Jayson Brunsdon Spring/Summer 15/16

JAYSON BRUNSDON S/S 15/16

Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon delivered a classically minded collection with a dash of androgynous refinement for his Spring / Summer 15 / 16 MBFW collection held at The Carriageworks. Pertinently titled 'A Rose Is A Rose', a quote from celebrated lesbian author Gertrude Stein, meaning "I am what I am", Brunsdon expressed the freedom to love of a romantic and rebellious spirit.

Madison Stubbington opened the collection in a raven shimmer Le Smoking jacket which was twinned to an ivory silk and organza French lace dress which fell elegantly above the ankle. Patent brogues added a touch of masculinity to the ensemble.

An ebony lace shell top was paired to a pearlescent peach French brocade pencil skirt. Streamlined feminine allure dominated the look. French brocade continued to star on an opulent duster coat which was teamed to a sequin ball skirt with delicate whispers of tulle adding ethereal qualities. Retro tenderness best describes this stylish concoction.

Mannish tailoring proved popular on languid crepe trousers which were cut wide and loose throughout the leg. An alabaster lace and duchesse shell featured sweetheart built in bodice and an asymmetrical, gargantuan bow complete with raw edge. The shell was shrunken to reveal a pane of torso baring flesh.

Retrofied leopard print in the punchy shade of watermelon frequented a sleek, knee grazing femme fatale skirt. A sensual black lace shirt featured luxurious silk collar. The time honoured black patent court shoe concluded the look. For those with a penchant for fifties rockabilly style look no further than the leopard boxy blazer complete with pocket square. Sleeves were pushed up nonchalantly and waist attenuated by a minimalistic leather belt. A black sequin tulle swirling skirt dandified the ensemble infusing enchantment to the mix. For French Riviera with a rock n roll twist try the black paillette lace tee top which was married to a taffy, black and ivory cabbage rose organza skirt.

The classic white shirt was updated in the scene stealing shade of vermilion, the silk placket oozed with grandeur. The shirt was accessorised with a delicate lace scalloped neck tie which cascaded elegantly. A black paper bag waist, lurex, jacquard heirloom skirt concluded the look.

The collection drew to a close with a series of majestic eveningwear looks bursting with pulchritude. Standouts comprised of a blanc and noir lace coat twinned to a matching sweetheart cropped camisole and duchesse 7/8 skirt.

As the models took to the runway for the finale a surprising outpouring of fresh scarlet rose petals cascaded from the ceiling adding a charming conclusion to the collection. 

Jayson Brunsdon stated " The collection embraces a raw glamour, rebellious in attitudes towards gender mixing feminine and masculine styling".

Jayson Brunsdon is available at Myer stores nationally and online at www.jaysonbrunsdon.com

By Courtney Jones.