Roberto Cavalli Spring 2013

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2013

Roberto Cavalli has a distinct cognizance of exactly what his customer base desires and his latest spring collection was carried out scrupulously and meticulously to champion true Cavalli style.
The colour palette consisted heavily of black and white. When colour did creep in it was in brilliant shades of orange sorbet, peach, emerald green, lavender and aquamarine which popped against the stark, monochromatic contrast.
Majestically stylish ensembles included a white lace, intricately embellished shrunken blazer with peak shoulder and white lapels. A matching shirt and sleek, figure hugging, hipster trouser complete with glass crystal, encrusted, bead work in swirling Pucciesque patterns resembled a broderie anglaise doily. The narrow trousers lent an elongated silhouette.
A profusion of sizzling, peek a boo cut outs were prominent on eveningwear which featured scintillating embellishment and rich velvets. One runway number channelled a modern day Morticia gothic, neo romanticism quality. Sheer netting mirrored gossamer airiness with an abundance of beaded strips applied to a striking, decadent, evening dress.
The tunic and trouser combo which has proven extremely popular with designers this season was revealed on a white lace, embroided tunic paired with slashed, silk fringed trousers.
Models wafted down the runway in sensual, languid arabesques including an apricot, punched leather insert, lingerie slip dress in a stylish Italian scarf print with flashes of emerald green which worked well against the apricot palette.
Roberto Cavalli released his inner safari with signature, exotic leopard prints and snakeskin panelling. Alluring, shoe string, plunge back dresses consumed of provocation.
Accessories were fearless and included a mash up of jungle predators. A chunky, white tiger cuff, very Bulgari, festooned models wrists. Tigers enveloped models ears on ear cuffs. Silver and pewter rectangular pieces formed chunky bangles, layered upon one another. Coiled snakes and tigers featured on chokers and collars. A multi faceted onyx and gold caged cocktail ring offered lustrous grandeur. A small white, crocodile, ladylike boxy, satchel came complete with gold chain handle. Other finishes included a graphic snake, aqua print bag and embossed leather numbers. Skinny, polished belts came in a selection of metallic, crocodile finishes. An oversized, rose gold pair of sunglasses featured sepia lenses and leaf detail on frames, tres chic. Vertiginous, strappy stilettos in snake pewter were a wardrobe must have.
Overall a effervescent collection celebrating a woman's form and silhouette.

By Courtney Jones.