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.

Balmain Spring / Summer 2012 Collection

Balmain Spring / Summer 2012

This was Olivier Rousteing's second collection under the helm of Balmain since Christophe Decarnin's departure in February 2011.

Rousteing maintained Balmain's signature aesthetic, sexy, rock n roll glamour with a polished edge.

Standout pieces included a cropped, collarless, gold and white embellished jacket with matching mini dress worn by Kasia Struss.

There were strong Mexican influences this season, which were evident on lace motif hipsters and a silk, pastel, floral jacket, which resembled a tapestry.

Tees and denim were no longer distressed. This season Rousteing opted for bleached denim and plunging collarless blouses.

Long, lean silhouettes were found on white military style jackets complete with black fringing on sleeves. Pants were high waisted and 3/4 in length. The look was brought together by a gold and white chain belt, very Versace.

There were laser cut black and white mini dresses complete with stitching detail.Denim shirts featured embroided collars, pockets and plackets. Cheeky hot pants featured regularly and came in black leather, embellished shades of bronze, and white quilted fabrics.

All these looks were paired with Balmain's staple ankle boot in black. Some styles featured Florence Broadhurst print, peep toe detail, embellished toe and leather cut-out design.