Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
ROBERTO CAVALLI RESORT 2016
ROBERTO CAVALLI RESORT 2016
Roberto Cavalli's Resort 2016 collection embodied retro , rock n roll poise. Newly appointed Creative Director, Peter Dundas served up a design acumen untrammelled by convention. Artisanal sass dominated throughout as Dundas worked his masterful way onto signature Cavalli garments splashed with urban jungle prints hallmark to the houses' DNA.
New-Jersey born model, Jamie Bochert starred in the resort range and opened the collection in a silk, poetic blouse festooned with bird life and fauna. Details included deep keyhole, gathered neckline, drop shoulder and bishop sleeve. The blouse was teamed to futurist, hip hugging, lace up, lasered gold leather trousers complete with gold fringing on the outer leg seam. The matching shrunken leather jacket was married to striped cigarette trousers and a statement making chrome, white and obsidian belt with circular discs adding a flamboyant edge.The bird life / fauna print continued to flourish on a silk twill narrow tuxedo suit, perfect for the modern day rock siren. The suit was paired to a lace up, semi sheer pencil pleat blouse adorned with gold leaf ties adding ostentation to the characterful number.
Red carpet alert! The transparent ebony embellished floor sweeping gown was a piquant addition. Lavish, hand beaded paillette applique encompassed the dress and swathed Bochert's torso ever so elegantly.
Bohemian vibes reigned supreme on a peony pink ruffled shirt complete with free spirited bell sleeves. The shirt was worn unbuttoned, plunging to the navel and tucked into mid wash denim flares of 7/8 length. The jeans were emblazoned with oversized bird-of-paradise motifs in shades of turquoise, tangerine, lemon and teal.
A diaphanous, psychedelic maxi starred in hues of coral, jade, rose, azure and cobalt. The abstract scarf print offered generous draping with billowy sleeves, v-neck and attenuated waist concluding the silhouette.
An enlivened metallic rose gold bomber jacket featured gold snakeskin trimmings including an oversized collar. A heavenly neo romantic, white, ruffle blouse was married to a candy apple red, a-line, suede mini skirt. Python panelling and silver circular discs punctuated the skirt which brimmed of sixties mod squad undertones.
A muted salmon and ebony fauna romper appeared in micro proportions. A boxing belt toughened the dainty garment. A cropped matador inspired jacket accompanied the playsuit. White lace up boots resembling ice skates were the footwear of choice.
An ethereal emerald green and royal blue ignited a whimsical petticoat dress. Fauna applique panelling made an appearance throughout the torso and on the high-low hem of the dress.A delicate addition for the deluxe jet setter.
A halter neck, flamingo pink, floor grazing gown was highlighted by black undulating fauna on the chest. A narrow lace insert plunged from the neckline to the drop waist. A tiered peplum fell romantically on the hip surging through to reveal a voluminous skirt.
Monochromatic notes were evident on a peak shoulder, crepe, tuxedo jacket complete with graphic print. A basic deep cut cami was coupled to highwaisted, thigh skimming culottes, a sleek addition. A black panther dangled from a gold ringed choker necklace adding the exotic edge that is embedded into Cavalli heritage.
By Courtney Jones.
Work It!
WORK IT!
With spring upon us it’s time to step up and get into gear
for the warmer months. Incorporating several workouts into your weekly routine
will ensure you’re beach bod ready to hit the sand, equipped with confidence
from within.
Whether your preferred training method be the gym, power
walking, jogging, yoga or a team sport having the correct workout gear
encourages motivation and determination.
No longer limited to tees, shorts and
trackies, fashion and form are fused together to create high performance
garments for maximum training mobility.
Athleisure has steadily crept into the wardrobes of men and
women throughout Sydney, no longer restricted to the gym. Women look to techy
leggings in an array of digi patterns, colours and lengths. Bright, lightweight
anoraks in breathable fabrics provide warmth for the cool mornings and
evenings. Men, look to form fitting tanks, fleece zip up hoodies, compression
shorts and performance running pants.
With an abundance of sporting footwear on the market choose
from a multitude of designs to suit your exercise criteria.
Happy training and remember- go hard or go home!
By Courtney Jones.
Left to right:
ROW 1-
NAVITAS NATURALS Raw cacao powder $43
BABOLAT Drive Max 110 tennis racquet $275
NIKE Pro classic logo bra $40
SPORTSWAYS Hand weights $135
APPLE Ipod touch 64GB $435
ROW 2-
NIKE Speed rope $42
ADIDAS by STELLA
McCARTNEY Cotton and
jersey shorts $89
ADIDAS by STELLA
McCARTNEY Hooded
perforated shell jacket $175
NIKE Water bottle $23
ROW 3-
APPLE Watch $1399
WILSON Tennis balls $12
NIKE Sweatbands $26
NIKE Lacquer black leggings $70
URBANEARS Modern Musician Headphones $83
ROW 4-
LONSDALE Preston sweatshirt $99
NIKE Featherlight cap $30
ADIDAS by STELLA
McCARTNEY Adizero XT
trainers $170
GREEN JUICE $5.50
ETSY Grey slogan tank $38
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL COUTURE 2015
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL COUTURE 2015
Illustrious French designer, Alexandre Vauthier delivered an enticing collection for the self assured woman. Pulsating energy echoed throughout, injecting seductive charm with Native American connotations teamed to a distinct rocker mood.
Texan model Vanessa Moody opened the collection in a butter soft, obsidian, leather, cross over bust micro dress. Overblown, cuffed sleeves and colossal fringed leather sash graced the waist and cascaded freely from the left lapel. Footwear comprised of multi strap heels which crept up the lower calf, finalised with gold hardware and dainty feather centrepiece, a dose of Navajo thrown into the mix.
Valery Kaufman modelled a gossamer lace bodysuit complete with raw , unfinished neckline. The body skimming transparent tank showcased a reptilian pattern which flowed seamlessly into a fuchsia, duchesse satin, bubble mini skirt. An oversized, elongated, masculine blazer hardened the arabesque. Ysaunny Brito modelled a one shoulder, asymmetric bodysuit version which was married to a satin fuchsia ruffled, tiered, asymmetric floor sweeping statement making skirt which brimmed of romanticism, decadence reigning supreme.
High voltage rebellion came in the form of a cropped boxy patent leather moto jacket teamed to a black plunging bodysuit and fearless second skin leggings in matching patent leather which featured spliced detail and looked as though Edward Scissorhands had tended to them.
Lindsey Wixon rocked a sizzling satanic red python leather motorcycle dress. Details included an industrial asymmetric zipper, ruching and oversized cocoon shoulders creating a gridiron effect. A suede, tasselled sash attenuated the waist, adding a nomadic edge to the amplified number. Caged vermilion booties concluded the eighties inspired look.
A sumptuous Coyote chubby in shades of alabaster, honey and pearl grey was paired to a hip hugging suede scarlet mini. The hemline comprised of gold plated tubes interwoven with lengthy strips of suede floor grazing tassels, a sensual addition.
An architectural, deep decolletage noir mini dress was cut with the utmost precision. Sharp shoulders, 3/4 sleeves and a step hem enhanced the minimalistic dress. A constricting waist cincher featured in suede, iridescent gold and python highlighting the silhouette.
Maartje Verhoef modelled a slinky one shoulder, chiffon, fringed dress in ebony and burnished gold. The dress comprised of asymmetric chiffon panels held together by gold plated tubes which engulfed the torso. A raw, waxed leather hem finalised the suggestive creation.
The collection closed with a scintillating, effervescent, plunging, wraparound mini dress. The emboldened lustrous gold creation was festooned with embellishment resembling a reptilian and required 1600 hours of craftsmanship.
Kohl rimmed smoky eyes, nude lips and undone tresses added a devil may care attitude.
By Courtney Jones.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
ALICE McCALL SPRING 2015
ALICE McCALL SPRING 2015
Alice McCall delivered a whimsical Spring 2015 collection replete with flirtatious, free spirited connotations. Playful silhouettes embodying seventies bohemian charm played a starring role throughout the design equilibrium. Model besties Avril Alexander and Kendal Schuler fronted the campaign, posing together in a series of characterful garments brimming with girlish charisma.
Standouts included duck egg blue, midrise corduroy lace up flares which also featured in the shade of ebony. The flares were teamed to a dainty cut-out floral bralet or sleek black for those who prefer a minimalistic approach.
Scalloped embroidery frequented romantic, peasant folklore concoctions alongside cropped, cutaway, halter key hole blouses and high waisted playsuits including the exceptionally exquisite 'Better Be Good To Me' playsuit in the hue of angelic seashell.
Textured, saccharine lavender pink knits appeared on calf length pencil skirt, spliced crop top, three quarter sleeve keyhole body con mini dress and a relaxed shoestring strap sweetheart jumpsuit featuring wide leg arabesque complete with thigh high split.
Delicate floral applique lit up transparent stomach grazing blouses. Oversized sleeves lent fragility and innocence to the equation. A matching trumpet hem midi skirt concluded the modernised twinset. For those wishing to bare their pins team to the sculptural, origami inspired 'Miss You' shorts.
Graphite and white intarsia knits featured undulating fauna in figure hugging contours, think cut-out bras, pencil skirts, jumpers, rompers and thigh skimming mini dresses.
Seventies playfulness reigned supreme on a striped salt n pepper dress. Fringing descended from under the bust and sleeve. The 'Higher Than The Sun' jumper version was paired to narrow, 7/8 lattice sheer trousers for those wishing to channel a tailored gypsy vibe, with a dose of masculinity thrown into the mix.
Saturated periwinkle blue, dominated a peacock motif, jersey, tie up, bustier playsuit. The striking pattern called for a sojourn to Florence. Languid Palazzo pants and relaxed shirt also featured the bold, crisp pattern.
Laura Ashley inspired paisleys made their way onto poetic bishop sleeve liberty print blouses, maxis and loose fitted shorts in relaxed proportions. Shades of sky, pistachio, blackcurrant and lapis punctuated the delicate pieces.
Linear cut cotton highlighted luscious, voluminous blouses, jumpsuits and cut-out shifts in dainty shades of wisteria and spring green.
Alice McCall debuted her swimwear line this season. Expect to see form fitting one pieces in black and white, seductive scoop backs and stretch lace inserts. For those who wish to opt for a bikini look no further than the 'Out Of Sight' twinset in a athletic design which includes racer front, adjustable straps teamed to stretch side Brazilian bottoms offering medium coverage.
'And She Was There, There She Goes' is an effervescent collection bursting with pulchritude, dropping in stores this August and September.
By Courtney Jones.
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