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Versus Versace Fall 2013
Donatella
Versace's Versus Versace Fall 2013 Collection conjured up imagery
resplendent of 80s 90s punk rock rebellion twinned with geometric
references.
A stark, monochromatic colour palette of black and white dominated the runway.The opening look comprised of a psychedelic, geometric print bomber jacket worn casually cool with sleeves pushed up, a nonchalant approach with an I don't care attitude to match. The fabric featured grids and swirls in a monotonous pattern which also made its way onto matching leggings and shell top. Black, flat, midi, lace up moto boots completed the look. A practical addition perfect for pounding the pavement. Street chic with a twist.
A white, crew neck, shift dress was a simplistic, modish addition updated with side torso cutouts held coquettishly together by the famed Versace safety pin. Who can forget the much talked about, risque number Gianni designed back in the 90s, which was donned by Elizabeth Hurley on the red carpet.
Hints of Balmain nostalgia crept in, referencing Olivier Rousteing's Spring / Summer 2013 collection. Think Anna Selezneva modelling a Harlequin print, halter, onesie.
An edgy, tailored blazer in ebony cut a sleek silhouette, married with graphic, man style trouser lending an androgynous appeal. Pointy toed ankle boots complete with reed thin stiletto heel amplified the arabesque adding a dangerous aesthetic.
Streamlined leather pants with flat front gold zip fastening oozed of 80s rock n roll. Perfect stage attire for musicians or for all those wannabes wishing to emulate a rock chick, bohemian style. A leather biker jacket toughened and complemented the look. Gold stud trimmings graced collars, lapels and epaulets adding a punk spin.A vinyl, leather tunic packed plenty of spunk complete with stud undulating panels and full length zip, a sensual addition replete with naughtiness. An 80s, indigo wash, cropped denim jacket had a grunge air to it. This was paired with black leggings with gold stud piping.
A cobalt, oversized, fur chubby offered an injection of colour. A tapered, matching, cobalt trouser and turtleneck was sure standout. A bold, body skimming, fire engine red tunic with sleeves was deconstructed and held together by gold, gargantuan safety pins acting as sutures. An unlikely combination comprised of a magenta, leopard print shell twinned with striking, canary yellow trouser.
An unadulterated, white, elongated blazer was worn nipped in at the waist, paired with white skinny leg jeans featuring gold belt motif plastered throughout the fabric.
Leopard print made yet another appearance on a bomber jacket with black ribbed cuffs, think college baseball jacket paired with high waisted, black vinyl, a-line mini complete with side split, held together by two safety pins.
Closing runway looks consisted of an ebony, stretch mini dress with asymmetrical neckline, long sleeves with peek a boo side torso held together precariously once again by the safety pin.
For those longing for a more refined silhouette opt for the floor length, maxi version with side split detail adding just the right dose of cheekiness to the equation.
I'm pictured bottom left wearing my interpretation of the trend. My leather bomber jacket is by Bettina Liano and rubberised biker leggings by Shakuhachi.
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By Courtney Jones.
Versace Fall 2013
Donatella Versace unveiled an audacious display this fall. Dominatrix and fetishistic themes ran throughout the collection. Eighties and nineties excess clubwear reigned supreme and it's sure to get you noticed.
Donatella reinvented Gianni's signature staple classics with an updated, punk twist. Vinyl played a starring role in the collection and featured on an abundance of garments, as did an invasion of the local hardware store with bolts and spikes hanging laboriously from models ear lobes and necks.
A concupiscent, white, vinyl, cutaway, halter bodysuit featured white, fur collar paired with a 3/4 length, cashmere, minimalistic trench complete with silver collar tips. A paradoxical mix of sexy and sensuous paired with a classic cover up.
Kasia Struss ruled the runway with overt prowess in a sexy, black, vinyl bodysuit resplendent of Catwoman. Model Nadja Bender with cheekbones as sharp as razor blades modelled a pair of hip hugging trousers caressing every curve. This was twinned with a vinyl vest held together by an oversized, precarious bolt. The look was finished off with neck junk comprising of spikes, bolts and layered chains.
A v-neck, plunge, black vinyl dress with exposed shoulder detail sauntered down the runway redolent of Azzedine Alaiia. Punk rock connotations were evident on David Bowie inspired numbers with plenty of tartan on display. Form fitting, peek a boo flesh cutouts for the strong, confident, Versace woman were on offer.
Canary yellow was a standout shade on the runway packing some serious punch on a cashmere coat, fur stoles, bumble bee cartoonish collars, mini skirts and vinyl numbers resembling super heroes. Cleverly draped bandage eveningwear with Grecian qualities graced the runway. Karmen Pedaru modelled a white, body con evening dress complete with asymmetrical neckline, one shoulder,torso cutouts and provocative thigh high split.
Footwear comprised of white and black studded, quilted, midi stiletto boot with chrome toe cap and heel. Studs, tassels and heavy duty spikes were found cascading down the front of a variety of boots. Lavish, leather, over the knee boots were statement making. For sheer decadence, embellished, fold over flap ankle booties oozed of exorbitance. Spike punk collars which wouldn't look out of place in a Gothic / Emo's draw were full of rebellion. Spiked cuffs dangled hazardously from models wrists, so dangerous in fact that they could be construed as weapons. Super stylish and armed.
Please feel free to view my fashion blogs.
www.modeloffduty.blogspot.com and www.modestyling.blogspot.com
By Courtney Jones.
