ROCK REBELLION

ROCK REBELLION

As the temperature continues to plummet warm up your winter’s day with these sizzling combinations punctuated with the energised cool factor. Amplified rock n roll glam is eternally chic and oozes of rebellion. Champion your inner rock siren with sumptuous leather, sensual lace, and suede fringing brimming with seventies style connotations. Add a splash of tomato red to enliven a monochromatic palette.

Details include capacious chains, exotic reptilian finishes, textural mash ups and industrial zippers adding a masculine edge. Channel extreme sporting chic in motocross inspired jeans complete with reinforced knee pads adding a dose of liberation. Complete your look with vertiginous stilettos and an undulating, graphic print, stretch bodice finalised with alluring key hole detail. 

Keep makeup clean and modern with lashings of voluminous mascara and a bold polished pout.

Left to right-

Row1:

BALMAIN- Gold and Crystal Shoulder Duster Earrings $980 www.balmain.com

SAINT LAURENT- Monogramme Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag $2815 www.net-a-porter.com

THE KOOPLES- Embellished Felt Hat with Leather Brim $220 www.davidjones.com.au

BALMAIN- Embroidered Leather Clutch $3915 www.balmain.com

Row 2:

DOLCE and GABBANA- Dolce Matte Lipstick $48 www.saksfifthavenue.com

ALEXANDER WANG- Criss Cross Accordion Pleat Top $1950 www.stylebop.com

IRO- Biker Jacket $899 www.davidjones.com.au

GIVENCHY – Palladium Metal Chain Cuff $1360 www.selfridges.com

PAMELA LOVE- Diosa Onyx Solar Ring $130 www.gilt.com

BALMAIN- Lace Shirt $2725 www.leclaireur.com

IRO- Leather Shorts $210 www.boutique1.com

Row 3:

THE KOOPLES- Skull Paisley Print Scarf $160 www.selfridges.com

THE KOOPLES- Zebra Jersey Tank $111 www.davidjones.com.au

THE KOOPLES- Zip Detailed Leather Skirt $380 www.davidjones.com.au

THE KOOPLES- Python Leather Belt $170 www.selfridges.com

ALEXANDER WANG- Zipper Frame Sunglasses $510 www.ifchic.com

SAINT LAURENT- Petit Satchel Monogramme Leather Shoulder Bag $2139 www.mytheresa.com

Row 4:

DOLCE and GABBANA- Printed Silk Scarf $575 www.mytheresa.com

ALEXANDER WANG- Leather /Suede Laced Front Sandals $545 www.stylebop.com

GIVENCHY- Phenomen Eyes Mascara $41 www.sephora.com

MICHAEL KORS- Mini Bradshaw Stainless Steel Watch $325 www.myer.com.au

GIVENCHY- Mirtilla Sandal $1235 www.mytheresa.com

BALMAIN- Biker jeans $1700 www.myer.com.au

By Courtney Jones.

Saint Laurent Fall 2014

Saint Laurent Fall 2014

Designer Hedi Slimane of Saint Laurent produced a fall 2014 collection rich in sixties, English rock references. Free spirited, poetic gypsies ruled the runway. Creative muses played a driving force in the collection. The show commenced with model grace Hartzel emerging on the runway wearing a look that comprised of scintillating silver and black leopard print, v-neck mini dress, accessorised with a slimline armour belt, opaque black stockings and a monochromatic spotted tweed overcoat. Footwear consisted of sleek, under the knee, patent boots with mid block heel.

A red tartan, a-line mini was worn tucked into pristine, crisp white shirting, accessorised with an oversized satin bow. A boiled wool double breasted coat completed the look. Make-up was Twiggy inspired, think false eyelashes teamed with lashings of mascara and thick winged liquid liner oozing with sixties mod squad references. 

A Peter Pan collar featured on an ebony, velvet, mini, baby doll dress. Jewel encrusted, silver, decorative buttons added a touch of ostentation. Shrunken tweed suiting featured on a sharp shoulder, cropped, single breasted jacket with 3/4 sleeves. A high waisted a-line mini skirt was paired to the classic, staple white shirt. Bronze foil brocade starred on a jade turtleneck mini dress worn layered to a heavenly white fur coat. The dress was attenuated by a black lame bow belt. Narrow, almond toe glitter boots in the shade of bubblegum pink were an addition for the young at heart.

A navy plaid cape coat was twinned to a funnel neck, scarlet, leopard mini dress featuring centre front seam and iridescent molten sleeves finalised the look. This in turn made for a haphazardous combination. The covetable black, statement making fedora was back again this season yet the proportions were downsized dramatically from Saint Laurent's previous S/S 2013 RTW collection.

Gold stencilled guns cascaded over a black funnel mini dress. A tough luxe, leather, shrunken jacket with heavy duty hardware including silver studs screamed rock n roll. Gargantuan gold discs dangled precariously from Harleth Kuusik's lobes. A calf hair noir coat with leather placket and trimmings was married to a shimmering mod squad mini dress. A slimline boot with studded panel embellishment offered a chic take on luxury grunge.

Polka dots made an appearance and were evident on a transparent blouse paired to high waisted, butterscotch mini skirt and cropped androgynous leather jacket in a boxy arabesque. Lustrous, gold glitter, Mary Janes wouldn't look out of place on Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz. The time honoured safari dress was updated in liquid gold leather, worn belted and of body con style. Toffee, suede, under the knee desert boots with opaque stockings completed the look.

The bohemian, artists muse appeared in a kaleidoscope of fur strewn together to form a standout cape coat. For the enigmatic, a black fedora was slung low over the eyes. A fringed leather mini skirt with silver rivet hardware was teamed to a lame blouse and glistening silver glitter boots oozing of discotheque attire.

An alluring ruby red, lame, Marilyn Monroe inspired, deep plunge halter dress was modernized with skater mini dress proportions.

This collection offered countless style combinations. Classic shapes were reworked to put an edgy spin on garments.

By Courtney Jones.

Zadig and Voltaire Spring / Summer 2014

Zadig and Voltaire Spring / Summer 2014

Dishevelled, yet polished panache and Parisian glamour were the words that best conjured up the imagery of Zadig and Voltaire's S/S 2014 Collection.

Cecilia Bonstrom's latest display was the epitome of effortless, undone chic.

Hanne Gaby Odiele opened the show with plenty of swagger, modelling a slip dress, cascading mid thigh with grey scalloped lace trimmings. A collarless black and white woven rabbit fur jacket was accessorised with black cuffs resembling hardware and dainty gold bracelets. Cumbersome versus fragility were the juxtapositions prevalent. Delicate gold rings encased fingers.

Black, leather cropped trousers with reinforced pockets and side panelling were teamed with an embellished, antique lace blouse in the shade of white, kaftan style. A black fedora and chain handle shoulder handbag featuring leather tassel detail concluded the look.

A black leather, shrunken moto jacket complete with quilted shoulders was married to a jacquard bralet with a smattering of subtle crystals.

A Navajo inspired belt, worn slung low on the hip was teamed with a black mini skirt, layered with sheer lace, sequin adorned harem pants, only for the fearless.

A black silver, snakeskin, jacquard asymmetrical dress for after five, was accessorised with a statement making, black leather fringed shawl. Urban cowgirl crossed with luxe bohemian hippie best described the look.

Purism came in the form of white slouch suiting with relaxed proportions. The suit was worn with a silk camisole. Yellow piping detail on the trousers added an unexpected element to the look. A leather lace up, silver mesh tank was paired with a billowy, floor sweeping, dramatic lace kimono, reminiscent of dark gothic glamour. For a more affordable price point look to label 'For Love and Lemons' whose aesthetic is analogous.

Grunge elements were evident on a strapless, leather onesie worn mid calf with a strong dose of nonchalant appeal. A drop waist with pleat detail and spike trimmings lent a creative edge. A liquid gold sequin blazer with structured shoulder was coupled with a sheer, gold lurex tee dress, deconstructed at the neckline. A black triangle bra and knickers were worn underneath for modesty.

Jolts of venetian and candy apple red were found on barely there crochet knits spliced with black and white sporadic inserts. A dip dye woven rabbit fur coat, falling mid thigh complete with white fur trimmings was teamed with distressed, bleached denim shorts.

Covetable bijoux launched this season and colossal cross stud earrings and mixed metal bracelets were lust worthy accessories.

The staple Zadig and Voltaire grey and white snakeskin print appeared on a onesie teamed with metallic silver crocodile clutch and flat black buckle futuristic silver moto boots. Lurex socks made another runway appearance with designer Hedi Slimane of Saint Laurent showcasing comparable socks just days earlier in Paris.

Mid western references crept in on a excessively fringed leather mini skirt,leather shell top with fringing descending over the bust and lastly a boatneck leather dress skimming the body.

By Courtney Jones.