CHRISTOPHER KANE SPRING 2017

CHRISTOPHER KANE SPRING 2017

British designer Christopher Kane held his Spring 2017 collection at the Tate Gallery. The collection was aptly titled 'Make Do And Amend' which resulted in an artisanal display for the beatnik bohemian. Flamboyant, hap hazardous mash ups were on offer for the neo siren with a penchant for characterful ensembles.

The opening look consisted of a transparent, gossamer, midi length dress in a muted shade of lavender. Abstract embroidery was plastered throughout the dress and comprised of undulating lemon, tomato and onyx squiggles. Layers of frothy tulle added ethereal qualities. A collarless, fox fur coat was teamed to the kitsch dress. The coat starred in shades of vanilla, buff, charcoal and flecked honey. Cumbersome, bejewelled crocs were paired to the wasp silhouette concluding in a juxtaposition of lighter than air versus masculinity.

An amethyst, deep decolletage, peplum cami featured mustard rouleau straps and intricate embellishment. A multi stone drop choker featured in shades of citrine, emerald, aquamarine and morganite. A 3/4, ivory pleated patchwork shirt was highlighted by polaroid images of garments from previous Kane collections, nostalgia reigning supreme. A hybrid showercap/ turban graced the head and was worn nonchalantly on the side exuding old world glam.

Modern contemporary dominated on a form fitting, long sleeve, round neck dress in muted mauve. Black panelling, fire engine red and white swirls frequented the upper torso. Bold, oversized, daisy floral motifs punctuated the skirt and the scalloped hem. Statement making crystallized rocks dangled precariously from gold hoops.

Quirky, eccentric and unashamedly seductive was the order of the day on a black, transparent sheath festooned with cobalt, sparkling embroidery. Sheer denier stockings were layered to the uninhibited number which left very little to the imagination. A pearlescent, ice blue, leopard trench coat was layered to the provocative dress. Gold crocs and a small neat satchel in ebony were the accessories of choice.

A series of pleated, metallic, lustrous, lame dress took to the runway in a colour palette including burnished bronze, midnight blue and pewter. Think flesh baring panels, striking silhouettes reminiscent of the 70s decade brimming with fluidity. Undone, greasy fashion tresses equalled no muss, no fuss.

Other runway favourites included a navy, boatneck, panelled lace mini dress complete with voluminous floral detail accenting the sleeve, shoulders and bust. A turmeric body con, thigh grazing lace mini dress was for the lithe and screamed for the elixir of youth. Peek-a-boo whispers of tulle and suspended gold rings added a tough girl stance to the ultra feminine number.

By Courtney Jones.