ALTUZARRA FALL 2016

ALTUZARRA FALL 2016

Paris born designer, Joseph Altuzarra delivered an eclectic collection for his New York Fall 2016 show. Gypset, globetrotters with a penchant for all things luxurious were on the agenda with tailored garments mixed with exotic, bohemian prints and fabrics very much in attendance.

An Ikat, monochromatic, structured blouse featured a raw, frayed, subtle v-neck, peak shoulders and a collage of multi diamond and zig zag patterns throughout. The artisanal blouse was worn tucked into a midnight, paisley, knee length skirt. Two provocative thigh splits oozed with sensuality and mystique. Under the knee, jacquard boots flourished with dainty, ebony flowers.

A black and white, oversized snood was paired to a cabernet, tasselled skirt. The crimson popped delightfully against a stark, white, body skimming pencil skirt with black accents. Industrial zippers featured on the skirt pockets adding a nonchalant edge. Ladylike pearls dangled freely from lobes. 

A beetroot, woven blouse inspired by antique Indian textiles was coupled to aubergine,drawstring, languid trousers complete with black velvet trimmings. An unlikely combination for the free spirited woman. Navy, almond toe, reptilian ankle boots were a striking accessory.

Dutch model Romy Schonberger, modelled an ivory knitted turtleneck complete with black, blanket stitching cascading down the centre. A floral, leather bomber jacket was adorned with large, black, leather pockets, delicate flora and a plush shearling collar was layered to the knit. A scarf print pencil skirt oozed with finesse and featured centre, button closure with a seductive split revealing plenty of thigh, baring flesh.

Rock n roll dominated on a ribbed, teal, slouch knit sweater enlivened by fuchsia, sky and ebony v shape fringing, very Isabel Marant. A slimline, jogging pant punctuated by teal stripes finalised the insouciant, athleisure number.

The collection closed with a succession of fluid, handkerchief hem maxi skirts and evening dresses emblazoned with silver, spangled sequins and soutache embroidery. Texan catwalk fave, Vanessa Moody modelled a standout, plunging, vermilion and burgundy full skirted maxi dress brimming with gypsy, ostentation. Adept artistry shone bright on the hand embellished garment, think black sequin rosettes, borders and undulating lace patterns in ice silver. Style cues derived from Indian saris, ethnicity reigning supreme.

By Courtney Jones.