Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Balmain Resort 2015
Balmain Resort 2015
Fashion virtuoso, Olivier Rousteing of Balmain created a striking Resort 2015 collection suffused with lavish sophistication. Uplifting, artisanal silhouettes dominated throughout, injecting high octane energy.
Model of the moment, Binx Walton opened the collection in a canary yellow, halter, bandage bodice complete with leather trimmings. A drop waist handkerchief hem, mid length skirt was of free flowing proportions. Sleek, minimalistic, burnished bronze cuffs and collar were a mod addition. Warrior inspired, black, peep toe stiletto booties brimmed with attitude.
Fluid drapery featured on a sleeveless, wraparound, asymmetrical tunic with Greek goddess connotations. Floor grazing, flared trousers in matching georgette concluded the look. For the Balmain woman who favours flesh baring ensembles this look offered modesty. Time will tell whether Balmain devotees will embrace this new arabesque.
The alluring Balmain blazer dress returned once again this season in micro proportions sure to delight perennial party girls aplenty. Details included honeycomb satin lapels, cuffs and pocket flaps. Regal gold buttons featured on the double breasted blazer dress adding a dose of ostentation.
White, stretch lace, elongated flares were teamed to a woven black and white leather staple boxing belt and round neck midriff baring crop top. The look was finalised with a lust worthy, monochromatic, white, peak shoulder blazer complete with black trimmings and gold button fastenings. The poncho played a prevalent role in the collection with Native American references evident throughout. A pannier weave, structured poncho in fiery tangelo, ivory, black and white was married to an a-line mini skirt. A robust silhouette highlighted by paprika hued, embellished peep toe midi boots. A heavily beaded turquoise poncho and matching dress made for a divine ethnic creation. Think bohemian babe does New York. A play on textural delight came in the form of an ivory, ribbed, transparent racer front tank paired to high waisted chevron stripe ebony and ivory ,mini skirt.
A hot coral, strapless, body con mini dress featured satin strips of fabric encompassing Binx Walton's torso. The skirt featured clever drapery emulating a sash worn knotted at the side hip. Black trimmings punctuated the garment adding the luxe factor.
A yellow mustard, cut out shoulder embroidered, tattoo blouse referenced Zuhair Murad's archives. A subtle, fringe black and white pencil skirt fell above the knee making for a feminine combination with a hint of provocation.
By Courtney Jones.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Zuhair Murad Resort 2015
Zuhair Murad Resort 2015
Zuhair Murad's Resort 2015 Collection was a culmination of everyday staples through to dramatic, scintillating, high voltage eveningwear fit for the red carpet. Safari and colonial influences were prevalent. A bourgeois and tailored update to the fatigues found in army surplus stores across the globe.
The collection opened with a pistachio hued safari inspired mini dress. Details included funnel neck, black mesh armhole inserts, gold button closure, zippers exposing subtle box pleats and a waist cincher belt creating a sleek, streamlined silhouette. Bondage style, peep toe stiletto sandals were a vampy addition. Look two comprised of ebony, cigarette leg trousers with flared ankle detail. A modern, contemporary, textural delight came in the form of an aerated black mesh blouse featuring pistachio placket, pockets, cuffs and peplum. Imagery conjured up edgy athleticism.
Safari inspired garments continued to dominate and included a lace up, utilitarian, cuffed short sleeve shirt reminiscent of the famed YSL dress modelled by supermodel Veruschka. Locally look to Australian designers Bec and Bridge and One Teaspoon for garments fit for an African expedition. Sensual lace made an appearance on a body con, cap sleeve, knee length dress. A khaki obi created a robust arabesque drawing in the waist adding feminine allure. Bohemian, gypsy overtones were prevalent on a diaphanous, floor sweeping maxi. A tiered skirt featured intricate embroidery and billowy sleeves.
Sumptuous eveningwear featured fluid drapery caressing every curve of the models' physiques. A lady bug red and ebony gown consisted of v-neck plunge neckline in silk with tooled leather waist cincher. A fanciful accession brimming of finesse. A burst of scorching tamale starred on a sweetheart, a-line mini dress. The full skirt screamed of pulchritude. Flesh toned sleeves and decolletage, which Murad is famed for, were evident and created the illusion of tattooed inner sleeves with the red fabric cascading down the entire arm. A sultry, sophisticated cocktail number came complete with scoop cowl neck back and tattoo brocade detail. A slimline, pencil skirt concluded the look.
Ikat print played a vital role on a peak shoulder, plunge tuxedo jacket. Embellishment in shades of tomato, burnished gold, white and black made for an electric combination. Look to Sass and Bide for a similar aesthetic. Streamlined, cropped trousers in ebony completed the look. A floating tile shift dress in stark white and black was a monochromatic addition. Perfect office attire with a sassy twist. Emilio Pucci and Roberto Cavalli-esque garments were evident in the form of a pellucid, cobalt , lace up kaftan in a gossamer delicate fabric. Labour intensive, floral, applique embroidery adorned the kaftan. Covet worthy attire for the Cote d'Azur. A square neck, beaded bodice graced a floor sweeping evening dress. A sheer transparent skirt injected plenty of glamour.
For the modish bride, a boatneck, 3/4 sleeve, ivory, fishtail gown featuring tooled lace and beading teamed to a skinny leather belt with bow detail drawing in the waist. The collection concluded with a high neck, cutaway, drop waist, milky white full skirted gown. Aztec and zig zag embellishment added grandeur and vivacity.
By Courtney Jones.
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