February 16, 2005 BACK TO FRONT by Princess Julia It seems Ann-Sofie Back is one of our more conceptual designers, her theories on folded clothes materialise on the body in a series of drapes and swaggers. Huge labels double up as breastplates over demure knits and prim and proper blouses. I particularly liked the cut of her jeans - high waisted, tapered to the ankle. She is a magpie, her bottom draw spilled over various frocks and tops, twinkling jewels resting in panels carefully placed to their best advantage. Cockrings dangling randomly over slouchy knits. Her functional colour scheme of greys, beiges and muted camouflage drew attention to the innovative cut and swish of garments that are thought provoking and provocative, testing and teasing for the wearer and the viewer alike. www.annsofieback.com