PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI SPRING 2017

PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI SPRING 2017

Italian designer Lorenzo Serafini of Philosophy created a wondrous Spring 17 collection enriched in guilty pleasures. A sensual game of hide and seek featured throughout with sylph silhouettes and flirty feminine garments reigning supreme on the runway. Serafini cited the cult Brooke Shields movie The Blue Lagoon as inspiration for his design acumen fused with Victoriana references.

A series of admirably wearable petticoat dresses in virginal white, oozing with tenderness opened the collection, think whispers of silk highlighting spidery slip dresses complete with rouleau straps, handkerchief hemlines and chevron lace panelling adding an ethereal touch. Wide, leather wrap belts festooned with gold studs nipped in the waist resulting in an 80s arabesque. 

American model Taylor Hill modelled a patchwork lace, halter, maxi dress. Opalescent pink flounces framed the decolletage. Delicate aspirin dot mesh starred in ebony, scalloped citrus lemon lace and boudoir ballet pink lace trailed effortlessly. Slouchy, black leather ankle boots hardened the enticing number.

A whimsical, liberated, bourgeois slip dress featured a transparent, ruffled lace bib in pearly pink. Playful layers of lace ignited the thigh grazing ensemble injecting luminosity. The staple leather wrap belt continued to attenuate the waist.

Victoria's Secret model Stella Maxwell modelled a sheer, ivory, round neck, subtle bishop sleeve blouse. Pearl buttons highlighted the placket. A black, waxy leather corset belt was married to the floor grazing, billowy, frothy lace maxi, romance very much in attendance.

Anna Mila Guyenz modelled a Spanish style, flounce, swirling skirt with asymmetrical mullet hemline. The high waisted skirt featured a bold flora and fauna design in shades of lemon meringue, forest green and peony pink. The underside was punctuated in hues of midnight and lemon curd. Raw effects including a frayed hem added earthiness to the flamenco style skirt. A leather tassel lariat dangled freely form the neck. A braided leather wrap wristlet brimmed of bohemia. Relaxed, floral midi boots were the footwear of choice taking all things botanic to the next level.

Other key garments included distressed denim corsets teamed to frayed denim cut-offs, bibbed blouses and a cutaway drop waist tunic all in the shade of mid western blue. Dusty  musk, sensual suede high waisted trousers were of 7/8 length and emblazoned with gold studs. A fanciful, grandpa collar, lavender peasant dresses with dip dye citrus yellow flounce hem offered freedom of movement. A fringed, leather, biker jacket in molten metal shades of striped mint, mauve and lime offered a futuristic spin on the staple moto jacket.

A stellar display embodying sheer insouciance with a dash of romance thrown into the mix.

By Courtney Jones.   

  

 

TOMMY HILFIGER X GIGI HADID FALL 2016

TOMMY HILFIGER X GIGI HADID FALL 2016

Fashion maverick, Tommy Hilfiger collaborated with model of the moment Gigi Hadid for his Fall 2016 collection. The presentation  was held at South Street Seaport, New York with an elaborate carnival theme which included a games arcade and a Ferris wheel. With a flock of stars including Taylor Swift and her posse in attendance the highly anticipated show did not disappoint. The buy now, wear now instant gratification phenomenon was on offer with pieces hitting stores and online worldwide immediately. The collection focused on Hadid's personal off duty style with several design styles evident in the mix, think festival chic, nautical, sporting luxe, music groupie and femme fatale.

Hadid opened the show in a navy and white, shrunken, Sergeant Peppers inspired jacket. Regimental accents featured throughout. A relaxed, scoop neck tank in white was knotted nonchalantly at the navel and starred an anchor, rope motif emblazoned with Hilfiger's initials. A fringed bandana graced the neck. Black, leather skinny pants were a sizzling addition, gold zippers accenting the sleek silhouette.

Victoria's Secret model, Stella Maxwell took to the runway in a barely there, lighter than air, plunging navy tunic. A baby doll arabesque complete with poetic sleeves ignited the ships wheel, star spangled, printed chiffon fabric. Ebony, thigh high socks complete with double row gold glitter band were a great alternative to Hadid's preferred Stuart Weitzman 'Highland' over-the-knee boots and a much more attainable price point.

Sportswear heated up the the catwalk, Luna Bijl making an impact in a 90s revived, electric cobalt, silk satin boxers, plastered with nautical motifs throughout which were layered to signature Hilfiger briefs with the waist band peeking cheekily below the navel. A body baring, navy, sports mesh crop top was paired to the boxers which were married to a plush, knee length, statement, midnight fur coat finalised by two white fur bands on the cuffs. The staple fringed bandana continued to be the accessory of choice.

High octane energy was prevalent on a boyfriend, leather, bomber jacket punctuated by gold star insignia and T.H initials. Perfect attire for Hadid watching from the sidelines as current squeeze Zayn Malik performs to the screaming throngs of young girls galore. Skimpy, denim, distressed cut offs, knotted anchor tee and ribbed thigh high socks concluded the youth driven ensemble.

Other key garments included rustic cable knits in shades of vanilla, sweaters in micro proportions worn as dresses for a  'Just threw this on' approach and cropped, boxy college inspired sweaters evoking 90s R&B powerhouse sensations.

A paparazzi worthy collection sure to entice Gigi's cult social media following looking to emulate Hadid's everyday style.

By Courtney Jones.