Emilio Pucci Fall 2014

Emilio Pucci Fall 2014

Emilio Pucci's Fall 2014 Collection was replete with consummate class and alluring silhouettes. Nordic, Viking inspired, gargantuan fur coats rocked the runway with panache and flamboyant grandeur. Lavishly embellished cocktail wear featured a treasure trove of adept craftsmanship and the signature Pucci scarf print featured in more subdued shades than previous collections.

Sabrina Ioffreda opened the collection in a salmon, sherbet, black and white scarf print, turtleneck, mini dress complete with diamond and zig zag studded gridding. Calf hair, mottled cow print, under the knee boots made for a busy combination.

A deluxe mink fur coat brimming with ostentation came in the shade of snow leopard with mandarin Ikat inspired trimmings. A sable shade adorned the collar. This was paired to dark chocolate leather boots complete with ankle harness in gold hardware, finished off with an almond shaped toe. A fox stole in honey, fawn and apricot was teamed to a mocha leather plunge tunic with scalloped hem and matching leather coat falling below the hip area.

Velvet, cinnamon, jodphurs with suede inserts were of relaxed proportions, cropped at the ankle. The jodphurs were teamed to a boatneck Pucci print blouse and fox fur overcoat in natural. Gladiator stiletto heels featured leather braided centrepiece and side lace-up detail. Seriously tantalizing footwear. A rustic, serape with ivory fringing screamed Mid West. Shades of ladybug red, ebony and ivory graced the blanket wrap whilst man style, cocoa, waxed leather trousers completed the look.

A mosaic tile, exotic plunge, mini dress with rounded shoulder was a decadent inclusion. Intricate beadwork in shades of coral, and khaki exuded opulence. Less high voltage looks perfect to incorporate into the everyday wardrobe included a suede, military green, relaxed shift dress with key hole detail, gathered neckline and chain detail. This was paired to an aviator, wool, cropped jacket with oversized fur collar in flecked alabaster.

A honey mustard, asymmetrical, Grecian goddess number was a fluid addition comprising of billowy skirt, cleverly draped top swathing Lexi Boling's torso, quite Versace-esque. Saturated hues including bottle green velvet suiting featured on a streamlined blazer, flared trouser which was married to a canary yellow, silk, pussy bow, blouse.

A boatneck, mini dress in patchwork sequin,lace and suede was held together by leather sutures in a body con  arabesque. Ideal for a night time affair. A high-low hem was evident on a scarf print chiffon, floor sweeping dress in flesh and hazel undulating swirls. A ruffled keyhole and gold metallic thread added charm and an iridescent finish.

A series of luminous, molten metal, embellished looks closed the collection. These included a burnished bronze, statement making evening dress worn plunging to the navel, with wraparound skirt and centre split. A cutaway shoulder, halter column dress in antique gold was a labour intensive garment. One can only imagine the painstaking hours needed to complete such magnificent craftsmanship. Definitely an Oscar worthy number sure to light up our screens anytime soon.

By Courtney Jones.