When It All Falls Down!

Typically a story of this nature would be reserved for the "News" section of this blog, but the potential for creative commentary is far too great.

As previously mentioned on the "News" page, rapper Kanye West, assembled a Ready-to-Wear women's line that was originally scheduled to debut at New York Fashion Week. Instead, West chose to reveal his collection during Paris Fashion Week - far from the semi-protective cushion of his home front. Judging from the stream of negative reviews that began before the chairs were emptied and the flashing lights dimmed, Kanye West could have used the home field advantage.

Without quoting fragments of reviews from other bloggers and journalists who were in attendance, the sheer imagery opens the critical floodgates. The amateur nature of West's collection beckons at the College Dropout's inability to attend to the basics. Perhaps if more time was devoted to his studies, West would have produced an innovative line that was both on trend and on season instead of a behind the times misstep. While more seasoned designers were showing beautiful patterns and warm colored fabrics relative to Spring 2012, Kanye West exhibited dark leathers, furs and other heavy weight materials. Although the fabrics were luxurious, they were cut and formed to the models in a way that reflected potato sacks rather than quality garments.

Granted, there were a few items in the line that were functional, yet they lacked both the creativity to stand out from shows of seasons past and an overall familiarity with the female form.

The verbal whirlwind surrounding this collection, the sheer pomposity of Mr. West and his rapid launch into the famously selective fashion industry promised a show featuring outstanding talents and creativity. Sometimes, even celebrities write checks they cannot cash.

For the complete collection, please click here.

(Pictures provided by daily.co.uk)