BEC AND BRIDGE RESORT 2017

BEC AND BRIDGE RESORT 2017

Designers Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston of Bec and Bridge produced an exotic, balmy resort collection inspired by an Indian summer, Spiced, scintillating fabrics caressed the body with fluidity very much in attendance. The collection destined to be worn by a spirited, feminine and fierce woman.

A heady mix of incense infusions filled the room as chalk artists set the scene with large scale floral designs emblazoned on the runway. It's a spiritual Hindu tradition to ask the blessing of the goddess Lakshmi and a traditional welcome message to guests. 

The collection opened with an elongated, georgette, boxy tuxedo jacket in masculine proportions. Hip grazing, languid, tailored trousers and a diamond, stomach baring halter crop in snow white concluded the fashion forward combo.

A burnt persimmon, dip dye woven lurex mini dress comprised of exposed shoulders, plunging decolletage and billowing sleeves. A matching, shimmering mini featured gathering on an off centre flounce. Bec and Bridge collaborated with Tony Bianco on the vertiginous footwear, a look which resulted in razor sharp stilettos in rustic shades including salted caramel, tan and red brick. Tassels swished freely, wraparound suede ankle ties complete with silver adornment exuded the ultimate 'go to' bohemian sandal.

Juliette Perkins modelled a muted duck egg blue, draped dress which consisted of ruched, asymmetrical, mini hemline, torso cut-outs and under wire breast cups suspended asymmetrically from the left shoulder, bandage style.

A liquid satin, plunging v-neck blouse in the shade of blush featured 3/4 flared sleeves with drawstring ties which cascaded to the floor. The blouse was worn tucked into a lurex, pastel, candy stripe mini skirt in a colour palette made up of ballet pink, metallic lilac and glistening gold.

A luxuriant, rouleau strap, wraparound, v-neck, buttery suede dress encompassed divine seventies style connotations. The thigh high split added a dose of sensuality.

A molten marigold midi dress lit up the catwalk. A strapless neckline flowed seamlessly into a high waisted pencil skirt connected by a knotted tie at the navel. A centre split added freedom of movement to the fluidic number. 

Swimwear offerings included a peach sorbet one piece starring one shoulder, torso cut-out and contrast blanket stitching, fringing plummeting from the side of the shoulder and waist. A halter one piece in terracotta featured deep decolletage, oversized armholes and wraparound waist. Free spirited beach babes reigning supreme.

Ingrid Williams closed the collection in an iridescent, gunmetal, storm cocktail number. A glimmering and undulating overlay added plenty of sparkle to the web like embellishment. A chiffon, decorated, singular flare sleeve, cut out torso, midnight free flowing, thigh grazing skirt screamed effervescent party girl attire.

The Bec and Bridge collection radiates a woman's strength and confidence as she celebrates her natural inner beauty.

By Courtney Jones.