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.