Monarchy Collection Fall 2009

It's not that I didn't like this collection, as I am lust over several pieces. But I wasn't sure what this show wanted to be.

Equestrian meets Teddy Boy in the Highlands?






































Then along comes urban modern goth?



















There was also lots of this. Loads of this.



















I wouldn't kick this drawstring leather trench out of bed, though, that's for sure. Nor the pompom hat. Although I admit that by the end of the show, I was tiring of the big pompom. Indicative of a lot of repetitive looks in this show.

However, look for Monarchy in boutiques here. Because really it's a bit of a dream to look Teddy Boy, Scottish Highlander and equestrian all at once. And Eric Kim, Monarchy's designer, is one to watch for a harder-edged, American-based aesthetic.