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Gucci Spring 2015
Fashion mogul Frida Giannini of Gucci produced a victorious Spring 2015 collection. Stylish decadence teamed with poetic enchantment ruled the runway with seventies references prevalent throughout. Bourgeois tailored silhouettes reigned supreme on ladylike suiting whilst free spirited, bohemian references oozed of nonchalance. Think seventies musicians fused with iconic fashion muses.
The collection opened with a funnel neck, fitted, cropped jacket in the shade of eggshell with safari inspired breast pockets offset by gargantuan gold Medusa head buttons. A body skimming a-line skirt fell above the knee and featured a centre front split. Accessories included reptilian, multi ankle strap block heeled sandals in burnt caramel, silk printed neck tie and fudge suede shoulder bag complete with Gucci's famed forest green and red equestrian inspired striped strap.
Tanya Katysheva modelled a sumptuous suede trench dress in the delectable shade of toffee, an absolute wardrobe staple. Suede also starred on a hip hugging 7/8 pantaloons which featured gold hardware detail. A billowy printed silk blouse in vermilion, honey and ivory came complete with lace up detail. A languid arabesque for the deluxe gypsy.
Vanessa Moody modelled a nautical inspired, collarless denim dress, similar to the famed YSL Safari dress donned by Veruschka in the seventies. Overblown sleeves, side splits and statement making white ribbon plunged down the front placket and sides of the dress. A slimline tan plaited leather belt attenuated the waist. A sturdy, mid sized shoulder satchel in crocodile added a dose of ostentation to the mix.
A multi hued, Mongolian lamb fur vest in wine, paprika and dove grey packed some serious punch. This free spirited addition was paired to a crossover bust, elasticised waisted dress grazing knee caps which complemented the vest in autumnal shades. Delicate, ethereal whimsy prevailed on a sweet yet seductive scarlet, long sleeved silk dress complete with transparent floral, embroidered inserts which starred on the upper arm, shoulder and thigh. The lace up ribbon neckline continued to be a firm fixture. Terracotta, suede, midi ankle boots were sleek and toughened up the arabesque.
Nadja Bender modelled a silk chinoiserie dress which was contrasted by black elbow cuffs and neckline. Gold bullion embroidery featured across the chest area lending a modern edge to the garment.
A succession of indigo and chambray denim pieces weighed heavily throughout the collection and included a utilitarian key hole dress, a button down long sleeve dress, sailor inspired jeans, peasant shirt dress and a cutaway 3/4 jumpsuit finalised with large keyhole, multiple rows of yellow stitching and suede under the knee boots.
A Balmain-esque khaki, military jacket in cropped boxy proportions was married to a printed kaftan blouse, androgynous, cuffed boyfriend jeans, round tortoiseshell lunettes and natural snakeskin almond toe midi boots. A look Binx Walton sported with the perfect combination of panache and insouciance.
The finale consisted of exquisitely embellished cocktail dresses with demure hemlines. Whimsical chinoiserie florals graced a moss green/ apricot plunge dress, sherbet/ burgundy/ fire engine red tapered wrist spliced key hole dress, mandarin/ mushroom transparent dress and lastly a bottle green/ navy halter dress featuring beaded collar and waist sash.
By Courtney Jones.
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Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2015
Fashion stalwart Anthony Vaccarello produced an enticing, irrefutably modern collection rich in seductive charm. Sportswear inspired garments in punchy contours dominated the runway, offering a dose of uninhibited attitude.
Argentinian model Mica Arganaraz opened the collection in a grey marle sweatshirt emblazoned with Vaccarello's logo and collection details. The sweater was teamed to a shrunken leather bomber jacket complete with brass anchor adornment. A suggestive hip hugging waxed leather asymmetrical mini featured bolstered brass rivets and eyelet detail injecting rebellion into the insouciant silhouette.
Eighties powerhouse connotations were evident on a dove grey, navel plunging, double breasted asymmetrical dress, cut high on the hip beckoning for those blessed with the elixir of youth. Pull tab sleeves and epaulets added the energised cool factor.
A liberated, navy pinstripe, strapless dress was updated with a single shoulder strap cascading to the mid thigh. Black reptilian trimmings graced the decolletage and waist. The nautical inspired theme continued with Binx Walton modelling a standout, sharp structured tapered blazer worn with sleeves pushed up nonchalantly. A semi transparent scoop neck white tank and spliced angled skirt accompanied the blazer. An alluring arabesque oozing unashamedly of provocativeness.
Logos were an inescapable fixture and starred in a monochromatic colour palette. The words spring, summer and Anthony Vaccarello were plastered across vests, boxy cropped matador jackets, hipster peg leg trousers, slashed micro a-line minis, drop waist halter dress and a techy patent masculine tee.
Deconstructed glamour came in the form of a leather mini comprising of horizontal leather strips with the addition of knife edge pleating starring on a panel that fell to the knee creating a step hem. A gossamer shirt featured satin inserts, a flesh baring number for the bold. Other Vaccarello staples included languid blouses teamed to rigorously cut skirts, Bermuda shorts, tailored shirting, sizzling sports crops and titillating Versace-esque LBD's in amplified silhouettes.
The collection closed with a succession of black and white ensembles in racy proportions. Striking block letters graced body baring dresses and minis, bandage wrap dresses held together by laser-cutting plastic film, tuxedo style dresses and a strapless top spliced to reveal the letter 'V' for Vaccarello.
By Courtney Jones.
