ALTUZARRA SPRING RTW 2017

ALTUZARRA SPRING RTW SPRING 2017

Designer Joseph Altuzarra unveiled his Spring 2017 collection with aplomb. Altuzarra channelled a cheerful, upbeat, coquettish, convivial vibe with saccharine prints bursting with femininity,very much in attendance. A Dolce la Vita theme reigned supreme, highlighting the female form.

American model Ondria Hardin took to the runway in a form fitting, cornflower blue, knee length pencil skirt plastered with peach and amethyst enlarged poppies. The high waisted, belted skirt was twinned to a deep decolletage, sleeveless, wraparound blouse featuring the same floral poppy print this time flourishing in shades of vanilla, watermelon and fuchsia.Accessories comprised of sky blue, leather, high heeled sandals complete with wraparound ankle tie detail, statement, modern, undulating earrings in the shade of oyster and a fairy floss pink and python mini saddle bag finalised with a black leather tassel and cherry key charm. 

Romance ruled on a ruffled, floral bralet in colourful hues of ballet pink, rockmelon and strawberry. A neat, ladylike, blue gingham pencil skirt featured darts and a raspberry, embroidered, scalloped hem. A grommet, duck egg blue, leather belt attenuated the waist. A mini tomato red leather pouchette added easy elegance to the ensemble.

An exotic, reptilian, precision cut blazer in powder puff blue was given a dose of bohemia with sequined lemons embellished throughout. The sharp tailored blazer was married to a dainty, delicate, pastel blue, cherry print bralet. The print continued to star on a bias cut, knee length skirt complete with asymmetrical ruffles. Glitter mauve, ankle strap, high heeled sandals added some spun sugar to the sweet number.

Dutch model Romy Schonberger modelled a ribbed, off the shoulder, sky blue, stretch knit top exposing bare shoulders. A wraparound pencil skirt with flirty thigh split screamed femme fatale. A natural python leather belt nipped in the waist. A metallic silver, snakeskin, mini, saddle bag shone iridescently. Avant garde, sculptural, chandelier style earrings worked harmoniously with the slicked back hairstyle which framed the face effortlessly.

Other key garments included a candy stripe, ribbed, body con, off the shoulder dress caressing the female arabesque and tiered, decadent, floor grazing maxi dresses in python and broderie anglaise. Military accents made an appearance, igniting safari jackets, a sleek shirt dress and a cargo skirt piped in snakeskin trimmings.

An exuberant, charming display bursting with feminine allure.

By Courtney Jones.