MOSCHINO RESORT 2017

MOSCHINO RESORT 2017

Designer Jeremy Scott of Moschino produced a bold resort collection for the fearless fashion crusader. Psychedelic, kitsch elements played a starring role throughout, with 60s and 70s style connotations reigning supreme. The show was held in Los Angeles at LA Live. Scott stated "I just wanted to make something fun. Something a little theatrical, something colourful and upbeat, and bright, that my Soul Cycle instructor, and neighbours, and the pop stars who I adore, who are also my neighbours could come and see together". The show featured catwalk appearance by models Romee Strijd, Alessandra Ambrosio, Stella Maxwell, Miranda Kerr, Devon Aoki, Hailey Baldwin and Taylor Hill.

Miranda Kerr opened the collection modelling an exotic, embroidered, sweetheart bustier mini dress complete with matching, shrunken, bouffant sleeve, cropped jacket. The colour palette comprised of fire engine red, canary yellow and mirrored circles in undulating patterns. The cultural ensemble channelled all things Indian with plenty of spice on offer.

Dutch Victoria's Secret Angel, Romee Strijd strutted her stuff in a pair of liquorice striped bell bottoms in shades of turquoise, sherbet and onyx. The free spirited flares were teamed to a matching bralet complete with delicate lemon tassel trimmings. A stud infested leather jacket oozed with the rock n roll cool factor. Accessories comprised of enlarged hippie beads in a rainbow of colour attached to a gold medallion, anchor suspended choker, floral floppy sun hat emblazoned with oversized blooms, chain link hip hugging waist belt featuring peace sign trinkets and platform Mary Janes. 

Flower power dominated on a sleek, tailored tuxedo jacket ignited by lavender, lime, pink and yellow flowers splashed boldly throughout. Narrow fitted flares caressed legs and screamed free spirited woman. A long, single layer of love beads and a bejewelled heart choker adorned the neck. Gargantuan embellished cross earrings dangled precariously from lobes while a colossal, floppy fun hat in smashing snow leopard was plastered with Moschino's logo.

Bleached, micro mini denim hotpants were cut high on the thigh and starred aquamarine diamond and stud embellishment. Girls dust off that bedazzler and trim pockets with rhinestones aplenty. A turmeric, cropped sweater with elbow length sleeves featured a fuchsia Ganesha elephant motif with a kaleidoscope of balloons surrounding the cartoon elephant. An oversized page boy hat in the shade of pineapple, mirrored colourful round sunglasses and avant garde mirror and sequin encrusted earrings were the accessory of choice. Tomato red, Converse All Stars inspired, platform high top boots concluded the gaudy get up.    

Chanel Iman modelled floral, watermelon hued, leather boxing shorts decorated with Moschino's logo. A leather, hot pink, sky and orange bustier sprinkled with baubles added a flirtatious edge. Mandarin, sequined, go-go boots concluded the frolicsome combo.

Noughties model Devon Aoki closed the show in a pair of transparent, cornflower blue, lace flares and an ornate sweetheart cropped bustier. Clusters of floral motifs in hues of periwinkle, amethyst, magenta, lime and marigold flourished on the playful number. A mini replica leather jacket handbag complete with chain handle was decorated with lipsticks and badges galore. A mammoth Barbie pink Greek fisherman cap was punctuated by mirrored discs, colossal papier mache bangles in a variety of colours, layered for maximum effect and a hyperbolized cross ornament played centrepiece on a flower encrusted short chain necklace.

An uplifting feel good display, sure to brighten your day. Wallflowers need not apply.

By Courtney Jones.