Anja Rubik's Model Off Duty Style

 

ANJA RUBIK'S MODEL OFF DUTY STYLE 

Iconic, Polish ubermodel, Anja Rubik is worshipped for not only her catwalk prowess and piercing editorial gaze but for her enviable, nonchalant street style. The catwalk veteran has walked for the likes of Versace, Givenchy, Balmain, Gucci, Chloe, Emilio Pucci, Anthony Vaccarello and Victoria's Secret. She's graced fashion glossies including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, i-D, Numero and is the Editor in Chief of 25 Magazine.

Rubik is frequently spotted on the streets of New York in her model off duty uniform which comprises of wardrobe staples including thigh grazing leather mini dresses, IRO suede trenches, Giuseppe Zanotti lace up stiletto peep toe booties, rock siren skinny scarves and poetic blouses with a bohemian twist by quintessential French house Chloe.

Look to international designers Zadig and Voltaire, Sandro, Alexander Wang, Rag and Bone and Frame Denim to emulate Rubik's on point, insouciant style. Locally embrace designer fashion labels Bassike for basic tees, Camilla and Marc for tailored blazers, Michael Lo Sordo for feminine tailoring with a masculine edge, Viktoria and Woods for polished minimalistic chic and Watson X Watson for seventies inspired patchwork minis.

You too can attain Rubik's covetable wardrobe with the following key pieces;

1. FOREVER NEW Cassie denim shirt $50

   BALMAIN Moto leather skinny pants $4140

   TABITHA SIMMONS Pace lace up ankle boots $1450

   MCM Stark weekender $1600

2. SAINT LAURENT Washed denim khaki shirt $1010

   ISABEL MARANT Izard twill shorts $340

   RAG AND BONE Harrow boot $650

   ISABEL MARANT Cruz bracelet $240

   VANESSA MOONEY Concho wrap choker $68

   CANNCI Slouch bag $490

3. ROBERTO CAVALLI Silk blouse $650

   POLO RALPH LAUREN Bartly waistcoat $420

   ONE TEASPOON Bonitas denim shorts $99

   VALENTINO Rockstud gladiator sandals $1790

   ANTIK BATIK Tam bucket bag $445

   CHLOE Jersey scarf $270

   RAY BAN Round metal sunglasses $270

 

By Courtney Jones.

    

 

 

 

Louis Vuitton Resort 2016

Louis Vuitton Resort 2016

The Bob Hope Estate located at Palm Springs, California played host to Nicolas Ghesquiere's Louis Vuitton Resort 2016 collection. Ghesquiere's designs were invariably imbued with retro poise. Consummate class with the utmost precision tailoring was present throughout.

The collection opened with a series of languorous looks including a scintillating, monochromatic cropped long sleeve blouse engulfed in a chain motif. A leather harness encased the torso and featured industrial exposed zip. Matching trousers in relaxed proportions were teamed to leather platform thongs and a minimalistic tote handbag.

A collarless, oatmeal leather jacket starred in shrunken proportions. Bold criss cross leather and eyelet detail plummeted down the placket and forearm adding seventies allure. The moto jacket was married to an obsidian, free flowing jumpsuit complete with triangle cut-out torso with gargantuan origami inspired waist detail. A studded, quilted mini clutch in onyx was the accessory of choice.

Julia Hafstrom modelled a cornflower blue boxy suede jacket with ebony panelling and textural metallic silver leather collar. Statement zips hardened the silhouette. Denim hot pants cut briefly on the thigh featured darting, contrasting bleached denim pockets and centre zip fastening. The look was finalised with platform, combat ankle boots and a luxurious, muted apricot quilted handbag in the Vuitton 'Alma' shape complete with identity tag.

Colour blocking nostalgia crept in on a paprika and persimmon suede overcoat which was a bold accession against the stark blanc t-shirt and languid trousers in which the coat was paired to. Psychedelia dominated on a scuba inspired zip up wetsuit top embellished with undulating patterns in eye catching shades of gold, azure, ebony and scarlet snakeskin. A sequin collar threw ostentation in to the equation. Matching high waisted shorts resembling briefs concluded the look. Valery Kaufman nonchalantly carried the signature monogram LV backpack as she took to the runway.

A full length, candy apple red, butter soft leather dress featured punctured LV floral motifs, thigh splits and deep flounce decolletage. A built in waist tie added shape to the arabesque. A wondrous addition. Victorious printed prairie dresses featured black lace and caged panelling with a strong nod to the seventies decade prevalent. Diaphanous, poetic looks bursting with romanticism.

The show concluded with a series of garments reminiscent of Picnic at Hanging Rock mashed with Gothic glam connotations. High neck, Victorian inspired structured leather dresses complete with scalloped bell bottom sleeves came in a colour palette comprising of alabaster and ink. Puff shoulders and laser leather shapes lent broderie anglaise qualities to the mix. A transparent minaudiere was clutched by model Amalie Schmidt.

Nicolas Ghesquiere works his masterful way yet again on a collection brimming with panache.

By Courtney Jones.