Creatures of the Wind is starting to grow more popular and become more widely known among celebrities, designers, fashionistas, and even young adults in their 20s (thanks to some of their more reasonable prices!). It’s only a matter of time before we see the pale blue ruffled chiffon finale gown on a celebrity at the next red-carpet event!