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Versace Atelier Spring 2014
Donatella Versace's Atelier Couture Collection was a breathtaking display of tantalising grandeur replete with all the hallmark features Versace is famed for. Think exhibitionism, sass and mesmeric garments for the fearless, empowered, woman.
Model of the moment Anna Ewers opened the collection in a sensual, black satin hooded single breasted tux featuring a crystallized hood and lapels. The rear of the jacket was spliced open to reveal shoulder blades, precision tailoring ensued a sleek silhouette when paired to an asymmetrical draped skirt.
An immaculate, snow white, peak shoulder tux complete with dart detail and flat placket hugged every curve of model Sasha Luss's torso. Sequin centre back embellishment is sure to garner plenty of attention. A nude bustier complete with burnished bronzed sequins shimmied with every stride Luss made.
A dark grape, fluid, draped silk jersey glided over Jacquelyn Jablonski's physique, brimming with Greek goddess connotations. The dress came complete with structured shoulder, plunging to the waist, long sleeves and a nude, sequined, embellished body suit reminiscent of ice skating attire which was affixed to a knee grazing skirt.
A cowl neck, muted lavender, micro mini dress with diaphanous, billowy split sleeves encrusted with Swarovski crystals came complete with nude, undulating mosaic tile detail. This was adjoined to a racy, wrap, mini skirt.
A deluxe, ostentatious midnight cobalt, oversized fur coat was a plush addition sure to appeal to Russian glamazons. The coat was accessorised with a Georgette hood. Fur also played a starring role on an off the shoulder, belted coat in the pure shade of snow white, drawn together by a gridded boxing belt. An inbuilt crystallized hood and shoulder detail added sheer decadence. Donatella's current campaign star and muse, Lady Gaga requested that she attain this one of a kind, handmade, couture garment to add to her collection. Versace ever so kindly obliged, so don't expect to see this luxury coat gracing the pages of Vogue Paris anytime soon. Fashion heavyweights Emmanuelle Alt and Mario Testino were also present in the front row alongside Gaga.
A cleverly draped, golden chartreuse, turtleneck dress was spliced and slashed to reveal a diamond bralet. The dress gathered at the hip and fell elegantly creating a sleek arabesque.
An attention grabbing shade of molten mandarin, Fanta highlighted a floor sweeping halter dress and was accompanied by a thigh high split and ornate sequin obi waist cincher, adding an iridescent sheen. Centre part, poker straight Donatella inspired locks were twinned to garments.
Anna Selezneva modelled a monochromatic, black and white mink fur stole which was married to a cutaway, transparent, halter jumpsuit, slashed past the navel. Plenty of flesh was on display with a standout low scoop back.
A ruched, fishtail silver evening dress with nude embellished glass beaded inserts featured on decolletage and side torso added high voltage allure with a flirtatious edge. A seductive, pistachio, asymmetrical scarf dress swathed Manon Leloup's body. Intricate sequin darts throughout added plenty of dazzle and scintillation.
The finale song that pumped throughout the room was 'Born This Way' by Lady Gaga. This was a fitting choice given the close relationship Versace and Gaga currently share.
By Courtney Jones.
Emilio Pucci Pre Fall 2014
Stalwart, Peter Dundas of Emilio Pucci presented a triumphant display this Pre Fall 2014 season. Majestically stylish garments for the proverbial globetrotter were present throughout the collection.
Look 1 comprised of a sloping shoulder cocoon jacket with poncho like qualities. The jacket featured Ikat embroidery in shades of magenta, crimson, white and black. The jacket was paired to white, flat front jodhpurs with illusionistic side black panelling creating a sleek silhouette. The pants were tucked into intricately laced midi boots with triple buckle detail.
A plunge kaftan oozing with liberating connotations came complete with diaphanous 3/4 sleeves with ornate, embellished hem and cuffs.
Robin Hood inspired ebony, suede, lace up, over the knee, second skin boots with eyelet detail concluded the look.
A flamboyant, fairy floss pink, faux fur, oversized, double breasted coat fell mid calf and was accompanied by muted fuchsia suede boots. A look not for the faint hearted. An effervescent, boatneck maxi column dress complete with cascading pink and purple motif was a winning combination of pulchritude and polished bohemia. A graphic, architecturally inspired, aubergine, black and white body skimming dress was attenuated by a robe style belt. Colour blocking was prevalent on a cobalt and snow white envelope clutch.
A pristine white cape coat with funnel neckline revealing black fur trimming was a chic and simplistic garment with just the right dose of minimalism thrown into the mix. A suede and waxed leather, textural, large size satchel was clutched casually.
A Florentine Pucci signature scarf print turtleneck dress in beetroot featured diamond print design and was married to desert sand suede boots. Stretch ponti suiting in the eye catching shade of azure featured on stretch ponti leggings and safari inspired hip length jacket. Leather dungarees were worn effortlessly with braces slumped casually by the side of thighs. The dungarees were twinned to yellow and cobalt, embellished,studded boatneck knit with subtle fluted sleeve.
A sizzling, sirenesque, teal body con, floor sweeping jersey gown complete with libidinous hip high split was held strategically together with gold button and elastic toggle detail. The split revealed matching teal suede thigh high boot. A burnished bronze, scintillating sequin tux with black lapels was a lavish addition. Flat front cigarette leg trousers screamed Studio 54. An Ikat print, duchesse satin, textural plunge evening gown with tulle trimmings, peplum and cummerbund starred in the shades of cobalt and black. This was the closing look of the show. A standout, timeless classic with an avant garde edge.
By Courtney Jones.
