Roberto Cavalli Pre Fall 2013

Roberto Cavalli Pre Fall 2013

Roberto Cavalli's latest line up was a visual ambiance resplendent of a dark, enchanted forest. Majestic artiness teamed with mannish tailoring were the hallmark features of the collection.

Meghan Collison morphed into creations referencing poetic romanticism imagery.

Heralding looks included an oversized, fox fur coat, tiered in shades of ebony, ivory, nude and coffee paired with cow hide print, pony skin, flared, wide leg trouser, pervading nonchalant ease. A black, androgynous sweater came complete with fur torso panelling and high- low hem.

Cavalli's signature staple tuxedo, a weapon of seduction made an appearance yet again, this time updated with Florence Broadhurst print lapels, black shirting buttoned up to the neck with front flat placket and brooch centrepiece adornment.

A psychedelic, monochromatic, feather printed trench was worn belted, featuring contrasting houndstooth tweed belt and lapels. An impeccably polished, grey black, python, double breasted jacket with anorak characteristics featured luxurious, fur collar which framed Collison's shoulders. Digital lace was plastered over drop waist tunics. Liquid, embellish like scales were evident on a long sleeve, knee length, black, turtleneck dress resulting in the fluidity of an underwater sea creature. Leather jackets featured opulent fur peplums complete with braided waist and shearling collar. The look was twinned with tooled leather, pencil skirts.

Scrawled, calligraphy like digital prints reminiscent of the French artist Toulouse Lautrec's burlesque paintings were found on dramatic, black lace, gossamer chiffon, eveningwear. Think modern day, goth, lavishness.

Velvet suiting was teamed with satin waistcoat and white shirting complete with priests collar.

Swash buckling pirate references crept in on suede, boxy jackets with eyelet detail resembling sutures dissecting and deconstructing the garment.

Bold, characterful jewellery included bejewelled ear climbers, jade knuckle cocktail rings, neck ornamentation comprising of silver bars, gold chains and medieval motif, feathered cuffs complete with multifaceted gems. A diminutive black and gold minaudiere featured gold dragon symbolism, other minaudiere textures included embossed, leather snakeskin. The fox fur theme continued on ankle strap, high heeled sandals in shades of ivory and rustic brown.

By Courtney Jones.