LOVER

LOVER S/S 14

Supremely skilled design duo Susien Chong and Nic Briand of Australian label LOVER produced yet another covet worthy collection titled 'Zodiac' for their S/S 2014 line. Ethereal lace, a LOVER hallmark feature continued to dominate and starred on a plethora of garments including pencil skirts, tapered trousers, camis and LOVER'S signature lace dresses adored by fashionistas globally.

The collection opened with a sweet yet sensual midriff baring crop in delicate ivory lace. The crop top was married to a matching high waisted midi length skirt. Vertiginous black lace court shoes completed the look. For those seeking a more modest approach, the sculptural 'Hero Wrap Jacket' with belted waist detail and sharp shoulder is a bourgeois transeasonal piece transcending from day to evening ever so effortlessly. 

Leather continues to play an integral role in the S/S collections and LOVER'S 'Virgo' short sleeve dress oozed of tailored chic. Features included a butter soft waxy finish, crew neck and curved flounce detail cascading from the torso falling mid thigh.

Softened peach and a blue dove grey floral starred on a cocoon, sloping shouldered blouson scuba sweat. Adding a dose of sporting luxe to the mix were pleated leather shorts.

For cocktail hour a sumptuous cheongsam style metallic silver midi dress in floral lace was a captivating creation with impeccable glamour reigning supreme. Quintessential racewear or cocktail attire.

A midnight cutaway halter dress in duchesse stain brimmed of sass and sophistication. The scalloped mini length hem revealed  whimsical pleated lace grazing the top of the knee cap. A pencil skirt version was recently worn by ubermodel Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley at ModelCo's product launch.

A scarlet, high neck, cap sleeve sheer lace sheath featured high-low hem paired with a nude plunging slip underneath. An alluring number sure to light up any room.

Hardened femininity came in the form of the attitude bearing 'Warrior Leather Pant'. High waisted with volume throughout the hip area leading to a streamlined tapered cuffed ankle. The pants were teamed to an enticing, black lace cropped crossover top, scalloped lace edges added sweetness to the fearless fashion forward look. The 'Vee Vee Splice Top' also doubles as an ensemble when paired to the 'Vee Vee Splice Dress' as worn by Miranda Kerr. The dress additionally features in the shade of cornflower blue.

Grecian Goddess connotations were evident on a v-neck dandelion emblazoned dress. Bound strips acted as a waist cincher throughout the mid torso area. Diaphanous cascading side high-low hem added playfulness to the Pre-Raphaelite-esque garment.

Lover is available at its flagship boutiques located at The Strand Arcade and Westfield Bondi Junction. Selected garments are available online at www.loverthelabel.com.

By Courtney Jones.