Michael Kors Spring / Summer 2014

Michael Kors Spring / Summer 2014

Venerable, American designer Michael Kors served up a potent mix of effervescent clothing mashed up with classicism and distinguished lines for his Spring / Summer 2014 Collection.

Kors campaign star, Karmen Pedaru opened the show in a crisp white, tailored blazer worn buttoned mid torso, attenuated further by a slimline, honeycomb, leather belt. This was teamed with a free flowing, under the knee, bias cut skirt. Pedaru carried an oversized woven envelope clutch, oozing with Kors DNA.

Sasha Luss modelled a taupe, v-neck, knee cap grazing, white and fawn floral print dress.Perfect for a high tea, baby shower or wedding. A 50s silhouette prevailed, bursting with charm. 

Luminous, bronzed skin was the blank canvas for a staple safari suit worn by newlywed Bette Franke. The look comprised of a cap sleeved, double breasted vest in latte twinned with matching culotte. A youthful, stylish addition for the warmer months.

Fur for summer you say? That was on Kors' radar, with an ivory fur chubby married with a chiffon, pussy bow blouse and taupe pencil skirt with centre split. Fur continued to make an appearance on a stole thrown casually around the shoulders of model Lindsey Wixon. This was paired with a duck egg blue pinstripe shirt, indigo denim high waisted shorts which were accessorised with gargantuan tortoiseshell sunglasses, very Jackie O and a toffee croc handbag and plaited leather belt.

Texture came in the form of crochet with many pieces baring artisanal qualities. A grey crochet cardigan was paired with matching knee length dress.

Limpidity reigned supreme on a waxed leather, short bouffant sleeved, zip up, shell top in honeycomb. Irrefutably modern and sculptural. The shell was teamed with a neutral, relaxed silhouette, mini skirt with youthful connotations.

Lace which continues to be an inescapable fixture with designers made an appearance on a muted navy, delicate round neck dress. Tiered, short lace sleeves added a feminine, ethereal touch. The dress was updated with a navy, snakeskin belt and matching platform Mary Janes.

Rustic knits came in the form of a charcoal ribbed crop knit paired with a cappuccino, python, high waisted skirt. Other knits included a generously cut cardigan and a cashmere crew neck sweater.

A profusion of prints brimming with pulchritude were apparent on poetic dresses featuring pillow sleeves, pussy bow collars often layered with a knitted vest conjuring up imagery resplendent of a preppy librarian.

A standout look modelled by Nadja Bender consisted of a sassy, chocolate and white large fauna print bandeau married with high waisted pencil skirt. The look oozed of St Tropez and Brigitte Bardot. Accessorise with cat eye sunglasses for the finishing, screen siren, touch!

By Courtney Jones.