Just Cavalli Spring 2013

Just Cavalli Spring 2013

Roberto Cavalli unleashed his penchant for jungle fever once again this spring season. This tried and true formula consistently works for Cavalli who knows inexplicably how to make a woman feel glamorous, sexy and empowered all without overtly evoking pure provocation. 

The Just Cavalli woman is of a younger clientele than the more sophisticated Roberto Cavalli woman yet the signature Cavalli aesthetics still remain, in a free spirited, bohemian attitude.

Model Muriel Beal opened the show in a opulent, white moto jacket heavily embellished with studs and spikes which in turn resembled a crocodile's skin. This look was twinned with a sheer, high necked, tuxedo shirt with opaque placket and collar. This hardened silhouette was softened with a free flowing, a-line botanica skirt featuring pansies, hydrangeas and bougainvilleas in dusty pinks, mauves and magenta.

A Levi's inspired boxy denim vest was sandblasted and distressed and featured frayed hem detail. This garment will strike a cord with the oh so cool fashion pack, teamed in a variety of ways to put their own personal creative spin on the garment. In this instance Cavalli teamed the vest with stretch satin leopard pants with floral lavender panelling on the outer seams.  

Origami, wasp like folds were evident on a floaty camisole featuring high-low hemmed sides and a vibrant bouquet of cobalt African Violets teamed with lighter than air, sheer chiffon pleated skirt.

Romanesque motifs and emblems featured on racer front drop shift dresses with scarf prints cascading garments borders.

Spanish influences crept in on cropped bolero jackets, matador style, paired with white structured shirts and 3/4 cropped, flat front, stretch Capri pants. A cobalt printed peak shoulder tuxedo jacket with navy border was a fresh, stylish addition, perfect for cruising the Amalfi coastline.

Ivory crochet knitwear featured black dip dye effect trimmings with cut out shoulder and sleeve detail. Perfect to throw over a bikini once the sun sets.

The collection closed with an explosion of colour found on billowy, diaphanous kaftan mini dresses in shades of azure and lime zest. Graphic, fauna, digital prints which resembled Magic Eye abstract expressionism came in body con forms. A pastel pink, silver and muted rose lurex, mini, tee dress will be sure to appeal to the nightlife lover.

Roberto Cavalli recently unveiled his collection for Target at Bondi Junction. I was fortunate enough to meet the immensely talented designer. Roberto Cavalli approached me and started making conversation. What an honour!

By Courtney Jones.