TOM FORD FALL 2016

TOM FORD FALL 2016

Designer Tom Ford kicked off New York Fashion Week with a bang, showcasing his Fall RTW 2016 collection at the former Four Seasons restaurant. A roll call of supermodels took to the runway including Ford favourites Amber Valetta, Liya Kebede, Carolyn Murphy and Natasha Poly. The collection fell into two categories, ladylike military surplus versus amplified, impeccable glamour.

The first series of looks Ford experimented with textured tweeds, herringbone and washed leather, oozing with earthy connotations. Key looks included a slimline, charcoal, tweed pencil skirt which fell elegantly below the knee. The demure attire was given a dose of attitude when pared back to a honey fudge, butter soft leather jacket. A collarless, elasticised neckline, poetic sleeves and peplum waist featured on the dip dye number. Statement making jewellery was on the agenda with chain drop earrings sporting gargantuan horn and leaf accoutrement. A gold ring choker was adorned with a molten centrepiece.

Ondria Hardin modelled a structured, high neck, camouflage jacket complete with moulded peplum. A hazelnut, double leather belt nipped in the waist, feminine silhouettes highlighting the waist reigning supreme. Lemon, rounded aviators complemented the side part, slicked back hairstyle exposing enviable razor sharp cheekbones. Black, second skin, leather, over the knee boots oozed with dominatrix qualities.

American model Carolyn Murphy ignited the runway in an opulent, round neck, long, sleeve, body skimming, sequin encrusted gown. The scintillating number starred chilli red and white sequin panelling emulating flames cascading form the upper thigh. 

Natasha Poly modelled a radiant, boatneck, long sleeve, cocktail gown encapsulated in gunmetal grey and raven sequins, sheer decadence prevailing. A black waist cincher attenuated the waist of the body caressing arabesque. An opaque, ink, wide choker framing the neckline concluded the red carpet worthy addition.  

An eye catching, tomato red, wraparound, plunge sequin dress in relaxed proportions was not for the faint hearted. The eighties derived number offered plenty of seductive charm with the sequined fabric swathing the torso ever so effortlessly.

An oversized leopard print, exotic, funnel neck, sleeveless blouse starred in the shade of dove grey and ebony. The bold print was married to a sleek black pencil skirt embellished with delicate hand beaded crystal fringing which glistened with every stride Binx Walton took on the runway.

Other standouts included sumptuous fur coats steeped in luxury; think 3/4 patchwork coat with a plush shearling collar, intarsia colour block floor length coat in shades of vanilla bean, chocolate and black and a mottled shearling, dip dye coat in monochromatic hues of oyster grey, snow white and ink.

A collection enriched with stylish majesty for the jet set, fashion pack.

By Courtney Jones.