ROBERTO CAVALLI SPRING 2016

ROBERTO CAVALLI SPRING 2016

For Creative Director Peter Dundas' first official collection at the helm of Roberto Cavalli, Dundas delved deep into the eighties decade with a jubilant display replete with liberated, sizzling garments with the hallmark features Cavalli is famed for. While other designers showcased 90s dominated looks Dundas opened the multi faceted collection with an array of sweet sorbet hued garments including an apricot, oversized full length, canvas trench which was paired to a ballet pink, cropped, leather shell and highwaisted utilitarian khaki shorts complete with asymmetrical zips and perforated black leather waist cincher. Terracotta suede boots cut low on the ankle featured tie suede detail. A single gold diamond shape earring was finalised with gold thread grazing the collarbone of model Greta Varlese. 

Maartje Verhoef took to the runway in a boxy, powder puff blue muted tee worn tucked into an ebony, a-line, leather mini. A floor sweeping frilled train was layered to the skirt which was a flamboyant inclusion.

An electric scarlet and burnt orange bomber jacket starred in a monochromatic floral and fauna print. The bold addition was paired to a fairy floss, strapless, ruched, tiered mini dress with diaphanous train. Saccharine lavender booties completed the look. A striking lustrous citrine version was married to a bronze, tapestry, tuxedo jacket steeped in Italian decadence emblazoned with lion motifs throughout. 

A showstopping colossal sized bow highlighted an alabaster, one shouldered, silk crop top. Eighties powerhouse connotations reigned supreme. Highwaisted, 7/8, denim jeans were embellished with fine beaded thread fringing, sequins and undulating lace inserts. A python shootie featured an almond toe, double buckle closure and wooden heel.

Russian model Kate Grigorieva modelled a zebra amethyst and black cropped tuxedo jacket adorned with scintillating black beading. A peach body con mini dress was teamed underneath. Cavalli's exotic jungle love affair was still very much in attendance.

A turtleneck, ruched, bandage dress in micro proportions was a textural delight. Zebra, ocelot, snake and nude strips encased Angel Rutledge's torso. A jumbo sized leather bow adorned the right shoulder and fell to the hip. Beaded strips resembling chains added plenty of the bling factor.

A floaty Grecian style mini dress in a watercolour of iced mauve and wild mulberry featured exposed shoulder with ruffled sleeve, asymmetric frill, grommet tiered billowy mini skirt attenuated by a black slimline velvet belt; a fragility with wasp like attitude prevailed.

A ruched lace, strapless bodice was accentuated with a romantic ruffled trimming which graced the decolletage and outer sleeves. The lace up front detail oozed with seductive charm. Blood red slimline waxy leather trousers came complete with wraparound waist with double gold ring detail. A fashion savvy design for the ever confident Cavalli woman.

Catwalk newcomer Romy Schonberger closed the collection in a  pink lemonade, lace up, statement making mini dress. Panelled ruching enveloped the tender, fanciful number. A large ruffle adorned the neckline and sleeves; a contemporary eye catching design bound to get you noticed.

By Courtney Jones.