Jason Wu Resort 2014

Jason Wu Resort 2014

Eponymous designer Jason Wu's latest display was an admirable, irrefutably modern line up. Amplified,sinuous tailoring bestowed hardened, feminine qualities.

A capacious, monochromatic, tuxedo jacket featured two gargantuan toggles, embellished black and white pencil skirt complete with palm leaf detail. A cropped, ebony, ribbed, bouffant sleeved, midriff baring, crew neck sweater replete with high low hem was a sassy addition twinned with high waisted, knee length pencil skirt and a muted grey hem panel. The abstract, enlarged, flourishing print was the focal point of the garment. Cat eye inspired wayfarers, a box minaudiere in black with gold trimmings and clasp was teamed with strappy black and white shooties complete with white polka dot criss cross detail breaching the breadth of the foot.

A tree frog green, patent leather overcoat paired with pristine, white shirting was worn tucked into tailored gunmetal, silver and white print shorts. This was just one example of the succession of bourgeois ensembles on offer. Mid calf gladiator heels were back with vengeance, toughening up the aesthetic of the collective.

A chartreuse, high waisted, tropical print, tap short and matching bralet was the epitome of fifties, screen siren chic. Head to local Australian design duo, Ginger and Smart this spring to emulate this look. When I attended their MBAFW collection I found analogous runway looks in shades of sorbet, perfect for an iconic, Australian summer. A neutral trench featuring large collar and colossal gun fold detail lent an understated air to the look.

A succession of denim looks high on limpidity were on display and included a medium wash, loose fitting tee and pencil skirt, double denim ensemble, a 3/4 sleeved round neck tunic with simplistic oversized two pocket detail and prominent gold stitching detail. Lastly a cropped denim, pillow sleeved aviator jacket was paired with a tropical cami and denim a-line skirt. Quintessential modernism mixed with nineties denim finds reigned supreme.

Sleek, polished swimwear in clean minimalistic lines included a trompe loeil effect one piece in black and white with tropical print deep plunge v-neck panel and black cross over strap decolletage detail. A mammoth keyhole graced another one piece swimsuit with waist cutouts referencing athleticism. An emerald, duchesse satin, balloon sleeve button coat was married with navy boy leg swimwear and matching bandeau top.

Artisanal, embroided, palm leaves played a starring role on eveningwear. A gauzy, chiffon, cutaway, phosphorescent dress encapsulated the models lithe body. Black satin breast pockets, placket and collar were sexy yet demure. Dainty craftsmanship bursting with pulchritude was clearly evident.

A breathtaking, ornate, boatneck ebony dress was an example of pure inhibition. A culmination of seductive closing runway looks comprised of a cutaway peony pink flesh, transparent halter sheath which would right at home in the boudoir. An asymmetrical, deftly draped floor length snow white gown, a lemon butter open back, tailbone peplum gown, very Grace Kelly and finally a duchesse satin strapless bustier, triangular torso cutout floor sweeping gown complete with full, diaphanous skirt. Creating a strong nod to the House of Dior.

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By Courtney Jones.