Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2014

Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2014

The spell binding concoction of Peter Dundas's famed Pucci formula continued to induce allure and magnetism this S/S 2014 with a stellar line up accommodating the broad clientele of the Pucci devotee. From pop princesses to socialites aplenty the designer tapped into athleticism paired with the staple Florentine scarf print, synonymous with the label.

Joan Smalls opened the collection in a leather, elbow length, perforated cropped tee featuring regal embellished motif comprising of a bejewelled crown housing rubies, sapphires and emeralds aplenty. A tapestry inspired, a-line mini skirt featured the year 1947 emblazoned, the year the Pucci house was founded, surrounded by jolts of bright colours channelling Jamaican references.

Clashing, haphazardous scarf prints dominated a pair of dhoti pants in a kaleidoscope of turquoise and cobalt in sensual satin. A mesh tank was paired with a black sports bra. A cropped, collarless jacket with zebra embroidery was married to a colossal sized boxing belt with the buckle starring an animal head complete with wings.

Andreea Diaconu modelled a beaded, boatneck mini dress with Pucci splashed across the decolletage in striking silver.Hints of Roman gladiator were evident on footwear lending a robust aesthetic to the silhouette.

A cleverly draped skirt appeared weightless, fabric swathed Josephine Le Tutour's hips as she sauntered down the runway with ease. A sweet heart neckline bustier with mosaic like embroidery in a riot of colour completed the look.

Black sequin sarouel pants were a glamorous night time accession. The look was modernised when married to a scuba, sleeveless, funnel neck, toggle, drawstring vest, complete with heavy duty zipper. The vest was anorak inspired and worn layered with a mesh tank.

A cropped parka with oriental kimono references was teamed with a scoop neck, fishnet tank and leather perforated running shorts. Peep toe suede and mesh panelled stiletto booties featured double, velcro ankle straps for a sporty spin.

An Ikat, graphic print poncho was fringed and of boatneck style. An elasticised waist, jogging short with undulating pattern also made an appearance on a sweetheart neckline, bustier, body con dress.

A billowy, diaphanous, parachute silk parka in the classic Pucci scarf print was twinned with a youth driven racer front tank. Liquid metal emulating aluminium foil graced a sci-fi, futuristic, 3/4 length trench modelled by Danish model, Josephine Skriver. The trench was paired with a halter, black scuba one piece, swimsuit, oozing with superhero qualities. The look was accessorised with a leather bumbag worn slung low on the side hips.

A tangerine, funnel neck anorak evoked utilitarian references. The jacket was paired with a 3/4 jodhpur pant in shades of tomato and ink combined with jolts of pewter.

Iridescent, ombre sequins shifted from emerald to burnt paprika, red, mint and cobalt graced a long sleeve mini dress modelled by Sasha Luss. An ethereal mermaid best conjured up the imagery.

A series of high neck, cutaway column dresses featuring oversized white, lurex, crochet were teamed with strapless, shrunken mini dresses adding an unobtrusive feel to the garment.

By Courtney Jones.