MICHAEL KORS FALL 2016

MICHAEL KORS FALL 2016

Design stalwart, Michael Kors produced a timeless fall collection enriched in opulent brocades, decadent furs and tailored tweeds. Although not a ground breaking collection by any means, Kors stuck to the tried and true formula of precision cut suiting and floaty, feminine dresses which worked effortlessly in the working woman's wardrobe. Bare pins were very much in attendance, slightly impractical in the fall months but Kors declared he "Likes bare legs for winter".

Julie Hoomans took to the runway in a pine lime, wool pea coat. Ostentatious plush fur graced the cuffs and collar. A matching lime, cable knit jumper was paired to an indigo, a-line, tweed mini skirt. An elongated, paisley skinny scarf adorned the neck and featured in shades of sky blue, navy and white. Masculine, patent, fringed loafers concluded the punchy ensemble.

A rich, cornflower blue, double breasted coat oozed with polished panache. Three quarter sleeves revealed extended spliced sweater and Peter Pan blouse which was married underneath. Enormous, round sunglasses complete with white frames and ebony lenses added a Jackie Kennedy element to the chic number.

A saturated lilac, wool melton pea coat added a jolt of colour to the runway. The bold hue continued to star on a ribbed, cable, turtleneck, cashmere sweater. A breezy, ostrich plume, a-line mini skirt added frivolity to the luxurious separates. White, high shine, fringed leather loafers and a mini mauve satchel complete with silver chain handle concluded the look.

Chanel connotations were injected into a lavender, thigh grazing, tweed coat. A muted grape fur shawl collar graced the neckline and featured onyx, charcoal and white flecked fur panelling. A ribbed charcoal turtleneck was worn underneath. A hipster, a-line mini matched the coat and brimmed with youthfulness. Sharp, pointy toe ankle booties were cut low on the ankle and were punctuated by grey and raven leopard print.

Other standouts included a heavenly, oversized fur coat in honeyed neutral tones. A seventies inspired paisley, pussy bow blouse poked coquettishly from underneath a mocha, tweed shift dress. Mammoth, tortoiseshell round sunglasses were the accessory of choice, perfect for those wishing to go incognito or dodge the paparazzi.

Quintessential elegance for the New York woman with a desire to look stylish and sophisticated as well as attaining a fashion forward approach to dressing.

By Courtney Jones.  

Gucci Pre Fall 2014

Gucci Pre Fall 2014

Frida Giannini's Pre Fall Collection brimmed with 60s and 70s references. Pop Art, conceptualism and Andy Warhol sprung to mind with garments comprising of tailored silhouettes, bold graphic prints and the time honoured staple trench.

The collection opened with fire engine red, cigarette leg trousers, minimalistic, sleek fuchsia overcoat offering clean lines which was teamed with a raspberry v-neck sweater, leather shirt, patent horse bit loafers and a leather Greek fisherman cap. A white, architectural, quilted envelope clutch finished the look.

A magenta cocoon shift in free flowing proportions was married to a leather, platform midi boot featuring a chunky, platform pillar heel. Socks were worn peeking over the top of the boot which gave the look a distinct 70s flavour.

A neon tangerine duffle coat came complete with oversized black toggles. Colour blocking played a starring role in the collection and this was evident with the coat being paired to a chambray shirt, vermilion round neck fur sweater complete with fuchsia streamlined trousers.

A high waisted, knife edge pleated skirt in persimmon fell mid thigh. Casual cool prevailed when twinned to an oxblood, oversized, man style leather shirt.

Military references were apparent on a navy, shrunken, double breasted jacket paired with matching tailored trousers. teal platforms added an unexpected twist.

A gargantuan, astrakhan golden chartreuse fur jacket was teamed with a mustard and black Breton stripe top, skinny leg ankle grazing trousers and black patent loafers.

Leather featured on a sumptuous waxed fudge jacket. The shade of canary yellow starred on trousers and loafers, finished off with a pair of eternally chic wayfarers. Canary yellow continued to make an appearance on a poetic, ladylike demure, above the knee, body skimming dress complete with peplum obi sash and puff sleeve shoulder detail.

Covet worthy garments included a teal, brushed angora, double breasted jacket with a funnel neck, ribbed knit and a boatneck sloping shoulder, trapeze woollen sweater with wide black leather cuffs.

An undulating flesh, black and white striped maxi dress commanded attention. On the other end of the spectrum a simplistic black shift with embellished beaded collar and cuffs offered a lackadaisical approach.

By Courtney Jones.