Fashion: On The Runway
The Anatomy of the Visible Panty Line
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Innerwear as outerwear. It seems like a simple enough concept, but with VPL designer Victoria Barlett, it became a way of life. VPL started in 2003 with the idea that lingerie should not be hidden away. Standing for Visible Panty Line, it makes sense that she feels this way. Her collections remain true to her utilitarian aesthetic, and she always makes sure to add pops of color to make her pieces send out a bold statement. According to her website, “The VPL aesthetic remains rooted in the foundational principles of comfort, functionality, and style.” Bartlett takes on a sexy not skanky approach to her looks, with a strict “I don’t do T and A” approach to designing.
Her SS10 collection was an anatomy theme, which made all of her pieces have a subtle medical feel. Don’t let this scare you off. She incorporated bandage dresses, skeletal accessories and even an X-ray of her skull blown up into an abstract print. A bit insane? Well, that’s right up my alley. And this collection showed her first time using prints. Sure it’s a crazy print of her skull, but this means that VPL is evolving. Everything from the clothes to the shoes make me fall in love with VPL. So go on, let your panty lines show and try VPL.
Images via style.com
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