Jason Wu Fall 2015

JASON WU Fall 2015

Adroit designer Jason Wu delivered a Fall 2015 collection replete with breathtaking, polished perfection. Tailored finesse for the irrefutably modern day woman were the hallmark features of the collection that echoed throughout. Decadent military surplus inspired garments opened the collection and included an olive green, boiled wool, boxy aviator jacket complete with colossal fur flecked collar. A midi column skirt in streamlined proportions and a sumptuous fur peplum sweater accompanied the jacket and made for upper crust easy elegance. A plush asymmetrical fur stole worn belted dominated against a simplistic deep decolletage shift dress which fell mid calf. Vertiginous, crocodile, pointy ankle boots featured a stiletto geometric inspired silver heel. Designer decadence ruling the runway.

Graze Hartzel modelled a  khaki, cutaway, halter apron dress which fell below the knee. Details included a tantalizing thigh slit and an open scoop back design. Karlie Kloss modelled an oversized bourgeois  fur gilet in glistening ebony, waist attenuated by a slimline leather belt.  A pencil skirt and high neck jacket in the shade of muddy kale concluded the look.

Uncluttered refinement was evident on a simplistic crocodile peplum shell top. The structured shell was paired to a wraparound asymmetrical wool midi skirt. Neo siren, classic connotations commanded this ensemble. High waisted, dove grey, peg leg woollen trousers offered finesses and were married to a scintillating midnight and ink embellished scoop neck blouse. Delicate beadwork emulating a leopard print pattern gleamed lustrously under the runway's lights.

Jacket and skirt suiting was a winning combination in grey marle wool with Ondria Hardin modelling a cropped, boxy aviator jacket teamed to a matching 3/4 skirt. A silk pussy bow blouse in alabaster added a soft feminine edge. Accessories comprised of a candy apple red, leather satchel which starred in neat proportions and added for a jolt of colour.

Stylish majesty dominated on an opulent muted camel trench coat, an absolute winter staple. A lady bug red silk pussy bow blouse was teamed to the trench and married to a crocodile panelled pencil skirt. The gargantuan reptilian leather panel threw fetishism into the mix.

Other standout garments included a funnel neck elongated peplum shell, sheer intricately beaded tulle floor sweeping gown with open back design and a lavish fur coat in raven which featured obsidian fur flecked fox collar which cascaded down the right hand side of the coat.

An all embracing manifestation of stylish designs  from the ever dependable Mr Wu.

By Courtney Jones.

Diesel Black Gold

DIESEL BLACK GOLD FALL 2014

Diesel designer Andreas Melbostad produced an urban collection this Fall 2014. Uncluttered, masculinity championed the runway with distinguished lines prevalent. Melbostad has been at the helm of Diesel since his debut Pre Fall 2013 Collection, a stalwart proving to be full of ingenuity.

Eastern suburbs local, Julia Nobis opened the collection in a metallic, silver bomber jacket complete with reinforced bicep pads, zippers and silver hardware. A luxe, shearling collar oozed with finesse. A black corset cami, cigarette leg hipster trousers teamed with a narrow leather belt, finalised the look.

The quintessential, covetable leather skinny trousers made yet another appearance this season, this time updated with reinforced knees, elongated leg seam worn with an artillery inspired belt. A sheer, provocative, round neck blouse featured tuxedo inspired front placket pleating. This look was modelled by fresh faced newcomer Malaika Firth.

An understated, ribbed turtleneck jumper was married to a kilt style wraparound mini skirt. Metallic tiles graced the fluid, thigh grazing skirt.

The collection offered a culmination of garments to incorporate into the chic, everyday wardrobe. Think immaculate tailoring, architectural lines, nonchalance and the right concoction of edginess paired to classicism.

Utilitarian, sporting references were evident on a shell top featuring off centre zipper detail and limpidity qualities when worn tucked into dauntless, leather skinnies. A fine houndstooth, funnel neck, shrunken jacket complete with asymmetrical zip was twinned to hip hugging, low slung, boiled wool, charcoal biker trousers complete with ankle zipper inserts elongating the arabesque.

A piquant, bustier mini dress featuring plunging zipper, kick pleat hem and strategically placed pockets to attenuate the waist oozed of the energised cool factor. An oversized tuxedo jacket with the proportions of a mini dress was a textural delight in force with a leather aviator bomber jacket, shearling lined. Ostentation and metropolitan ease. Footwear consisted of a waxed leather ankle boot with four buckle adornment.

The colour palette primarily consisted of shades including black, molten metal, glacier silver, charcoal and snow white.

The closing look comprised of a metallic silver, leather futuristic shell top with space connotations galore. Matching leather trousers made for a flamboyant, lustrous combination for the bold, blessed with the elixir of youth.

By Courtney Jones.