I'm not somebody who can talk to anyone and be the best of chums within two minutes and yes, I'm still not great with 'strangers'. That said, I can get 'feels' and 'vibes' from people and in the case of Feng Feng-Yeh aka the designer behind New York label Savant, though I've never met her, through her teddy bear texture-laden A/W 10-11 collection, I somehow knew that I wasn't going to be facing an evening of uncomfortable silences. And I've had my fair share of awkward tumbleweed moments in my time.
So off to the House of 'Feng' I went. You may know Feng Feng (actually pronounced Fun-Fun btw…) from her days as one third of the original Six Six Sick party organising trio but she has also worked for Benjamin Cho (where are you?) and Narciso Rodriguez and it was Cho that encouraged her to start her label Savant. I really was in dire need of revisiting all things 'Feng' given that the last show I saw of her's was the A/W 09 one where her interesting use of textures caught my eye. A/W 10-11 is also texture-heavy but with a sense of play that Feng Feng was keen on playing up on… in her words, it's Bambi meets Donna Summer (the soundtrack on the record player attested to this…). Fleece, tasseled wool, furry textures, shearling and sheer fabrics play off with each other in flirty shapes that require a lot of movement to bring them to life. A good deal of leg kicking in chunky heels does the trick. She very kindly lent me some pairs from her maHUSSIVE collection of shoes to better try on the clothes…
…don't chide me for not having my DSLR with me. I frankly don't care about resorting to oh-so-2008 style pictures given that I had a great deal of FUN-FENG trying on piece after piece… I probably don't do her pieces justice in that respect but believe me, it takes the weight of a fluffy shearling waistcoat or the flare of a orange fleece and pale pink chiffon panelled skirt to really get into the Feng Feng's less-than-serious head space…
I also don't do this beady chainmail and velvet shirt much justice either. These pieces from her A/W 09 collection really need to be brought forward to this season for some weighty goodness… the chainmail makes her pieces hang amazingly. Oh and the mass of purple tubing, that I loved as a fresh texture, was painstaking hand sewn together…
From this evening that was supposed to be an hour or so (turned into about four…), Feng Feng very very kindly gave me a pink flashback in the form of this S/S 09 organza jumpsuit. She may have got the memo that there are few people in the world that want to touch this colour other than me. That's ok. I'll take reject pink especially when it's in the form of a onesie that I can use to "pop" out against paler, more subdued shades…
I look forward to more Feng times of the House of Feng… and yes, I may keep milking the pun… because it's just so damn fun…
LOVE the pink jumpsuit on you.
Amazing outfit shots. The pink jumpsuit is gorgeous… I’m one of those people who do touch that colour, haha, and I’d love to get my hands on a jumpsuit. I love the way you styled it as well. Just perfect. There’s always something that gets me with pinks and grey. For some reason they always look amazing together.
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Oh my God, I love this designer. It has been quite a while since I fell this much in love!
The pink jumpsuit is adorable & you’ve styled it to perfection.
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You absolutely do all the outfits justice and your styling of the kick-ass freebie is great!
What fun stuff! Thanks for posting this.
Gorgeous cool stuff! Love the cream vest, and you look gorge in the pink suit 😉
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Awesomeness abounds!
The pink jumpsuit…………Oh My!
your shock pink jumpsuit!!! is sooo prettyy!!!!! I probably already tell you this, but you are one of my biggest inspiation on blogworld, love youuu soooo much!
i love the skirts! beautiful colors too
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Amazing!!!
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Everything is so well put-together! I love it
I hate you for having those shoes! 😉 I wanted them so bad and am still searching desperately. The tights are a nice touch and I loooove your necklace. <3
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Amazing shots and lovely bright colours
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wow the pink is so vibrant it just jumps out at you!
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Feng-Feng’s designs are awesome! I can never do away with prints and colors.
p.s. your hot pink outfit is perfect.
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woowow. i love your outfit. its just coordinates all so well..
What is that tuxedo-leotard you’re wearing? I’ve seen it on several girls and I’m crazy about it.
Dazzling dtails! feng=math
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These could probably use some good old roses or simple brooch.
Did you get to keep the cream coat thing? It’s gorgeous?
I too have had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Feng-Feng and LOVE everything she has to express – clothing or otherwise. One of my favorite talents-to-watch. She gets better every season and you were so made for this! Love the Posen for Target bodysuit too! I busted mine out for the first time this week!
Savant was such a beautiful collection.
I love these pieces on you!
Fashionable Jewellery is a great way to brighten up an outfit nd bring it up to date in an instant. I agree that a simple brooch may work well.
The pink silk jumpsuit with pale tights is an amazing look – and you’re right, you have to acessorise if you want any outfit to work perfectly. A simple brooch is a nice touch!