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REBELDNCE<\/a> means power through art and celebration.<\/h3>\n

\"rebeldnce\"<\/p>\n

It\u2019s rebellion via positive energy and the creative forces: a rebellion against stagnancy, the mainstream familiarity, and ignorance. The French label describes itself as a high end pr\u00eat-\u00e0-porter<\/strong> brand whose haute desinvolture<\/strong> aesthetic reflects the international, nomadic culture<\/strong> [of the] non-comformists that inspire their fashion and photography.<\/p>\n

And it is <\/em>exactly that\u2014few brands can claim their actual worth in their about section and live to prove whatever adjectives used to bolster themselves. Co-founder and designer Maikhanh had created REBELDNCE \u00a0for the non-conformists and artists of the modern-day that originally inspired them: a sort of symbiosis, everything-comes-in-full circle romanticist ideal. Inspiration feeds the inspiring, which becomes the inspiration. It\u2019s a cyclical process, never-ending, never truly beginning.<\/p>\n

It was the above photo, from the \u201cConcrete Warriors\u201d collection<\/a> (the label\u2019s third since it\u2019s debut) which caught my attention. I had been researching for a newer\/avant-garde-ish label to write about back during my first stint when I first interned at Dujour<\/em> Magazine<\/a> when I stumbled upon it. The image was hardly conventional in terms of what usually attracts my eye, aesthetically. I was drawn immediately to the color palette of both the collection and the photograph itself\u2014the minimalism, the cool colors, the composition, the textures. Would that shaggy felt vest look a bit ridiculous in real life? Quite potentially. But the styling was awesome. The casual\u00a0vibe\u00a0of the rest of the outfit\u2014fitted jeans, a statement necklace, a beanie\u2014downplayed the high fashion-quality (read: absurdity in terms of social trend normality). Even then, imagine it as an accessory to a sleek, all-black outfit: skinny pants, a tall platform heel, and a racerback tank or long-sleeved shirt. A.k.a. the perfect girls\u2019 night out ensemble for wining and dining in the fall\/winter months.<\/p>\n

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There was no doubt: the three above images\u2014all from the \u201cConcrete Warrior\u201d collection (love the inspirational collection names!)\u2014propelled me to write an introductory piece on REBEL DNCE<\/strong> for Dujour\u2019s blog, which was later published in their December\/January issue<\/a>. The lookbook is incredibly inspirational standing on its own, and when broken down to the individual piece, requires admiration of the craftsmanship. I adore minimalism (if you can\u2019t tell already), and can always appreciate a palette of blacks and grays. The architecture of each article of clothing, from a structured shoulder (need that leather jacket), to the draped neckline of the third dress is a feast for the eyes and a plus for the silhouette.<\/p>\n

The following photos are my favorites from the first collection, \u201cLe Prototype<\/a>,\u201d with Romain B. James:<\/p>\n

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Again, I can\u2019t help but re-state how inspiring the photographs themselves are; there\u2019s a blas\u00e9, je ne sais quoi <\/em>aesthetic that results from both the image\u2019s composition and the styling. There\u2019s nothing like a bit of mussed hair\u2014shaking out the roots and barely finger combing\u2014and a brown-nude lip with natural eyes and a strong brow. The silhouettes of the clothing is lovely, a relaxed fit that still places emphasis on the femininity of the woman\u2019s body without exploiting it. And even lovelier is the combination of colors\u2014blues, grays, taupes, and khaki greens, on a variety of textured fabrics. I\u2019d wear all of these in a heartbeat. Especially the outfits in photos 1, 2, and 4. There\u2019s no doubt that this is my favorite collection REBEL DNCE has designed thus far, which, coincidentally, is the most feminine of all four.<\/p>\n

Since \u201cLe Prototype\u201d REBEL DNCE has progressed into androgyny. According to their webpage, Maikhanh is redirecting the label, ready to present an entirely unisex collection for SS2011. As much as I adore feminine clothing (hellooo, fifties redux and embracing sexuality<\/a>!), I\u2019m excited about this upcoming season\u2019s line. I like REBEL DNCE\u2019s direction and aesthetic.<\/p>\n

And what I appreciate most about the androgyny in all of REBEL DNCE\u2019s collections is how it allows the person speak for himself or herself; the clothes no longer bind or define who you are or how you are portrayed. Rather, it allows the woman wearing REBEL DNCE to radiate her femininity and sexuality naturally. Organically. Not through her clothes, but by how she chooses to carry herself. The clothes never hinder her aura, but bolster her individuality. Note the images I\u2019ve selected for this particular post (they\u2019re my favorites, obviously): the clothes are neither revealing nor body-conscious, and yet are emit an air of sexiness and womanly femininity.<\/p>\n

Take the power. RBL.<\/h3>\n

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