ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL COUTURE 2016

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL COUTURE 2016

French designer Alexandre Vauthier produced a victorious Fall Couture collection. Enlivened garments displaying exhibitionism were the order of the day, with a distinct commando does couture vibe present.

Catwalk queen Sasha Luss modelled a taupe, sweetheart bustier mini dress comprising of overlapped, horizontal strips punctuated by rivets aplenty. The thigh grazing, body con number was paired to a desert sand, sahrienne parka worn nonchalantly over shoulders. Neutral, bandage, high heeled sandals accented by eyelets concluded the intoxicating combo.

A plush, ombre, midi length fox fur coat starred  in shades of vanilla, butterscotch and salted caramel. The voluminous proportions were attenuated by a perforated, khaki, canvas belt which finalised the impeccably glamorous  winter warmer.

Texan model Lindsey Wixon modelled a showstopping, military green, deconstructed, abstract gown. Details included a strapless step neckline bodice, capacious wraparound skirt revealing a centre split with plenty of leg on offer. A punctuated, over extended belt was wrapped around the waist numerous times and knotted ever so nonchalantly with the remainder of the belt cascading to the calf. Forest green, suede lace up stilettos were the footwear of choice, ready for battle!

American Molly Blair modelled an oxblood, oversized, patent leather trench coat. Sloping shoulders, blouson sleeves, epaulettes and gun patch frequented the polished addition. Matching thigh boots featured subtle ruching, plummeting down a centre seam, oozing of sheer attitude for the liberated woman.

Dutch model Romy Schonberger took to the runway in an onyx, plumage emblazoned, strapless, mini dress. Gravity eluding feathers sewn vertically framed the decolletage ever so delicately. A matte, seaweed, accentuated waist bow nipped in the waist. An alluring cocktail number sure to get you noticed.

Androgynous tailoring came in the form of an enlarged, man style, classic white shirt, sleeves rolled up for the casual cool factor. Embellished, camouflage cargo pants were married to the staple shirt worn slouchy and cuffed. A buttersoft, leather fudge belt, chunky bejewelled layered bangles and juniper eyelet accented, ankle strap stilettos were the accessories of choice.

The fitted tuxedo was reinvented, this time consisting of a slinky maxi silhouette with a sky high thigh split. Oversized black fishnet stockings were adorned with dainty silver crystals adding a graphic element to the monochromatic garment. A plunging neckline, ink obi sash and black courts concluded the suggestive evening dress.

Easy elegance with an unmistakable Parisian mood proved to be the style flavour on the agenda.

By Courtney Jones.