Free Flow

These are a selection of my favourite looks from the Spring 09 collection of New York based designer, Tim Hamilton.

Hamilton does not shy away from exploring a variety of veins in design within the collection. One is able to see both wide cut trousers and leggings, for example. Indeed, after rather a long period of super skinny jeans, it seems that wider leg and pleated front trousers are well overdue for a comeback. The relaxed and casual look trousers within the collection, are further emphasised with the general decision for light and organic fabrics for the looks. The main styles of slim cut trousers also help to provide a more smart look to the casual looks, more akin to suit cut trousers. This in itself helps to provide a contrast between the materials used and the style of trouser.

The light fabrics and style of trousers also compliment Hamilton's decision to use a deconstructed look for the the torso garments. There is something about the idea of letting the fabric fold and fall freely using a scoop/cowl neck that I find alluring from a construction point of view. Rather than the common fitted shirt and tailored jackets of past seasons, the relaxed layering and thin, almost unlined trenchs and blazers, provide a wonderful change. Admittedly, this trend has been quite common for a number of designers, however I feel it has still to be picked up on by many.

What are your thoughts on the collections?

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