The French-Moroccan designe , Yigal Azrouël, who hails from Israel drapes in a way that eclectically melds strength and superhero with his dynamic Fall 2009 collection. With about a decade on the fashion scene behind him, Azrouël has truly developed a clear and unique voice, and his fall collection is no exception. Each piece in the collection is nothing less than pure drama, from the patterned black coat with an oversized collar to the refined and angular ivory dress starkly paired with opaque black tights. In line with this theme of dramatic exaggeration is the use of metallic-infused fabrics, which many designers failed with this season but Azrouël pulled off effortlessly.
Amidst the black Azrouël uses in the gothic-inspired pieces of the collection are more feminine, but equally striking, uses of colors that can only be described as a cross between jewel and earth tones. A heathery green strapless cocktail dress would flatter any skin tone, and his long-sleeved draped scarlet dress screams sexuality despite its extreme coverage. While the boho, floor-length dress may seem a bit out of place in this otherwise bold and sleek collection, its graphic print is beautiful and part of trend that seems to be picking up steam.
