Blumarine Spring/Summer 2014

Blumarine Spring/Summer 2014

Italian designer Anna Molinari of Blumarine produced a whimsical S/S 2014 Collection brimming with innocence and feminine charm. Halfway through the collection Molinari injected a renegade, grunge element. Insouciance reigned supreme.

Kati Nescher opened the show in a pure white, delicate, point d'esprit, funnel neck peak shoulder jacket with deconstructed cummerbund detail worn spliced open to reveal a transparent mesh tank. Sleeves on the jacket comprised of embroided butterfly lace. Bermuda shorts in matching lace fabric completed the look. White, strappy, T-bar sandals with caged connotations were a bourgeois accessory.

A frothy, ethereal, dainty, butterfly lace strapless dress was body skimming and featured point d-esprit on sleeves and decolletage. A grosgrain ribbon belt attenuated the waist.

Romanticism ruled on a blouse featuring scattered blossoms with ruched cap sleeve detail. A simplistic addition which oozed with insouciance. Strategically placed blossoms were strewn throughout a sheer tank paired with an a-line pencil skirt. Detail comprised of a light imprint of fire engine red and ink.

A nude, barely there look graced a round neck, 3/4 sleeve floor length gown with embroided rosettes. A nude strapless corset slip dress was worn underneath. Butterflies enveloped a high waisted pencil skirt in shades of teak and white with gossamer like qualites. Garden party attire best conjured up the imagery.

The rebel within began to emerge when Yumi Lambert took to the runway in a strapless, ruffled rosette dress complete with mullet hemline, flowers cascading. Black, chunky ankle boots with buckle detail were a fierce addition.

Molinari channelled a modern day Brigitte Bardot reminiscent of her St Tropez days when Anna Ewers modelled a sweetheart neckline, fitted dress with cake like ruffled trimmings in canary yellow. A duchesse silk satin pencil skirt in lemon curd was paired with an empire line, cropped cardigan complete with fur collar and crystallized body and sleeves. A bling worthy, crystal encrusted envelope clutch complemented the look.

A lady bug red, man style blazer was of relaxed proportions,  featuring a white lapel, a provocative sheer mesh tee teamed with masculine, black leather, 3/4 trousers.

A fire engine red, a-line leather pencil skirt was married to a scoop neck blouse complete with silver cobweb embellishment.

A black chiffon, polka dot, deep plunge blouse revealed Ieva Laguna's broad shoulders. The blouse was worn tucked into a monochromatic black and white pencil skirt with sketched flowers printed onto the fabric.

An iridescent silver and black sequin encrusted mini dress was paired with a structured shoulder satin and lace tuxedo jacket. Perfect for the club scene and glitterati. The show drew to a close with a  strapless, cocktail, undulating ostrich feather dress in dove grey, black and silver. Embroided silver fauna completed the look.

By Courtney Jones.

Michael Kors Fall 2012

Michael Kors continued his usual design philosophy this season.
Luxurious, timeless pieces were on display. The Michael Kors woman appears to have journeyed off into the rustic wilderness and found sanctuary in a decadent cabin lodge.
Tartans and plaid were key elements in the collection. The fabric featured on ponchos, capes and coats.
Fur was statement making, seen on collars of lace blouses, leather gloves, stoles and gilets.
There is no excuse this winter for not looking warm and chic this season. Mongolian fur coats were absolutely stunning in soft silver,grey, vermilion, ivory and fawn.
Tweed and leather shifts with scalloped hemlines offered sharp and sleek tailoring. This look was complete with wayfarers.
Cable knit turtlenecks were paired with champagne , lace skirts. Gold sequin, drop waist, flapper dress, worn by Karmen Pedaru added plenty of glitz and glamour. Hounds tooth, cigarette style pants offered an alternative to plaid.
Accessories included oversized fur totes, fox fur tails attached to clutches, black ankle boots with chrome chunky heel, T bar Mary Jayne's and fur boots which had a Yeti like quality to them.
Charcoal, chunky, ribbed socks were prevalent on the runway, these complimented charcoal, wool, arm warmers.
Looks were frequently brought together with belts. Think either super skinny or wide waist cinchers.
No doubt this collection will delight Kors's avid American clientele.
Although I might not be able to afford anything in this highly covetable collection, I recently purchased Kors by Michael Kors, Jada, suede, lace up, wedge bootie for $240. I LOVE that I have a little piece of Michael Kors in my wardrobe!