Roberto Cavalli Fall 2015

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2015

Legendary Italian, designer Roberto Cavalli, delivered a decadent Fall 2015 collection for the impeccably glamorous, self assured woman. Orientalist romanticism infused with Cavalli's signature rock n roll aesthetic proved to be a sizzling combination.

The collection kicked off with a series of leopard print garments. The standout being an ocelot full length coat complete with  leather lapels and burnished gold pagoda buttons. The statement making coat was twinned to a poetic, high neck, ruffle dress in zebra print with bell bottom sleeves. A bold, jungle inspired accession for the wild at heart.

Ine Neefs modelled a diaphanous, floor sweeping chartreuse, silk, maxi dress. Billowy bishop sleeves oozed with finesse. A ruffled flounce, renaissance inspired bib was a lavish addition. An ocelot,tailored gilet finalised the look.

Hip hugging, scintillating, sequined 7/8 trousers added seventies connotations to a sleek, narrow black blazer starring gold and ivory Asian floral motif lapel and matching concealed, flat front placket shirt. A liquid silk tie in ebony was worn with pure nonchalance.

An audacious, monochromatic checked blazer was updated to feature grand floral motifs in shades of mango, peony pink, azure and cobalt. The jacket was teamed to a silk, white fringed a-line mini. Vermicelli like strands swished freely with every stride model newcomer Julia Van Os made. Footwear comprised of black leather and teal velvet ankle boots, a textural delight. The silk fringe continued to frequent garments and also starred on coats, sweater dresses and thigh grazing mini dresses. Perfect for the uninhibited, enigmatic woman.

Utilitarian chic was prevalent on a khaki, cropped, ribbed, sloping shouldered parka. A gargantuan fur collar brimmed with ostentation. High waisted ponyskin leather trousers featured mottled cow inserts and gleamed as Josephine Le Tutour took to the runway. A luxurious, cropped crew neck sweater in ink injected youth. Jewellery comprised of a single, fine gold pendant suspended by a gemstone encased by crystal caging. 

A captivating array of eveningwear looks closed the collection. Lexi Boling modelled a navy, gossamer, sensual, racer front column dress. Intricate floral, fauna and gridded beadwork brimmed with Asian enchantment.

A sky blue, ombre chocolate evening dress exuded Grecian Goddess qualities. A cutaway neckline revealed cascading sunray pleating featuring peek-a-boo waist cut out detail attenuated by gold rings and a leather strip. The voluminous skirt appeared lighter than air. A showstopping, plunging open back was red carpet worthy. Are you ready for your close up?

This was Cavalli's last collection at the helm of his eponymous line with news former Pucci designer, Peter Dundas returns to Cavalli yet again, this time appointed as Creative Director.

By Courtney Jones.