Burda posted the first look at the September issue on their German website while I was gone last week – definitely enough there to pique my interest. P-an-da has got a full preview up (with line drawings!) and I have to say I’m not entirely as excited as I thought I was going to be, or, rather, I’m not excited by the patterns I thought I was going to be – the line drawings are definitely counteracting my first impressions of the model photos. I will, however, wait to do my full review post when the Burda website has posted the full preview with high-res garment photos and line drawings. In the meantime, here is the sneak peak:
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When I saw this blazer my first thought was – wants it, wants it now! |
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After seeing the line drawing… Ummm, maybe not so much.
Not enough shaping for my taste, thought I still love the color blocking details. |
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, at first I wasn’t too impressed with this boxy
looking dress… |
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But it actually has some nice seam lines! And pockets!
I wouldn’t make it in a poofy quilted fabric, but I actually like the design. |
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The sweater is very on-trend, and I’m liking what I can
see of the shorts. |
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Not such a fan of the funky waistband on these pants though… |
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I’m super excited because the guy’s jacket pattern is included!
Win! The “we’ve been making out in the back of his car” jumper is
sort of cute too. |
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Maybe the colors are winning me over, but I like this skirt too!
Don’t know if I would be comfortable wearing something that short,
but I still like it. |
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This maxi skirt is rather pretty and dramatic.
Practical? Maybe not so much. |
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Sack dress. Meh. I swear I’ve got a magazine from 1996 where
they used the same pattern/fabric combo… |
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Biker jacket is a bit on the poofy side for me. Got some
cool details though. |
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Sweater with an odd cape thingy. Ummm… not sure how
I’m feeling on this one. |
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Prints are a bit crazy, but this Plus dress is cute! |
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We’ve got a million versions of this pattern from Burda already. |
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Not really loving the crotch on these pants… not finding it all that flattering. |
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It wouldn’t be September without Dirndls! |
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I need curtains! I need curtains now! |
So, um, yeah. I’m seeing stuff that I like, but not so much stuff that I love. I am excited about that man’s jacket though, and a couple of other designs have potential. Verdict is out until the full preview pops up, but as of right now I’m saying August was better. It’s been a hot year for Burda though, so I am definitely still looking forward to October, November, and December. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments!
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