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Gucci Fall 2013
Gucci's Frida Giannini's latest Fall 2013 collection channelled dramatic, exotic, reptilian creations which were replete with rigour and strictly disciplined silhouettes. The embodiment of perilous reptiles, models slithered down the runway with overt prowess.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, other garments oozed of ladylike tenure with demure hemlines aplenty. Conceptual, architectural lines also punctuated garments. Oriental themes crept in on numerous looks, an influence proving immensely popular with designers once again this season.
The opening runway look comprised of a black, cropped, bouffant sleeved jacket with fuchsia and magenta leaf sleeve detail and black pencil skirt with matching side leaf panelling. A vibe reminiscent of 70s bohemian sprung to mind.
The leather tee was updated and came in the form of an immaculate, fetishistic waxed leather turtleneck paired with a gooseberry, collarless cocoon coat. Gucci's staple crocodile doctors bag complete with signature bamboo handle was a covetable, luxurious addition. Over the knee, high gloss, patent leather crocodile boots concluded the look.
Punchy contours found their way onto a 50s, open lapel, deep plunge, grape v-neck dress which was spiced up with a dramatic split proving to be a provocative annexation.
A boatneck, pillow sleeved leather jacket offered high voltage chic, paired with a leather pencil skirt full of rigour.
Frida Giannini delved deep into the archives of Tom Ford's former glory days at the helm of Gucci with a mottled croc, peak power shoulder, high neck dress. A sizzling, amplified garment, unmistakably Gucci with the houses signature DNA plastered over every deftly drape curve of model Bette Franke. Revivalism at its best.
Julia Nobis modelled a phosphorescent, burnished, chartreuse leaf conceptual peplum jacket with puff ball sleeve detail and matching straight leg trouser. Astrakhan fur made its way onto coat collars, terracotta Peter Pan jackets and pencil skirts.
Plaid played a starring role in the collection in the collection featuring muted shades of teal, ruby and canary yellow. A showstopping look comprised of cornflower blue plaid turtleneck shell paired with skinny leg trouser and cornflower blue overcoat with black fur collar feature, modelled by Caroline Brasch Nielsen.
A liquid teal, satin, molten turtleneck cocktail dress skimmed the body with fluidity featuring tiered, cascading, sleeves.
Closing runway looks consisted of breathtaking eveningwear. Joan Smalls emerged on the runway in a black lace mesh blouse complete with ribena and black pearl hued silk fringing and pailettes. A scintillating liquid, floor grazing skirt resplendent of oil amplified the arabesque. Sigrid Agren modelled a jaw dropping rich chartreuse, silk, satin maxi skirt twinned with lace mesh long sleeve blouse complete with undulating feather detail placed strategically over Agren's bust. The transparency of the lace had a gossamer, spider web effect lending a dark, gothic, glamour aesthetic to the collection.
No doubt stars will be clamouring to get their hands on one of the piquant closing garments which reigned supreme.
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By Courtney Jones.
Saint Laurent Fall 2013
Supremely skilled designer Hedi Slimane of Saint Laurent produced a thoroughly wearable collection this fall season. An interjection of grunge and rock influences flooded the runway.
Models emerged slovenly and dishevelled as grunge went into hyperdrive. On the other end of the spectrum, pristine, polished leather looks were seriously nefarious.
Hanne Gaby Odiele opened the show in a v-neck, metallic foil, fish tail, free flowing mini dress married with mohair, oversized plaid cardigan in mannish proportions. Sheer, polka dot hosiery and flat, buckled, moto biker boots finished the look. A dainty, delicate string of pearls was an ambiguous accessory choice.
A white, ruffled Peter Pan collar featured on a rose bud liberty print smock dress paired with clashing, cornflower blue cardigan emblazoned with considerably sized black stars. The shabby chic theme continued with lace up leather, cumbersome boots.
Australian model Julia Nobis modelled a leather, a-line, mini skirt, coasting hips, complete with double zippers off kilter. A waxed, leather, triangular bra was paired with a structured, knee length trench.
Masculinity and androgyny continued to creep in on multifarious garments including a YSL inspired Le smoking, oversized, pinstripe, black tuxedo jacket, slashed leather skinny trousers, muted plaid shirt dresses and a black molten peak shoulder jacket. Plenty on offer to appeal to the hip, young, indie musicians of today.
A more ostentatious addition came in the form of a flesh, cotton candy fur chubby combined with studded, high waisted knicker and floral pussy bow blouse tucked in for a look oozing of finesse and sophistication with an edge.
Flashes of tawdry and vulgarity were found on scarlet, tartan babydoll dresses, oversized cable knit metallic thread sweater dresses and lumberjack cardigans.
A fox fur cape coat consisting of an abundance of fox tails in shades of dove grey, white, ebony and toffee was teamed with a one shoulder, ruffled mini dress.
This collection is very accessible and easy to emulate. A newfangled approach to Marc Jacobs 90s grunge revival.
Australian designers to look to include Marcs and Fleur Wood for floral dresses, Shakuhachi and One Teaspoon for leather looks, Topshop knitwear, Dr Martens footwear and Wheels and Doll Baby for fur chubbies and embellished knickers.
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By Courtney Jones.
