Zadig and Voltaire Fall2014

Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2014

French label Zadig and Voltaire's Fall 2014 Collection offered prestige, magnetism and practically minded pieces for the renegade within.

Fashion heavyweight Kirsten Owen made her debut return to the runway, opening the collection in a utilitarian parka accessorised with plush, colossal, fur flecked collar. A sheer, alabaster, lingerie inspired slip dress with bust embellishment was a barely there accompaniment. The look was hardened with masculine midi boots. It appeared as though designer Cecilia Bonstrom delved deep into Marc Jacobs's grunge element archives. Undone bed head tresses oozed of devil may care attitude.

A burnt persimmon, fine, crew neck knit was paired to chiffon culottes and forest khaki, boiled wool aviator jacket. Hands were adorned with fingerless gloves. Bet you haven't sported those in a while!

A ribbed black beanie was twinned to a fire engine red and black sumptuous fur coat, brimming with charisma. A cosy addition for the cooler months. A slip dress, inspired mini dress lent an androgynous connotation, screaming energised cool.

Hanne Gaby Odiele took to the runway with unashamed gusto in a sassy grape and ebony shag overcoat which was married to gathered waist, relaxed fit shorts. A pyjama inspired button up blouse with oriental inspired print was layered to a mahogany knit and full length black cardigan. A charcoal grey structured overcoat was a dapper accession. This was teamed to a graphite, ribbed boatneck knit dress layered over a tangerine tank dress, attenuated by double, skinny, studded leather belt in white and tangelo.

Sequins played a starring role in the collection and featured on an effervescent, rock n roll, plunge, boxy mini dress, hip grazing cigarette trousers, insouciant hoodie, v-neck tank, shrunken blazer and lastly the standout sequin spangled overalls, very Ziggy Stardust. Sequin shades included azure, gold, plum swirls transmogrifying the fabric.

Lackadaisical cropped leather trackpants were combined with a slub scoop neck tee, leather bomber jacket and white textural hooded cardigan. Breton stripes were a firm fixture in the collection and were prevalent on a deep v-neck, long sleeved mini dress married to staple leather biker jacket. A boatneck mini was dress was paired to a black, streamlined tuxedo jacket for an unbridled effect. A flared sleeve top was mashed up with an a-line leather mini skirt complete with asymmetrical zips and mini pocket detail. This leather mini also featured in a pencil skirt style.

Other heralding looks included an oatmeal knit featuring mammoth shag sleeves which commanded attention. Fringing was also apparent on a blanket wrap scarf with poncho-esque qualities. Rangy silhouettes prevailed when teamed to lavish, cocoon, boxy knits with matching scarf and ice silver sequin adorned mini skirt. The casualness of the knit downplayed the luminous glamour of the skirt.

The collection closed with a drop waist, languid, spaghetti strap column dress with lace cummerbund detail. Ethereal qualities reigned supreme. Pair with a floppy fedora for the ultimate bohemian, poetic combination.

By Courtney Jones.