Zadig and Voltaire Fall2014

Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2014

French label Zadig and Voltaire's Fall 2014 Collection offered prestige, magnetism and practically minded pieces for the renegade within.

Fashion heavyweight Kirsten Owen made her debut return to the runway, opening the collection in a utilitarian parka accessorised with plush, colossal, fur flecked collar. A sheer, alabaster, lingerie inspired slip dress with bust embellishment was a barely there accompaniment. The look was hardened with masculine midi boots. It appeared as though designer Cecilia Bonstrom delved deep into Marc Jacobs's grunge element archives. Undone bed head tresses oozed of devil may care attitude.

A burnt persimmon, fine, crew neck knit was paired to chiffon culottes and forest khaki, boiled wool aviator jacket. Hands were adorned with fingerless gloves. Bet you haven't sported those in a while!

A ribbed black beanie was twinned to a fire engine red and black sumptuous fur coat, brimming with charisma. A cosy addition for the cooler months. A slip dress, inspired mini dress lent an androgynous connotation, screaming energised cool.

Hanne Gaby Odiele took to the runway with unashamed gusto in a sassy grape and ebony shag overcoat which was married to gathered waist, relaxed fit shorts. A pyjama inspired button up blouse with oriental inspired print was layered to a mahogany knit and full length black cardigan. A charcoal grey structured overcoat was a dapper accession. This was teamed to a graphite, ribbed boatneck knit dress layered over a tangerine tank dress, attenuated by double, skinny, studded leather belt in white and tangelo.

Sequins played a starring role in the collection and featured on an effervescent, rock n roll, plunge, boxy mini dress, hip grazing cigarette trousers, insouciant hoodie, v-neck tank, shrunken blazer and lastly the standout sequin spangled overalls, very Ziggy Stardust. Sequin shades included azure, gold, plum swirls transmogrifying the fabric.

Lackadaisical cropped leather trackpants were combined with a slub scoop neck tee, leather bomber jacket and white textural hooded cardigan. Breton stripes were a firm fixture in the collection and were prevalent on a deep v-neck, long sleeved mini dress married to staple leather biker jacket. A boatneck mini was dress was paired to a black, streamlined tuxedo jacket for an unbridled effect. A flared sleeve top was mashed up with an a-line leather mini skirt complete with asymmetrical zips and mini pocket detail. This leather mini also featured in a pencil skirt style.

Other heralding looks included an oatmeal knit featuring mammoth shag sleeves which commanded attention. Fringing was also apparent on a blanket wrap scarf with poncho-esque qualities. Rangy silhouettes prevailed when teamed to lavish, cocoon, boxy knits with matching scarf and ice silver sequin adorned mini skirt. The casualness of the knit downplayed the luminous glamour of the skirt.

The collection closed with a drop waist, languid, spaghetti strap column dress with lace cummerbund detail. Ethereal qualities reigned supreme. Pair with a floppy fedora for the ultimate bohemian, poetic combination.

By Courtney Jones.

 

Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2013

Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2013

Parisian label Zadig and Voltaire showcased their first ever runway show this fall season. Creative Director Cecilia Bonstrom produced a highly accessible, wearable collection oozing of effortless, Parisian cool which will no doubt impress and appeal to the labels legion of dedicated followers all vying for style icon and campaign star Erin Wasson's carefree, bohemian, rock n roll, love child attitude.

The jubilant line up opened with a jacquard ebony and emerald blazer and 7/8 tailored trouser. A black, silk, plunge, v-neck kaftan blouse was worn underneath. A fine, gold, dainty chain graced the models decolletage. A leather belt complete with studded detail added a hardened, feminine edge to the look. Footwear comprised of chunky, mid heel biker boot with side buckle hardware.

Crushed velvet reminiscent of the 70s peace, love, hope, spirit era graced a midnight, deep v-neck tunic featuring 3/4 sleeves complete with elbow cuffs, drawn in at the waist by a fine corded belt. The look was accessorised with a black panama hat with chain detail, beaded metallic accented lariat, black crocodile mini satchel and noir calf skimming knee high boots.

A palatial, fox fur, collarless chubby in saccharine frappunccino was married with a grape, silk satin, poetic blouse and grape crushed velvet, free flowing skirt in micro proportions with silver suture detail.

Burnished bronze, baroque themes frequented garments including a liquid bandeau top paired with lustrous, glitter flecked, leather hot pants and an iridescent, shrunken blazer in foiled gold twinned with white wash denim jeans featuring studded, triangular pocket detail and baroque multi textured ankle boots complete with pewter toe cap.

Sizable wolverine motifs were plastered upon knitted, two tonal brick and ebony bandeau, mini skirt and a muted black tee featuring a burgundy hued wolf ready to devour its prey.

An abundance of forever chic and stylish leather pieces were on offer in the form of shirts, leggings, patent bomber jackets and leather dungarees only for the brave and fashion forward. A conspicuous, jewel tone, ruby red, velvet suit was a stellar runway look complete with metallic, boatneck shell top and brocade boot. A claret, ribbed, shawl cardigan with zipper detail was a great wardrobe staple as was a dove grey linen blazer and a sapphire sheepskin shearling trimmed jacket.

So for all the anti fashion haters out there who ridicule and claim fashion is rich in frivolity, this collection proves just how wrong and judgemental/ hypocritical you can be. Runway pieces cab be transmogrified into reality and be incorporated into everyday wardrobes of women across the entire globe.

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By Courtney Jones.