Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2015

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2015

Supremely skilled design duo Dolce and Gabbana produced an impeccably glamorous Spring 2015 collection replete with spicy Spanish flavours enlivened with sensuous bewitchment.

Saturated scarlet starred on a jacquard, ornate baby doll dress. Silver and gold hearts ensconced in jewels added regal finesse. A black lace fluid skirt completed the look.

A crisp white tuxedo shirt was married to a cropped duchesse satin matador jacket with lavish black braiding detail. A matching waistcoat and knickerbocker accompanied the look.

A basic scoop neck, white lace tank was paired to a black bralet and high waisted, sculptural mini skirt, in ostentatious gold. White lace daisy motifs were emblazoned throughout with statement making crystals adding plenty of bedazzle. 

A simplistic round neck tunic with bell bottom sleeve featured lustrous silver heart fabric throughout, romance reigning supreme. 

Statement making vermilion rosettes were a dramatic hair accessory reminiscent of the headpieces donned by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and complemented a lace brassiere which was married to a transparent boned corset dress. A tiered, full circle ebony skirt brimmed with grandeur. Jewellery comprised of minimalistic gold cross necklace and gold drop black beaded earrings. Lace socks worn mid calf were paired to velvet Mary Janes.

The sloping shouldered, cocoon cape coat was revived this season  in lady bug red and white carnation print. A decadent accession worn buttoned at the top of the neck and twinned to matching shift dress. A majestic, rigorously cut, white round shoulder, short sleeve jacquard dress was embellished with gold, red and silver hearts. A kitsch, flamboyant number with a mix of sass and sophistication.

Zhenya Katava modelled a striking, decadent, robust, gold peplum corset encrusted with dainty rosettes and rubies. A lace bralet peeked coquettishly from the top of the bust. A sheer, silk drop waist midi skirt with black scalloped lace hem and waistband was a grandiose, aristocratic combination. A jewel interlined crown graced Katava's head accompanied by vermilion rosettes.

Bold flamenco polka dots flourished on a high waisted tiered, voluminous skirt falling mid calf. The characterful skirt enveloped Sam Gradoville's physique. A lace bodice with subtle sweetheart neckline offered a splice of torso baring flesh.

A sheer aspirin dot maxi sheath featured round neck, long sleeves, gathered waist and blooming carnations embroidered throughout in the opaque shade of blood red.

A collection oozing of ingenuity, Dolce and Gabbana moved into new territory with this Spanish inspired collection leaving behind their Sicilian roots for a disparate display punctuated with vivacity.

By Courtney Jones.

Carla Zampatti S/S 14/15

Carla Zampatti S/S 14/15

Australian designer Carla Zampatti celebrated her 49th anniversary in the fashion industry this year and her MBFWA Spring/Summer collection titled 'Darker' did not dissatisfy. Avant garde, contemporary contours played a starring role in the collection offering cultivated beauty and grace.

Aussie export Nicole Pollard opened the collection in a structured, crepe, jumpsuit featuring clean, minimalistic lines with flared trousers producing a languid silhouette. A simplistic black band choker and wrist straps accompanied the look.

A boatneck, peak shoulder, floor grazing column dress oozed with sleek, Zen like qualities. The look was complete with a waxed leather belt attenuating the waist. Footwear comprised of bondage inspired strappy sandals brimming with attitude.

Former ANTM winner Amanda Ware emerged wearing a standout body con, jersey bolero twinned to a navel baring bandeau paired with waist hugging fluid flares in ebony.

Masculinity reigned supreme on an oversized tuxedo with deep plunge jacket and crepe 'That 70s Bell-Bottom' pant complimenting the look, think a modern day version of YSL's Le Smoking tuxedo.

Garments took style cues from Tom Ford's 2002 YSL collection with grosgrain ribbons adorning the chest. A model strode with conviction wearing a diaphanous porcelain, georgette shirt with dolman sleeves worn tucked into a high waisted, floor length, crepe noir skirt with side split allowing for freedom of movement. The shirt trailed elegantly behind.

Stephanie Carta made a return to the runway in a chartreuse, high-low full skirt, grazing the mid thigh. A daisy, texturised, strapless bustier and body con bolero finalised the look.

Provocation dominated on an alluring black lace cocktail dress featuring dare to bare colossal key hole detail. Lace also played a starring role on 'Sheer Perfection' bell bottoms which were married to a chiffon, transparent halter top modelled by Rachel Rutt. Impeccable tailoring was evident on a sculptural snow white blazer complete with shoulder rosette embellishment. A fitted, stretch, pencil skirt was a polished addition. Fragility, ethereal, feminine qualities ruled on a strapless, chiffon dress with gossamer a airiness present.

A Grecian Goddess inspired creation came in the form of an ivory, floor length dress consisting of nude fabric swathing the decolletage lending the appearance of a strapless dress. A fifties inspired, sheer ribbon banded dress with crinoline skirt was a majestic accession which would've looked stunning on screen siren Grace Kelly. 

Electric cobalt blue lit up the runway on a series of garments including a pulchritudinous evening dress and skirt, feather chubby and a georgette 'Cleopatra' gown which was an impressive number.

Maddison Brown closed the collection in a tangerine, cropped, ostentatious feather chubby teamed to a georgette, halter, handkerchief hem dress. A clear plastic visor accompaniment lent a sci-fi edge.

By Courtney Jones.