Collection Analysis Paper:
Moschino Spring 2021 Ready-To-Wear
I wrote this collection analysis paper on the Moschino Spring 2021 ready-to-wear collection in the height of the COVID-Pandemic for my Fashion History class. The assignment was to write a collection analysis on a recent show that stood out to us. The pandemic caused some hurdles that designers needed to work around to produce a runway show without putting anyone in harms way, and the Moschino show truly captured my full attention.
Jeremy Scott fulfilled the world's desire for a whimsical escape with the Spring and Summer 2021 Ready-To-Wear collection where haute couture and craftsmanship were honored. Scott shows respect the history of couture by drawing inspiration from Elsa Schiaparelli’s illusory Trompe L’oeil designs, 1950’s French salon fashion, and dramatic uses of fabric similar to Nolan Miller’s creations for the hit show Dynasty. However, what makes this collection one of a kind are the marionette mannequins used to display Moschino’s creations. The restrictions of the pandemic presented a challenge, but Scott’s marionette show solution proves Moschino’s dedication to create something cool that lights up the imagination. The 40 looks “walked” down the miniature runway embody Scott’s refound love for all things refined and the authenticity that comes with haute couture fashions.
This paper was easy to write because of my curiosity about the inspiration behind the show concept. I loved doing the deep research to find out if anyone had explored a production concepts like this before, and it turns out there is a very interesting history that dates back to World War II. I felt like a writer from a real fashion publication when I wrote this paper because of the descriptive, and thoughtful language choices. One of my favorite aspects of the show is that Moschino chose to end it with a bridal look, and the designer “walking” out nodding to the more traditional closure of a runway show during this unconventional production.