ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL 2016

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER FALL 2016

Parisian designer, Alexandre Vauthier delivered a hedonistic collection laced with sensual fabrics in alluring body con silhouettes.

German model Toni Garrn featured throughout the Fall 2016 presentation and evoked blonde bombshell glamour perfectly.

A fire engine red, patent leather jumpsuit is sure to get your motor running. The utilitarian garment oozed with sex appeal. Details included a plunging neckline, bouffant sleeves worn pushed up ever so insouciantly, oversized pockets and a skinny leg arabesque. Scarlet stilettos and bed head tresses concluded the saucy number.

A slinky jersey evening gown injected seductive glam into the equation with a spliced torso and decolletage revealing a flirtatious game of peek-a-boo. A thigh split offered freedom of movement. Black, strappy stilettos were highlighted by delicate diamantes.

A scalloped, funnel neck, transparent, raven, leopard lace dress featured three quarter sleeves, mullet hemline and a satin sash waist tie. The cascading lace screamed modern day gothic glam. A rouleau strap, deep decolletage, sheer bodysuit was paired underneath. 

A vanilla military inspired pea coat starred brass buttons and black patent leather elbow patches. A floaty, feminine, poetic dress featured layers of fluid chiffon in the passionate shade of vermilion. Cut-out, over the knee, suede thigh boots were highlighted by lace up suede detail up the back of the leg.

Military shades crept in on a cutaway, halter, khaki tank which was teamed to a languid, sport inspired, patent leather trackpant complete with cigarette leg, elasticised waist and gargantuan zip pockets.

An olive, wool, pea coat was paired to a liquid pewter, body caressing dress. Sexy drapery fell mid thigh. Taupe over the knee thigh boots finalised the tactile, neutral ensemble.

A candy apple red, v-neck, wraparound dress featured long sleeves with gold button cuff detail, an asymmetrical hemline cut dangerously high on the upper thigh and a satin obi belt to attenuate the waist.

A racy pantsuit consisted of sleek, form fitting, black, highwaisted trousers, racy boudoir meets the boardroom mesh triangular cami married to a panelled obi belt with multi ring detail. A peak shouldered tuxedo jacket was worn nonchalantly over shoulders. 

A molten metal, metallic gold pleated maxi skirt screamed of seventies disco connotations. A matching gold lame cami was twinned to the skirt. Bronze, T-bar sandals were an indulgent addition.

An inviting collection for the enduring socialite.

By Courtney Jones.

AUTUMN WARDROBE STAPLES

AUTUMN WARDROBE STAPLES

Clockwise from top left-

1)DIESEL Dress $300

CLARINS Lip Perfector $33

LINDA FARROW Round Sunglasses $790

CHLOE Jodie Bag $2280

AQUAZZURA Suede Boots $1345

CLARINS Eyebrow Pencil $34

ISA ARFEN Faux Fur Jacket $1302

DIOR Nail polish $35

CHANEL Hoop Earrings $1955

AMICI Fedora $36

REPOSSI Stacked Gold Ring $2949

2) MARISSA WEBB Military Jacket $650

YSL Nail polish $35

STARBUCKS Iced Coffee

YSL Camouflage Satchel $2938

LINDA FARROW Gold Aviators $1440

DAVID YURMAN Gold Bracelet $7160

LOUIS VUITTON Bag Charm $ 475

MICHAEL KORS Watch $296

SEED HERITAGE Leather Mini $270

CLARINS Lip Balm $33

CHANEL Eyeshadow Quad $98

YSL Mascara $42

AQUAZZURA Tulum Sandals $1095

3) RIVER ISLAND Suede Western Jacket $280

BOOHOO Embellished Clutch $46

DANIEL AVAKIAN Silk Neck Tie $85

DIPTYQUE Candle $100

TOO FACED Eye Palette $47

ALEXANDER WANG Tank $775

ANTIK BATIK Belt $85

ISABEL MARANT Earrings $185

TOO FACED Lipstick $27

FRAME DENIM Ripped Skinny Jeans $390

RAY BAN Round Sunglasses $220

ISABEL MARANT Suede Sandals $955

GUERLAIN Bronzer $69

ISABEL MARANT Beaded Bracelet $91

4) BALMAIN Sequined Dress $5570

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Aviators $250

TOM FORD Shoulder Bag $1870

REPOSSI Chrome Gold Ring $3065

TORY BURCH Watch $405

BALMAIN Leather Jacket POA

STUART WEITZMAN Thigh Boots $1530

GIVENCHY Foundation $66

GIVENCHY Bronzer Brush $64

TOM FORD Eau de Parfum $325

CHANEL Lipstick $48

BY COURTNEY JONES.

 

Versace Fall 2015

VERSACE FALL 2015

Queen of enticement, Donatella Versace transported models to the seventies and eighties decade for her Fall 2015 collection. Pulsating energy was injected throughout with glamazon powerhouse connotations reminiscent of the original ubermodel era prevalent.

Versace  sweetheart, Natasha Poly took to the runway in a rigorously cut, pinstripe coat dress. A mammoth belt complete with lustrous silver square belt buckle attenuated the waist. A venetian red turtleneck featured a Greek key motif which also accompanied opaque tights and a plush, quilted envelope clutch. Saturated cherry red frequented a sleeveless, funnel neck, jersey mini dress. Details included step flounce hem, crystal embellished belt and peek-a-boo slit positioned high on the neck. Stretch suede thigh high boots were finalised with a Greek character chrome heel and platform sole as worn by catwalk maestro Karlie Kloss.

An oversized canary yellow shag coat was married to a turtleneck blouse which was tucked neatly into high waisted, flat front, tapered trousers  in a streamlined arabesque. The fur coat also starred in a knee grazing version in a brash shade of emerald green modelled by Kaitlin Aas.

A compelling skater girl raven dress was amplified with a libidinous decolletage splice revealing a window of flesh. The fluid skirt featured a titillating thigh split.

A riot of primary colours was evident on a ribbed, cropped, shrunken bomber jacket emblazoned yet again with the Greek Versace key motif. Eye popping royal blue, jade green, aureolin and crimson made for an electrifying combination. A mid thigh length full circle skirt added a flirtatious edge. Logos galore were plastered across garments throughout the collection, think monogram sweaters, leather jackets and hip hugging flares cut short on the ankle.

German model of the moment Anna Ewers modelled a star spangled, crystal encrusted, beaded and sequined strapless mini dress. Hashtags and @ symbols graced the mesmeric, lavish number. The Versace characters adorned chain bracelets adding a kitsch element to the ensemble.

Other covetable garments included an asymmetrical cocktail dress in the mood boosting shade of sunglow yellow, a fire engine red cape coat accessorised with gargantuan sunglasses, turtleneck and patent leather thigh boot which oozed with fetishism. For the enigmatic, the staple ebony trench dress was updated to feature tooled leather Greek key panelling.

A collection replete with rebellion and devil may care attitude. Exemplary for the statuesque beauty with a penchant for all things lavish.

By Courtney Jones.