ROCK REBELLION

ROCK REBELLION

As the temperature continues to plummet warm up your winter’s day with these sizzling combinations punctuated with the energised cool factor. Amplified rock n roll glam is eternally chic and oozes of rebellion. Champion your inner rock siren with sumptuous leather, sensual lace, and suede fringing brimming with seventies style connotations. Add a splash of tomato red to enliven a monochromatic palette.

Details include capacious chains, exotic reptilian finishes, textural mash ups and industrial zippers adding a masculine edge. Channel extreme sporting chic in motocross inspired jeans complete with reinforced knee pads adding a dose of liberation. Complete your look with vertiginous stilettos and an undulating, graphic print, stretch bodice finalised with alluring key hole detail. 

Keep makeup clean and modern with lashings of voluminous mascara and a bold polished pout.

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Row1:

BALMAIN- Gold and Crystal Shoulder Duster Earrings $980 www.balmain.com

SAINT LAURENT- Monogramme Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag $2815 www.net-a-porter.com

THE KOOPLES- Embellished Felt Hat with Leather Brim $220 www.davidjones.com.au

BALMAIN- Embroidered Leather Clutch $3915 www.balmain.com

Row 2:

DOLCE and GABBANA- Dolce Matte Lipstick $48 www.saksfifthavenue.com

ALEXANDER WANG- Criss Cross Accordion Pleat Top $1950 www.stylebop.com

IRO- Biker Jacket $899 www.davidjones.com.au

GIVENCHY – Palladium Metal Chain Cuff $1360 www.selfridges.com

PAMELA LOVE- Diosa Onyx Solar Ring $130 www.gilt.com

BALMAIN- Lace Shirt $2725 www.leclaireur.com

IRO- Leather Shorts $210 www.boutique1.com

Row 3:

THE KOOPLES- Skull Paisley Print Scarf $160 www.selfridges.com

THE KOOPLES- Zebra Jersey Tank $111 www.davidjones.com.au

THE KOOPLES- Zip Detailed Leather Skirt $380 www.davidjones.com.au

THE KOOPLES- Python Leather Belt $170 www.selfridges.com

ALEXANDER WANG- Zipper Frame Sunglasses $510 www.ifchic.com

SAINT LAURENT- Petit Satchel Monogramme Leather Shoulder Bag $2139 www.mytheresa.com

Row 4:

DOLCE and GABBANA- Printed Silk Scarf $575 www.mytheresa.com

ALEXANDER WANG- Leather /Suede Laced Front Sandals $545 www.stylebop.com

GIVENCHY- Phenomen Eyes Mascara $41 www.sephora.com

MICHAEL KORS- Mini Bradshaw Stainless Steel Watch $325 www.myer.com.au

GIVENCHY- Mirtilla Sandal $1235 www.mytheresa.com

BALMAIN- Biker jeans $1700 www.myer.com.au

By Courtney Jones.

IRO Fall 2015

IRO Fall 2015

Kings of energised cool, brothers Laurent and Arik Bitton of IRO produced an undeniably charming Fall 2015 collection. Rock n roll references infused with bohemian, peasant folklore were present throughout offering timeless classics. The design mantra being "French chic meets New York street style" as stated by the pair.

Look one comprised of capacious, textural oatmeal sweater complete with ribbed crew neck and cuffs tucked nonchalantly into sleek, clean, minimalistic high waisted trousers in ivory. An opulent, plush shearling gilet accompanied the look. Accessories consisted of suede, stacked cone heel, sharpened almond toe booties and a narrow studded ebony belt. The trousers proved to be the order of the day and were subsequently paired to a rustic fisherman turtleneck knit, quintessential modern day tuxedo shirt, tweed boucle duster coat and a monochromatic mariniere turtleneck ribbed sweater.

Covetable model off duty style came in the form of the Ikat blanket wrap oversized cardigan in shades of black, midnight and dove grey, a nomadic addition paired to a thigh grazing, free flowing cotton mini skirt throwing femininity into the mix. The go-to ribbed charcoal knit concluded the look.

Autumnal pulchritude shone brightly on a bourgeois dolman sleeve blouse in a colour palette comprising of regal ruby and ink. The printed blouse was paired to high waisted waxed leather trousers of 7/8 length. The floral print continued to feature on a free spirited, streamlined shift dress, finalised with a leather obi sash belt drawing in the waist for an alluring arabesque. High voltage patent brogue-boots starred studs and two strap buckle closure conjuring androgyny at its best.

Intrepid traveller references were channelled throughout a characterful scarlet, buff and ebony tribal coat, falling on the upper thigh. An aubergine ribbed knit was teamed to a cotton tiered asphalt hued mini, accessorised yet again by the leather obi belt.

Other wardrobe staples included an ivory, ruffled, flounce blouse oozing with tenderness and fragility, a seventies lace-up safari inspired tunic, think Veruschka does Paris and the time honoured leather motorcycle jacket, cropped and shrunken in all its sublimity. Polished beatnik perfection came in the form of a wraparound leather mini with subtle paper bag waist. A transparent, spiderweb knit complete with opaque knit panelling across the bust and a voluminous woven cocoon overcoat accompanied the look. These pieces offered endless style combinations for the ever elusive outfit of the day.

IRO is stocked at David Jones City and Bondi Junction stores and selected online boutiques nationally. IRO will be launching their highly anticipated flagship boutique in Double Bay later this year.

By Courtney Jones.