ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL 2016

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL 2016

Parisian designer, Alexandre Vauthier delivered a hedonistic collection laced with sensual fabrics in alluring body con silhouettes.

German model Toni Garrn featured throughout the Fall 2016 presentation and evoked blonde bombshell glamour perfectly.

A fire engine red, patent leather jumpsuit is sure to get your motor running. The utilitarian garment oozed with sex appeal. Details included a plunging neckline, bouffant sleeves worn pushed up ever so insouciantly, oversized pockets and a skinny leg arabesque. Scarlet stilettos and bed head tresses concluded the saucy number.

A slinky jersey evening gown injected seductive glam into the equation with a spliced torso and decolletage revealing a flirtatious game of peek-a-boo. A thigh split offered freedom of movement. Black, strappy stilettos were highlighted by delicate diamantes.

A scalloped, funnel neck, transparent, raven, leopard lace dress featured three quarter sleeves, mullet hemline and a satin sash waist tie. The cascading lace screamed modern day gothic glam. A rouleau strap, deep decolletage, sheer bodysuit was paired underneath. 

A vanilla military inspired pea coat starred brass buttons and black patent leather elbow patches. A floaty, feminine, poetic dress featured layers of fluid chiffon in the passionate shade of vermilion. Cut-out, over the knee, suede thigh boots were highlighted by lace up suede detail up the back of the leg.

Military shades crept in on a cutaway, halter, khaki tank which was teamed to a languid, sport inspired, patent leather trackpant complete with cigarette leg, elasticised waist and gargantuan zip pockets.

An olive, wool, pea coat was paired to a liquid pewter, body caressing dress. Sexy drapery fell mid thigh. Taupe over the knee thigh boots finalised the tactile, neutral ensemble.

A candy apple red, v-neck, wraparound dress featured long sleeves with gold button cuff detail, an asymmetrical hemline cut dangerously high on the upper thigh and a satin obi belt to attenuate the waist.

A racy pantsuit consisted of sleek, form fitting, black, highwaisted trousers, racy boudoir meets the boardroom mesh triangular cami married to a panelled obi belt with multi ring detail. A peak shouldered tuxedo jacket was worn nonchalantly over shoulders. 

A molten metal, metallic gold pleated maxi skirt screamed of seventies disco connotations. A matching gold lame cami was twinned to the skirt. Bronze, T-bar sandals were an indulgent addition.

An inviting collection for the enduring socialite.

By Courtney Jones.

LANVIN FALL 2016

LANVIN FALL 2016

Lanvin's Fall 2016 collection was steeped in 80s glam, powerhouse connotations. The design team behind the collection did their best to emulate former designer Alber Elbaz's adept craftsmanship but fell flat with several ill fitting garments making their way onto the runway. Some key features of Lanvin's DNA remained apparent with sensual satins and rich brocades very much in attendance, with a dash of masculinity thrown into the mix. 

The show opened with a boxy, oversized, quilted tuxedo jacket in the shade of ice silver. A matching, sculptural, midi skirt featured undulating flounces bouncing with every stride the model made on the runway. A court shoe cross bootie, let's say 'courtie' was the footwear of choice with details including a pointed toe and a diamond cut-out across the breadth of the foot.

A structured bronze brocade, intarsia, plunging, asymmetrical peplum blouse featured bouffant sleeves and deep decolletage. Languid, peach velvet trousers accompanied the blouse. Collarbone grazing crystal drop chandelier earrings were statement making to say the least. A metal, restrictive choker in burnished gold oozed with tribal qualities. 

An ostentatious, plush fox fur coat starred in sea foam green tinged with butterscotch accents. A sumptuously soft vanilla leather belt attenuated the waist and cascaded to under the knee cap. Almond toe, lace up, leather boots were a covetable addition. A muted turquoise leather satchel concluded the ensemble which brimmed with consummate class.

Flash trash dominated on a high shine, metallic gold, trench coat. A patent, vanilla, waist cincher featured an Art Deco inspired gold strip centrepiece. A scalloped, crystal encrusted choker and thread drop earrings accessorised the deluxe number.

An eveningwear dress evoking Old Hollywood glam comprised of a mauve rose collage bodice consisting of satin, lace and brocade pieces which worked effortlessly when teamed to a diaphanous, crystal pleat, full lavender skirt. A luxurious fudge and mint flecked stole graced one shoulder falling elegantly to the elbow.

Dark romance played a role on a cropped navy and muted sage, brocade bolero jacket. A delicate, ebony, transparent, high neck, lace, long sleeve blouse screamed of femininity. A midnight, intarsia brocade, fish tail, midi skirt exuded uppercrust elegance. A sapphire fur stole concluded the look. 

Kaitlin Aas modelled a charming satin mini dress. Details included black and silver lace bishop sleeves conjuring Gothic glam, high neck scalloped bib and a dark slate blue liquid mini skirt. A pistachio lace panel trailed from above the knee to the mid calf offering a modest silhouette for cocktail hour.

Given Lanvin's hefty pricetag the current design team will need to up the ante in precision tailoring to continue accommodating for the affluent, fashion savvy woman.

By Courtney Jones.       

SAINT LAURENT FALL 2016

SAINT LAURENT FALL 2016

Well it's official, Hedi Slimane's Fall 2016 collection was his final at the helm of the luxury Parisian house. His highly anticipated departure led to the newly appointed, Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello, famed for his high voltage, sexed up, body con garments with a dose of rock n roll.

Slimane's climactic collection comprised of 80s powerhouse connotations, think voluminous shoulders teamed with narrow waists all finalised with sheer black stockings.

Models proceeded to glide down a staircase of an ostentatious 18th century house located on the Rue de 1'Universite.

Porcelain, matte skin, ruby glossed lips and smokey eye makeup was teamed to a pewter, iridescent, tiled, turtleneck mini dress. A patent, wide, waist cincher drew in the waist. An opulent, ebony, fur coat with oversized shoulders fell to the mid thigh. Fierce, pointy toe reptilian courts concluded the lavish ensemble.

Exaggerated shoulders ignited a burnished gold mini dress. Details included square neckline, undulating gold and silver embellishment and a python, boxing belt attenuated the waist, haute couture precision dominating.

A kaleidoscope of colour highlighted an asymmetrical, hand beaded dress. Shades of cobalt, aquamarine, emerald, fire and persimmon punctuated the saucy number. A gargantuan triangular shoulder dominated the silhouette commanding to be donned by a modern day rock goddess. Slicked back hair, kohl rimmed eyes and diamante clip on earrings concluded the high octane garment.

An onyx, plunging decolletage, sequin spangled, mini dress featured colossal sized wing shoulders complete with vermilion patent belt, gold ring choker and complementary buzz cut. Metallic fuchsia lacquered pumps were the footwear of choice.

A sweetheart, gold lame mini prom dress featured a drop waist and full bubble skirt. A monochromatic leather moto jacket featured black spray paint graffiti motif throughout. A collarless, sumptuous leather, bouffant sleeved bomber jacket was punctuated with gold eyelets. A sequin, leather and polka dot strapless mini was teamed underneath. For the flamboyant and outrageous- a masculine leather biker jacket encrusted with silver hearts. A kitsch addition, married to a sapphire sequin bustier, gold snakeskin belt and highwaisted, tiered, polka dot mullet skirt, cascading to the mid calf.

Decadent, grandiose, plush fox furs made an appearance on the runway. An eye catching electric blue fur coat with amplified  shoulders was an absolute standout.

A shrunken Breton stripe turtleneck micro mini dress in coruscating sequins was married to the coat resulting in an ensemble steeped in sheer grandeur. The collection closed with a cherry red fox fur cape coat in the shape of a mammoth love heart. A sweetheart, raven liquid, ruched mini dress was paired to the avant garde coat. Minimalistic gold cuffs adorned wrists. The arabesque oozed of excess. Perfect for the rock n roll chanteuse with a penchant for modern contemporary silhouettes.

By Courtney Jones.