BALLY RESORT 2017

BALLY RESORT 2017

Design Director, Pablo Coppola of Swiss house Bally, delivered a kitsch, retro inspired Resort 17 collection. Characterful combinations oozed with vivacity resulting in flirtatious, pitch perfect style.

A polished, cropped, forest green leather jacket featured clean lines. The wardrobe staple was teamed to a bold black and white cabana stripe tee which was worn tucked into a high waisted, bubblegum pink, pleated, swirling skirt which fell elegantly under the knee. A dainty, satin bow neck tie in the shade of pumpkin adorned the neck. Rounded, wayfarer style, geek glasses, mocha suede embroidered Panama hat, oversized fishnets, emerald patent quilted shoulder bag and platform, canary yellow, burnt toffee and tomato sandals concluded the look.

Colour blocking reigned supreme on a shrunken, jade, precision cut blazer. A seventies derived floral print blouse was worn buttoned to the neck and starred in hues of chocolate, latte and banana. Sleek, subtle, linen, flare trousers were ignited in a striking shade of azure. A signature monogram fuchsia belt was punctuated by a gold capital letter 'B' centrepiece. A magenta, suede, Panama hat featured a fire engine red wide hat band. Rectangular, luminescent milky frame sunglasses worked effortlessly against the black lenses.

A playful ivory, lace, blouse featured vermilion cuffs, collar and placket. A glossy, apple green, textured, a-line leather mini skirt grazed the thighs. Monochromatic, over the knee, flat, exotic python boots exuded grandeur. Bally's signature racing stripe graced a canvas strap mini satchel. Colourful studs adorned the onyx handbag, gold hardware brimmed with luxury.

Jubilance dominated on an electric pink, lacquered, trench coat. The coat was married to a kale green collared polo tee which was bedecked with white and ink pinstripes. Languid, 7/8 matching trousers screamed of modern contemporary connotations. Black leather Mary Janes complete with gold stud detail were the footwear of choice. A neat, monochromatic, ladylike, boxy satchel was carried with nonchalance. Tiered gold bauble earrings and pearl encrusted wayfarers added the bling factor.

A watermelon, quilted puffa jacket was bedecked with candy pink fur collar and cuffs. A demure, two tonal dress comprised of ivory bow round neck tie, salmon bust panelling and a grommet infested raven suede belt to attenuate the waist. A lattice racing stripe, woven bag in the shade of oxblood and white came with refined chain handle and silver hardware. Tough luxe, suede pumps were highlighted by eyelet ankle straps which hardened the feminine silhouette. A Bally emblazoned beanie complete with lavender flecked pom pom and geek chic glasses accessorised the casual cool factor. 

By Courtney Jones.

Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2013

Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2013

Parisian label Zadig and Voltaire showcased their first ever runway show this fall season. Creative Director Cecilia Bonstrom produced a highly accessible, wearable collection oozing of effortless, Parisian cool which will no doubt impress and appeal to the labels legion of dedicated followers all vying for style icon and campaign star Erin Wasson's carefree, bohemian, rock n roll, love child attitude.

The jubilant line up opened with a jacquard ebony and emerald blazer and 7/8 tailored trouser. A black, silk, plunge, v-neck kaftan blouse was worn underneath. A fine, gold, dainty chain graced the models decolletage. A leather belt complete with studded detail added a hardened, feminine edge to the look. Footwear comprised of chunky, mid heel biker boot with side buckle hardware.

Crushed velvet reminiscent of the 70s peace, love, hope, spirit era graced a midnight, deep v-neck tunic featuring 3/4 sleeves complete with elbow cuffs, drawn in at the waist by a fine corded belt. The look was accessorised with a black panama hat with chain detail, beaded metallic accented lariat, black crocodile mini satchel and noir calf skimming knee high boots.

A palatial, fox fur, collarless chubby in saccharine frappunccino was married with a grape, silk satin, poetic blouse and grape crushed velvet, free flowing skirt in micro proportions with silver suture detail.

Burnished bronze, baroque themes frequented garments including a liquid bandeau top paired with lustrous, glitter flecked, leather hot pants and an iridescent, shrunken blazer in foiled gold twinned with white wash denim jeans featuring studded, triangular pocket detail and baroque multi textured ankle boots complete with pewter toe cap.

Sizable wolverine motifs were plastered upon knitted, two tonal brick and ebony bandeau, mini skirt and a muted black tee featuring a burgundy hued wolf ready to devour its prey.

An abundance of forever chic and stylish leather pieces were on offer in the form of shirts, leggings, patent bomber jackets and leather dungarees only for the brave and fashion forward. A conspicuous, jewel tone, ruby red, velvet suit was a stellar runway look complete with metallic, boatneck shell top and brocade boot. A claret, ribbed, shawl cardigan with zipper detail was a great wardrobe staple as was a dove grey linen blazer and a sapphire sheepskin shearling trimmed jacket.

So for all the anti fashion haters out there who ridicule and claim fashion is rich in frivolity, this collection proves just how wrong and judgemental/ hypocritical you can be. Runway pieces cab be transmogrified into reality and be incorporated into everyday wardrobes of women across the entire globe.

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By Courtney Jones.