RACHEL ZOE RESORT 2016

RACHEL ZOE RESORT 2016

  Doyenne of La Vie Boheme, stylist designer Rachel Zoe launched a collection replete with nomadic luxe for her Resort 2016 display. Ebullient gypset combinations were the order of the day, radiating playful charm. 

The collection opened with a knitted intarsia grape and mulberry, plunge, column, floor grazing maxi dress. Gold lurex fauna ensconced the dress whilst flame red autumnal leaves added a jolt of colour to the ensemble.

Nonconformist, three piece suiting featured loose, tailored shorts, tuxedo blazer and a pussy bow blouse in a floral tomato and ebony hued print. A striking full length double breasted trench was worn nonchalantly over shoulders.

Wild child peasant folklore ruled on a lace up, corded, deep decolletage, floor sweeping dress. Details included bell sleeve and drop waist hemline. Red carpet worthy eveningwear came in the form of a coruscating sequin full length dress. Candy stripes in shades comprising of magenta, raven, eggplant and cherry lit up the incandescent garment. The dress featured an open back cut dangerously low above the gluteal cleft. Are you ready for your close up?!

A cranberry aubergine ombre shag coat was paired to a cropped sangria hued turtleneck and matching body skimming column maxi skirt. Team with a floppy fedora and round sunglasses for the ultimate in seventies allure.

Boysenberry narrow suede flared trousers sat neatly on the hip and were married to a tandoori, liquid satin blouse complete with neck tie and bishop sleeve. An elongated faux fur vest completed the look. As the seventies trend continues to prevail on runways worldwide, Zoe showcased a heavenly suede, fringed trench coat in burnt terracotta reminiscent of aromatic spices you'd uncover at an Indian spice market. A patterned satin scarf resulted in an outfit emitting pitch perfect style.

A streamlined, long tuxedo vest in ivory was paired to languid trousers complete with black racing stripe adornment. A transparent blouse added delicacy to the masculine tailoring.

A silver sable flecked stole starred alongside an alabaster poetic blouse and a textural boxy duster coat with leather trimmings. Cropped, flare trousers revealed triple strap crystal encrusted stilettos, a glam accession for day or night.

A raven, collarless sateen jacket featured black and gold fringing which encompassed the jacket's entirety. Leather and suede flared chaps were a titillating addition. Perfect for the night owl.

A burnished gold, metallic, diaphanous maxi was undeniably the trophy dress of the collection. Details included a flounce bib, bishop sleeve and a cummerbund waist in a luxuriously sheer, iridescent fabric. Platform wooden mahogany wedges concluded the look.

Embrace your inner bohemian and look to local designers Alice McCall, Unreal Fur, Carla Zampatti, Bianca Spender, Ellery and Little Joe for your fashion fix.

By Courtney Jones.