Lanvin Pre Fall 2013

Lanvin Pre Fall 2013

Alber Elbaz's latest offering was a presentation of meticulously refined garments in a throng of grandiose fabrics. Haphazardous prints ruled the collection without a glimpse of tumult to be detected.

Janice Alida opened the show in a Dalmatian leopard print fabric blouson teamed with analogous cigarette leg trouser. Chrome, minimalistic cuffs encapsulated Alida's wrists. A cascading, geometric, chrome neck plate was a covet worthy item. A generously proportioned calfskin envelope clutch in considerable sized leopard print was a swank annexation that completed the look.

The collection had hints of country and equestrian aesthetics with connotations of Hermes and Ralph Lauren. Black, cashmere, blanket wraps and ponchos were paired with ribbed, charcoal knitwear. Black jersey leggings featured reinforced thigh stitching and panelling. Juliana Schurig stood statuesquely in a rich chocolate, fringed, full length blanket wrap teamed with mahogany, round toe, platform, under the knee reptilian boot.

A statement making pony skin zebra print coat featured black leather cuffs.

The cocktail dress of the collection was of true Lanvin style. A satin bandeau with colossal bow back detail paired with tweed charcoal adjoining pencil skirt.

Tweed featured predominantly on a sculptural coat with sateen torso detail and peak shoulder.

A palatial black fur gilet was married with silk sateen stilt trouser featuring daisy embellishment and matching tunic.

A leather, balloon sleeved jacket gathered around the waist, this was twinned with a high waisted waxed leather skirt, black turtleneck and elbow length gloves ruching models forearms.

The presentation closed with a deep vermilion, sweet heart neckline, knee length dress. Key specifics included decorative centre sternum flower and raw tweed seams, a chic, effortless addition.

Accessories comprised of extravagant costume jewellery including silver and gold chunky chain choker, black velvet ribbon woven throughout, centrepiece consisted of a metallic flower pendant. A profusion of layered oversized link necklaces and flower brooches were on offer. A knockout Tigers eye jewelled choker featured strips of silk suspended from models necks. A burnt paprika, snakeskin obi belt was a dapper accession. A navy, ethereal minaudiere was punctuated with crystal encrusted amethyst and rose quartz.

By Courtney Jones.

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2013

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2013

Roberto Cavalli has a distinct cognizance of exactly what his customer base desires and his latest spring collection was carried out scrupulously and meticulously to champion true Cavalli style.
The colour palette consisted heavily of black and white. When colour did creep in it was in brilliant shades of orange sorbet, peach, emerald green, lavender and aquamarine which popped against the stark, monochromatic contrast.
Majestically stylish ensembles included a white lace, intricately embellished shrunken blazer with peak shoulder and white lapels. A matching shirt and sleek, figure hugging, hipster trouser complete with glass crystal, encrusted, bead work in swirling Pucciesque patterns resembled a broderie anglaise doily. The narrow trousers lent an elongated silhouette.
A profusion of sizzling, peek a boo cut outs were prominent on eveningwear which featured scintillating embellishment and rich velvets. One runway number channelled a modern day Morticia gothic, neo romanticism quality. Sheer netting mirrored gossamer airiness with an abundance of beaded strips applied to a striking, decadent, evening dress.
The tunic and trouser combo which has proven extremely popular with designers this season was revealed on a white lace, embroided tunic paired with slashed, silk fringed trousers.
Models wafted down the runway in sensual, languid arabesques including an apricot, punched leather insert, lingerie slip dress in a stylish Italian scarf print with flashes of emerald green which worked well against the apricot palette.
Roberto Cavalli released his inner safari with signature, exotic leopard prints and snakeskin panelling. Alluring, shoe string, plunge back dresses consumed of provocation.
Accessories were fearless and included a mash up of jungle predators. A chunky, white tiger cuff, very Bulgari, festooned models wrists. Tigers enveloped models ears on ear cuffs. Silver and pewter rectangular pieces formed chunky bangles, layered upon one another. Coiled snakes and tigers featured on chokers and collars. A multi faceted onyx and gold caged cocktail ring offered lustrous grandeur. A small white, crocodile, ladylike boxy, satchel came complete with gold chain handle. Other finishes included a graphic snake, aqua print bag and embossed leather numbers. Skinny, polished belts came in a selection of metallic, crocodile finishes. An oversized, rose gold pair of sunglasses featured sepia lenses and leaf detail on frames, tres chic. Vertiginous, strappy stilettos in snake pewter were a wardrobe must have.
Overall a effervescent collection celebrating a woman's form and silhouette.

By Courtney Jones.