It's Summer 2025 Tribute season! We're starting off with Alaia - this is a brand we've had once before, I honestly had it in my mind that we'd had it at least a couple of times, but nope, it's our second release. Last time it was a small release with 7 looks, so this time it's a big step up - the advertising looks pretty dark, but I quite like the vibes and the deep jewel tones. Lets get in and see the whole release:
The store is of typical size for recent releases, there are 3 floors and a total of 17 looks - a small number of pieces are available for both male and female dolls. I have to say at first glance I quite like this collection, the colours really look great, I like the mix of them with both lights and dark tones, and I also like the mix of both Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter pieces, which I think will be pretty versatile for styling. So starting with the accessories. There are 7 pairs of shoes to choose from with both heels and flats on offer. The Fishnet Ballet Flats, Black Criss Cross Flats and Gold Fishnet Flats are of the current trendy ballet-flat style that are quite all over the place right now - I like that these are options for our dolls to have although they're not so much my style. I love the design of both the Red and Black Le Coeur Heels, these are fab with the heart toe-design and mule style with the perspex strap. There are 5 bags on offer, all in very different styles and designs, I really like these options. The Maroon Le Coeur Bag caught my eye first, love the deep colour and the smart heart design, very sleek. Also really like the Black Leather Waist Purse, a different take on a belt bag, it's a looser fit with a low slung belt and the bag itself is simple but stylish. The Mina Leather Lace Bag is also a sleek stylish piece, the lace design is lovely and is reminiscent of the first Alaia release. Of other pieces there are several jewellery items to choose from - I really like the Le Coeur Necklace Gold and Silver, this really looks great on the doll and super versatile, plus there are matching Le Coeur Studs Gold and Silver as well.
Onto the clothing. The first two floors are quite mixed, there's a big focus on dark pieces then light brights are interspersed between them. To be honest, the dark pieces don't really stand out to me, I think it doesn't help that the interior is dark and that the mannequin is black, so the pieces don't get highlighted well - it really makes those coloured items pop. However I did pick up the Black Turtleneck, which is a fab basic and in SCs and also the Exagurated Denim Pants which look like a fun twist on jeans and I'm excited to give them a go. On the first floor the star of the show for me is the pretty periwinkle colour, while the bottoms aren't my thing, I love the Periwinkle Crop Windbreaker (which very much looks like a top to me and not a jacket), the fit and gathering are fab and I just love the sleeves. I really wanted to love the Maroon Rope Skirt, but the design of it around the waist just isn't my style and I don't like how it fits on my doll. On the second floor, the Beaded Net Dress pops being in a contrasting white, I like the high neckline and sleeveless style to this and I can see it will be a popular choice for Summer stylings. Another piece I wanted to like was the Tied Maroon Dress, the design on the top with all the bows looks amazing and unique, and I love the colour, but it wasn't love when I tried it on, it just doesn't feel quite right for me. The third floor pulled my eyes in all directions with the colours! The first piece that I added to my bag was the co-ord of the Yellow Wave Shirt and Skirt, the colour is amazing and the design is great, these fit on the doll very well too, and I'm so pleased with them. I also really like the Ruffle Denim Skirt, it's super fun and fits with current trends as well - I think it will also be pretty versatile for styling. A piece that I think will be popular but I'm still a little undecided about is the Maroon Cropped Leather Jacket, it has great detailing and I think it fits the doll really nicely, but the open over the bust is just offputting for me, it's something to constantly think about to wear it and always needing to layer. It will suit some styles, just not so much mine.
F E A T U R E S
First up in the features is vanderrohe who wears the popular Beaded Net Dress and also includes the Mina Leather Lace Bag, opting for a smart layered look with black trousers. These work well an the design of the net pops even more with a dark base. I think it works well with a balanced base of nude and black. Accessories are simple but fitting, and love the pulled back hairstyle really showing off all aspects of the dress design^
Next up also in the Beaded Net Dress is harpie highlighting a different layered option, it's super fun to pair with a printed dress beneath, but I really like the blue and lilac, plus the accessories tie in well too. What's super fun though is the neck ties added, I just love that a lot and think they are perfect for the dress, they could easily have been an original part of the design!
Now we have tormenta who styles the Maroon Cropped Leather Jacket in such a perfect way! The colour combination here is perfection, the skirt is a great fit with the jacket along with the slight contrast added in the bag, plus all those textures together are great, Love the accessorising a lot, especially the belt paired with the neck brooch and the silver on the strap of the shoes, it's simple but such an effective touch =)
Our next look is from sarah_1980 who has gone all out, every item is from the release - the Latex Bodysuit, Exagurated Denim Pants, Handle Belt, Cheetah Le Teckel bag, the Gold Spiral Hoops and the Asymmetrical Sandals. These pieces weren't together at all in the store, but fit so well - actually this look really highlights the Latex Bodysuit to me as in the store it didn't really stand out to me, but it looks fantastic here, so I think I might need to give it a chance! Plus adore the hair and beauty look here!
The penultimate styling is from MissDark1990 who wears the Exagurated Denim Pants in the most fabulous way, I love this for a super sleek yet simple but also designer styling^ The wide leg design of the jeans make them perfect for adding boots, I love these wide-legged ones added, the are almost a perfect colour and texture match for the jeans, a perfect combination. The white on top and in the bag adds a light Summer touch, and the simplicity in the colour palate is so stylish - plus the gold earrings are a fab finishing touch^
And last but not least, SS-diamond styles up the Periwinkle Crop Windbreaker in a perfect outfit for it, I love it =) Honestly so happy to see someone style this up, I was a bit worried it was just me who liked it. I love the layering on the top with the white tails over the abdomen, I think that geometry pairs really well with the hems of the skirt (still one of my favourite pieces). Accessories are simple but effective, love the belt and shoes especially, perfect for here!
Lovely entry dear! thanks.
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