Theyskens' Theory Resort 2014

Theyskens' Theory Resort 2014

Designer Olivier Theyskens of Theyskens' Theory, latest Resort 2014 offering had a distinct 90s flavour. The collection starred Hanne Gaby Odiele, a model who is renowned for own personal style and is admired by 20k plus on Instagram alone for outlandish style combinations and zany personality.

Odiele opened the show in a white sports crop paired with a black leather vest and low slung, free flowing, pinstripe pant. So voluminous were the pants that they could be construed as a maxi skirt. The look brimmed of casual cool mixed with insouciance.

A shapeless shift in mushroom featuring distressed, fringed v-neck insert was the epitome of model off duty style. The shift was worn a size too big, engulfing Odiele's lean frame. Effortless style provoking just the right amount of attitude was the driving force behind the collection.

A stone, canvas button down trench complete with sloping shoulders was married with an indigo, utilitarian shirt worn open to reveal an exposed black sports crop brimming with athleticism. A neatly tailored flat front trouser in a narrow leg arabesque concluded the look.

Baggy boyfriend jeans teeming with androgyny were sandblasted, stained and distressed at the knee caps and drawn in at the waist by a simplistic, charcoal belt twinned with bouffant sleeved sweater, sleeves pushed up ever so slightly for nonchalant allure. 

A slim fitted black leather shirt was worn buttoned to the neck and paired with an a-line denim mini skirt with sand blasted panel detail.

Platform, strappy, t-bat sandals complete with double ankle strap and chunky heel were coupled with a bleached, cropped denim jacket featuring frayed hemline. The ultimate fashion blogger's staple uniform. An apron style, midi length dress offered a play on proportions when paired with a shrunken jacket.

A glamorous accession came in the form of a cap sleeve, snow white dress featuring a waist defining cummerbund and hemline falling elegantly to the calf. A natural tone and white fur short sleeve overcoat evoked an old screen siren diva yet updated with an energetic twist.

Wardrobe fundamentals included the paper bag taupe shorts, basic scoop neck tee and a structured ink blazer.

For those wanting an injection of prints opt for the graphic, monochromatic skinny trousers.

By Courtney Jones.