Atelier Versace 2014

Atelier Versace 2014

Donatella Versace's Couture Collection opened with the one and only, original supermodel, Naomi Campbell slivering down the runway with pure prowess in a panelled, patent tuxedo mini dress complete with crystal contouring, slashed to reveal a lace, fetishistic bralet. 

Luxurious lace, La Perla inspired lingerie played a starring role in the collection lending a dark, gothic, glamour aesthetic.

An impeccably, tailored, mahogany, knee length body con, collarless dress was worn deconstructed at the left shoulder with Catwoman references.

A reptilian, oxblood under the knee trench was a bold addition replete of seductive charm. Deep plum sleeves and a defined waist drawn in by an ornate belt with circle centrepiece concluded the look.

A beckoning, stretch pencil skirt in midnight with crocodile and velvet undulating panels was twinned with a cropped, structured jacket and transparent, subtle polka dot, high neck, blouson.

Provocation ruled on a forest green second skin dress featuring centre key hole design on the torso and cross over strap bust detail in skimpy proportions. Oversized fishnet inlays and racer back detail concluded the look.

A scintillating lace bra was married with an open tuxedo jacket embellished crystal sleeve trimmings and low slung hipster flare trousers, a sensuous guilty pleasure exuding exhibitionism. A rhinestone Medusa head chain belt accessorised the trousers adding a flamboyant edge.

A menacing look comprised of a navy, plunge, body encapsulating dress with high neck fishnet insert worn layered with a black, croc, shrunken jacket with peak shoulders.

For the slightly more demure clientele, a fur mink collared neatly tailored jacket featuring rhinestone hook and eye detail and matching ebony pencil skirt was a stylish combination.

A plethora of libidinous garments were on display oozing with sex appeal appearing to be partially ripped off in a moment of heated passion, true Versace style.High octane, captivating energy.

A disparate garment comprised of a cropped cob web knit complete with mink fur strewn throughout, taut torsos a must! This was paired with embellished snake, lace, fishtail maxi replete of luxury.

A succession of gleaming, lavish evening wear rolled out onto the runway. A floor sweeping, cutaway halter, gossamer effect embellished dress in deep teal was an Oscar worthy addition which no doubt involved countless hours of painstaking labour to produce.

Middle Eastern harem inspired creation in metallic navy accents consisted of racer back bustier complete with shoe string straps and matching sheer maxi skirt with fish tail detail shimmering with every stride Mila Krasonoiarova took down the runway.

Lindsey Wixon modelled a seventies, Prince inspired deep plunge catsuit which was an iridescent combination of leather and lace pieced together ever so suggestively. Va va voom!

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Balmain Resort 2014

Balmain Resort 2014

Dexterous designer Olivier Rousteing of Balmain produced a dynamic, fearless collection perfect for the indomitable Balmain woman. 

Model Manon Leloup was transmogrified into a bona fide, 80s powerhouse, siren. Stalwart silhouettes continued to reign supreme teamed with punchy contours.

A collarless, quilted, leather jacket opened the collection, this was twinned with pleated peg leg trousers worn cuffed with the hemline elongated over the heel of the gold toe cap, black quilted, stiletto ankle boot. Footwear strongly channelled Chanel's acclaimed aesthetic. Excessive yellow gold adornment featured on a gold bib, Vichy check necklace and a gold chain and lace boxing belt drawing attention to the waist.

A decadent, mesmeric, ivory ostrich feather, hipster mini skirt oozed of youthful connotations. A pink flesh, quilted college bomber jacket came complete with ribbed collar. This was paired with crisp shirting buttoned up precisely to the neck with gold double grouped buttons plummeting down the shirts placket.

A surefire hit with the street chic fashion pack will no doubt be the indigo medium wash, bib style, overalls worn slouchy and generously cut. This explored new territory for Rousteing who's favoured arabesque is purely for the body dauntless. Dungaree details comprised of gold button side entry and a centre pocket on the bib. The most bourgeois take on farm chic to date. A loose, white, masculine shirt was teamed with the overalls, a look brimming with androgyny. Burnished gold, quilted cuffs were worn nonchalantly on Leloup's forearms.

Denim continued to be very much in attendance and also featured on looks including a triple denim ensemble which comprised of a denim shirt which appeared to have had an encounter with a Bedazzler, stud and grommets festooning the garment. A cropped, panelled denim, structured jacket with quilted trimmings and sharp shoulder was a play on proportions when teamed with relaxed, eighties, free form jean. The explosion of denim extended onto a denim, fluted skirt and was married with a denim houndstooth, baseball bomber jacket eluding chambray aspects complete with gold chain sutures. Innocence prevailed on a muted salmon, checked, rah rah mini skirt replete with plenty of kick and layers upon layers of tweed protruding with copious amounts of feminine charm.

A conceptual, geometric, Parisian Breton stripe pant suit was brimming with sailor references and displayed a faint Vichy check running throughout the fabric in navy and white resulting in optical illusion like qualities.

An Edwardian, pirate inspired, ivory blouson was the epitome of Keira Knightely in the movie 'Pirates of the Carribean'. The ethereal dentelle inserts oozed with romantic attributes. The look was sexed up when paired with a high waisted, body worshipping, bandage mini skirt.

Other heralding looks drew inspiration from modern contemporary dance, think ruched chiffon drop waist dress in the shade of ice blue. On the other end of the spectrum emboldening looks were evident of Spanish matador, menswear inspired tailoring.

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Saint Laurent Resort 2014

Saint Laurent Resort 2014

Highly regarded, industry heavyweight, Hedi Slimane showcased a collection rich in consummate class and attitude for Saint Laurent's Resort 2014 Collection. Piquancy and uncluttered lines dominated the collective.

Model Sasha Pivovarova starred in the series of liberated photographs oozing with rebellion. It was a major comeback debut for Pivovarova who has been out of the spotlight since the birth of her daughter Mia Isis in May 2012 to photographer Igor Vishnyakov. A industrial warehouse, concrete playground set the scene with the city skyline acting as a backdrop through the oversized panes of glass.

The opening look comprised of YSL's famed, unisex, Le Smoking tux, exploding with androgyny. The edgy jacket was slightly cropped and shrunken for rock star appeal, worn bare chested of course. Tailored trousers fell cleanly on the ankle to reveal sky high, teetering, stiletto pumps. A modern, minimalistic, ultra skinny leather belt and graphic cuff were the accessories of choice. Pivovarova's stance eluded confidence brooding within, the pure element of the YSL woman. I'm pictured top right embracing the Saint Laurent aesthetic.

Dishevelled, undone glamour accompanied the look replete with bed head, tousled tresses and smouldering, smoky, bedroom eyes.

An ebony, strapless, chiffon, gathered babydoll mini dress with empire line arabesque featured a double buckle waist cincher complete with grommet infested detail. A tuxedo bolero in sensual satin was paired with a sequined, boatneck, mini dress drawn in at the waist by a heavy duty chrome belt.

Red carpet worthy eveningwear came in the form of a strapless, sweetheart neck line, gathered, bustier gown featuring a high- low hem falling to the knee and trailing behind gracefully. Architecturally and sculpturally driven with romantic connotations this dress was brimming with Ralph Lauren characteristics.

Pure sex appeal reigned supreme on a python digi print, embellished, collarless jacket complete with black iridescent cuffs, inbuilt lapels and welt pockets. A structured peak shoulder lent a strong silhouette. A sheer blouse was worn underneath, unbuttoned to the navel. Unadulterated, rock n roll, bohemian, classicism. 

Robustness was evident on a chrome, boxing belt featuring hexagonal plates married with double layered ivory, Grecian style, asymmetrical dress rich in fluidity. A gladiatorial air was present.

Other standout garments included a pearl emblazoned, leather blazer married with paper bag, cuffed, leather shorts in more demure proportions.

Accessories consisted of a Hermes inspired Kelly bag featuring padlock detail. Show stopping chromatic, silver, platform stiletto pumps with zig zag detail were a dynamite annexation. A large, ivory, envelope clutch with shiny silver hardware and a miniature crocodile clutch in patent leather with chain shoulder strap and YSL initials as the centerpiece were chic must haves. Waiting list alert- apply now! A silver YSL logo cuff was a bourgeois accessory which will no doubt thrill the legion of dedicated YSL fashion followers devastated by Slimane's decision to change the original name of YSL to Saint Laurent.

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Versace Resort 2014

Versace Resort 2014

Impeccably glamorous, stalwart Donatella Versace produced an enticing display this Resort season replete with practically minded pieces all bursting with the elixir of youth. Donatella continued to demonstrate Versace's calculated formula yet ingenuity was prevalent.

Model Stephanie Hall opened the collection in an off white, ruched, bandage effect, chiffon, long sleeved mini dress which featured sculpted torso and halter neck bib detail. A patent, crocodile envelope clutch with chain handle concluded the look.

Turquoise, Vichy check, relaxed style trousers sat slung low on the hips paired with a single breasted, shrunken, floral blazer with lightly padded peak shoulder silhouette, worn plunging with copious amounts of flesh exposed.

Fluid silhouettes conjured up a contrasting aesthetic, teamed with sailor references, think maxi skirts and man style trousers.

An array of St Tropez, Brigitte Bardot inspired pieces included an aquamarine, candy stripe cropped knit with Medusa head epaulet detail and an aqua Vichy check thigh split maxi skirt. Delectable, mouthwatering shades of sorbet and gelato were tempting enough to devour. 

A sleeveless liberty print shirt dress was worn buttoned up neatly with double breasted Medusa head buttons playing a starring role yet again. 

Saucy swimwear comprised of a suggestive, spliced, peek a boo, asymmetrical one piece teamed with Vichy checks. A turquoise leather lattice tote was a sassy addition, perfect to be sported in the crook of the elbow whilst strolling around Cannes.

A citrus, chartreuse mod squad, 2 piece skirt suit featured high waisted a-line mini skirt with titillating side split detail and a cropped, shrunken jacket. An ice vo-vo mini satchel was a saccharine accession.

A tantalisingly, risque LBD sculpted and hugged every curve. Slashed and knee grazing, a simplistic garment yet full of pulling power, think Azzedine Alaia glamazon, glory days.

A dominatrix inspired spin on the classic wardrobe staple, black blazer consisted of sheer, ruched chiffon sleeves paired with a thigh grazing opaque mini with ruched, chiffon, overlay. Australian design duo Bec and Bridge's S/S 2013 MBAFW collection featured a transparent chiffon ruched long sleeve top worn cropped at the navel. This was the embodiment of Versace's blazer and candy striped knits combined. Opt for Bec and Bridge's top for a comparable aesthetic which will be an absolute steal in price point correlated to Versace.

Burnt tangerine continued to dominate the runway and was found on a succession of garments including a provocative pencil skirt, clean minimalistic blazer, stretch figure hugging shift and cropped suiting complete with sailor inspired button detail.

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Michael Kors Resort 2014

Michael Kors Resort 2014

Renowned, American, luxury, sportswear designer Michael Kors produced a thoroughly wearable collection this Resort 2014.

Safarian influences embedded into the Kors DNA were prevalent in ruling the runway once again and channelled Yves Saint Laurent's Veruschka archives.

The opening look consisted of a rich fudge, panelled trench coat worn nipped in at the waist by a desert python belt complete with matching reptilian, envelope clutch. Streamlined, tailored trousers reminiscent of the seventies were floor grazing, footwear was wholly invisible. A perspex neck collar featured gold hardware and perspex padlock. A bold accessory choice with the juxtaposition of minimalistic implications.

A butterscotch fudge, round neck, waxed leather shift dress featured centre zipper and gold chain lace up detail. Gold and perspex modern cuffs with enlarged padlocks dangled freely from models wrists. Fetishism references crept in. Two strap caramel leather wedge platform sandals completed the look.

Sleek, elongated, ocelot, flared trousers were teamed with camel silk shirting with black placket and collar. Colour blocking was evident on a white, tan and black mini camera satchel.

A contemporary, crisp white tux with ebony collar, welt pockets and piping on matching trousers was a sexy sophisticated addition worn buttoned at the navel replete with titillating deep v-neck plunge. The centerpiece accessory comprised of a wide band choker with horn and chain hanging precariously from the models neck.

An asymmetrical ocelot maillot with wild torso cut outs oozed of American sportswear references tinged with Italian high octane magnetism. This sleek runway look was married with bold chromatic cuffs with zen like qualities.

White lace made an appearance on various garments including lace scalloped shorts which peeked coquettishly underneath the hemline of an azalea pink, cocoon, sloping shouldered, funnel neck oversized knit featuring ribbed collar, cuffs and band. White lace trousers and extended shell top worn belted was a vivacious combination.

Colour blocking made an appearance on a azure, ebony and giraffe print panelled shift dress. The dress was structured with architectural references present. A turquoise, leather trench dress of a relaxed style offered a pop of colour oozing of nonchalant cool. 

Closing runway looks included a column, plunge, v-neck dress in tan, white and black, Kors signature colour palette. A leopard gathered halter neck maxi dress was picture perfect poolside enchantment. A billowy, diaphanous kaftan in subtle leopard print was floor sweeping and a great bohemian after five cover up option.

Eveningwear, red carpet style, included a one shoulder, asymmetrical floor length gown in sheer chiffon featuring embellished sequin pailettes cascading the dresses' entirety. An effervescent, round neck, long sleeve body skimming gown in glistening silver leopard adornment was the apotheosis of old world allure.

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By Courtney Jones.