Saint Laurent Spring / Summer 2014

Saint Laurent Spring / Summer 2014

Uber cool designer Hedi Slimane's current spring/summer 2014 collection generated undertones of grunge, rebellion, androgyny, with a devil care attitude and a heady mix of raw sex appeal. A highly wearable collection,with desirable, edgy pieces beckoning to be worn by rock n roll femme fatales.

Edie Campbell opened the show in a sharp, padded shoulder, plunge to the navel, crystal encrusted mini dress channelling galatic references. The dress seemed to have drawn inspiration from the house of Balmain or the more affordable Brian Lichtenberg.

A lady bug red, lip motif was plastered throughout, a peak shoulder, deftly draped wrap dress reminiscent of Diane Von Furstenburg. A tiered, heavy duty bike chain collar lent a punk edge.

A boxy, dove grey houndstooth tuxedo jacket in mannish proportions was paired with a matching subtle peg leg, tailored trouser. Accessories comprised of a skinny leather tie, skinny belt, black court shoe with practical mid heel and ornamental, crystal, ear climber.

A molten metal and black candy striped blazer with black leather lapel detail was twinned with coordinating mini skirt pared back with a classic white shirt, creating a balance of embellishment versus minimalism.

Lanvin connotations were evident on a one shoulder, cocktail prom mini dress with a strong nod to the 80s era. An iridescent sheen was prevalent on the cleverly draped dress featuring asymmetrical hemline and a prodigious bow sleeve which acted as a strong focal point.

An embossed undulating high waisted leather skirt was married to a cropped, boxy blazer with sateen lapels. A scoop neck mesh tank accompanied the look. Reptilian platform pumps with metal, snake, toe cap detail, concluded the look.

Military references crept in on a bouffant sleeved, khaki, cropped, military jacket. A transparent black shirt with opaque placket and collar was worn underneath. A leather, a-line mini skirt was followed by pearlescent, ribbed, glitter ankle socks paired with ankle strap pump.

Debbie harry seemingly came alive on the runway in a bubblegum pink and black stretch sequin bandeau and molten leopard body con skirt. A grommet infested bow featured on a textured, ebony, leather pump.

A leather biker jacket with oversized, ponyskin, zebra lapel was softened by a whimsical, gossamer effect skirt overlay flowing diaphanously as Linn Arvidsson strode down the runway. A lustrous, collarless cape jacket with split sleeve detail was teamed with a plunge neck, emerald green billowy mini dress with black mesh underlay.

Geometric associations played out on a graphic, optical illusion, monochromatic chiffon dress with puff sleeve and high-low side hemline worn with second skin leather leggings.

The show closed with a series of attention vying dresses. A striking effulgent sequin encrusted, vivid vermilion and black tiger boatneck mini evening dress served up serious attitude yet was sweetened by a black sequin, bow belt and futuristic silver kitten heel lace up ankle boot.

By Courtney Jones.