Roberto Cavalli Fall 2015

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2015

Legendary Italian, designer Roberto Cavalli, delivered a decadent Fall 2015 collection for the impeccably glamorous, self assured woman. Orientalist romanticism infused with Cavalli's signature rock n roll aesthetic proved to be a sizzling combination.

The collection kicked off with a series of leopard print garments. The standout being an ocelot full length coat complete with  leather lapels and burnished gold pagoda buttons. The statement making coat was twinned to a poetic, high neck, ruffle dress in zebra print with bell bottom sleeves. A bold, jungle inspired accession for the wild at heart.

Ine Neefs modelled a diaphanous, floor sweeping chartreuse, silk, maxi dress. Billowy bishop sleeves oozed with finesse. A ruffled flounce, renaissance inspired bib was a lavish addition. An ocelot,tailored gilet finalised the look.

Hip hugging, scintillating, sequined 7/8 trousers added seventies connotations to a sleek, narrow black blazer starring gold and ivory Asian floral motif lapel and matching concealed, flat front placket shirt. A liquid silk tie in ebony was worn with pure nonchalance.

An audacious, monochromatic checked blazer was updated to feature grand floral motifs in shades of mango, peony pink, azure and cobalt. The jacket was teamed to a silk, white fringed a-line mini. Vermicelli like strands swished freely with every stride model newcomer Julia Van Os made. Footwear comprised of black leather and teal velvet ankle boots, a textural delight. The silk fringe continued to frequent garments and also starred on coats, sweater dresses and thigh grazing mini dresses. Perfect for the uninhibited, enigmatic woman.

Utilitarian chic was prevalent on a khaki, cropped, ribbed, sloping shouldered parka. A gargantuan fur collar brimmed with ostentation. High waisted ponyskin leather trousers featured mottled cow inserts and gleamed as Josephine Le Tutour took to the runway. A luxurious, cropped crew neck sweater in ink injected youth. Jewellery comprised of a single, fine gold pendant suspended by a gemstone encased by crystal caging. 

A captivating array of eveningwear looks closed the collection. Lexi Boling modelled a navy, gossamer, sensual, racer front column dress. Intricate floral, fauna and gridded beadwork brimmed with Asian enchantment.

A sky blue, ombre chocolate evening dress exuded Grecian Goddess qualities. A cutaway neckline revealed cascading sunray pleating featuring peek-a-boo waist cut out detail attenuated by gold rings and a leather strip. The voluminous skirt appeared lighter than air. A showstopping, plunging open back was red carpet worthy. Are you ready for your close up?

This was Cavalli's last collection at the helm of his eponymous line with news former Pucci designer, Peter Dundas returns to Cavalli yet again, this time appointed as Creative Director.

By Courtney Jones.

Michael Kors Resort 2014

Michael Kors Resort 2014

Renowned, American, luxury, sportswear designer Michael Kors produced a thoroughly wearable collection this Resort 2014.

Safarian influences embedded into the Kors DNA were prevalent in ruling the runway once again and channelled Yves Saint Laurent's Veruschka archives.

The opening look consisted of a rich fudge, panelled trench coat worn nipped in at the waist by a desert python belt complete with matching reptilian, envelope clutch. Streamlined, tailored trousers reminiscent of the seventies were floor grazing, footwear was wholly invisible. A perspex neck collar featured gold hardware and perspex padlock. A bold accessory choice with the juxtaposition of minimalistic implications.

A butterscotch fudge, round neck, waxed leather shift dress featured centre zipper and gold chain lace up detail. Gold and perspex modern cuffs with enlarged padlocks dangled freely from models wrists. Fetishism references crept in. Two strap caramel leather wedge platform sandals completed the look.

Sleek, elongated, ocelot, flared trousers were teamed with camel silk shirting with black placket and collar. Colour blocking was evident on a white, tan and black mini camera satchel.

A contemporary, crisp white tux with ebony collar, welt pockets and piping on matching trousers was a sexy sophisticated addition worn buttoned at the navel replete with titillating deep v-neck plunge. The centerpiece accessory comprised of a wide band choker with horn and chain hanging precariously from the models neck.

An asymmetrical ocelot maillot with wild torso cut outs oozed of American sportswear references tinged with Italian high octane magnetism. This sleek runway look was married with bold chromatic cuffs with zen like qualities.

White lace made an appearance on various garments including lace scalloped shorts which peeked coquettishly underneath the hemline of an azalea pink, cocoon, sloping shouldered, funnel neck oversized knit featuring ribbed collar, cuffs and band. White lace trousers and extended shell top worn belted was a vivacious combination.

Colour blocking made an appearance on a azure, ebony and giraffe print panelled shift dress. The dress was structured with architectural references present. A turquoise, leather trench dress of a relaxed style offered a pop of colour oozing of nonchalant cool. 

Closing runway looks included a column, plunge, v-neck dress in tan, white and black, Kors signature colour palette. A leopard gathered halter neck maxi dress was picture perfect poolside enchantment. A billowy, diaphanous kaftan in subtle leopard print was floor sweeping and a great bohemian after five cover up option.

Eveningwear, red carpet style, included a one shoulder, asymmetrical floor length gown in sheer chiffon featuring embellished sequin pailettes cascading the dresses' entirety. An effervescent, round neck, long sleeve body skimming gown in glistening silver leopard adornment was the apotheosis of old world allure.

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By Courtney Jones.