Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Versace Spring/Summer 2014
Versace Spring/Summer 2014
Queen of glamour Donatella Versace delved deep into new territory this S/S 2014 opening the collection with a series of full round skirts, grazing knee caps. The ingenuity was noted yet the signature Versace woman would be more inclined to yearn for the sleek silhouettes the designer is famed for which progressed as the collection advanced and finally closing with a series of sensual, showstopping eveningwear.
Kailtin Aas opened the show the show in a hip hugging, low slung, knee length full circle skirt. the skirt seemingly appeared to have a lurex finish when in fact comprised of raffia, techy fabric at its best. Chunky, body chains were strewn across the bust and decolletage. A black, flecked, denim, boxy jacket worn spliced at the elbow was complete with suture detail. Strappy, bondage platform sandals lent a vampy feel to the look.
Denim continued to dominate on an oversized jacket complete with sloping, bouffant sleeves. The jacket was worn fastened from the hemline to the navel to reveal a silk, chiffon, halter bandeau.
Lindsey Wixon modelled a snug, stretch denim pencil skirt with centre suture detail. A man style, linen shirt worn cuffed oozed of safari connotations.
Undone, rock n roll glamour came in the form of baroque, skinny leg trousers teamed with an indigo, denim shirt worn unbuttoned to reveal fetishistic harness with lion head centre adornment.
Sasha Luss took to the runway in a snow white bandage corset with placket and collar detail. A pearlescent, high sheen, circle skirt swung playfully with every stride Luss made. Polarised chartreuse and bronze, oversized cat eye sunglasses and dove grey strappy sandals were the accessory of choice.
Watercolour ink prints brimming with fluidity came in delectable shades of violet, turquoise, fuchsia, lavender, canary yellow and ebony gracing a series of garments including a cami slip dress, elongated bomber jacket, vest and a relaxed knee length tunic.
Daria Strokus modelled a butter soft, muted lavender, leather, tooled floral blazer worn deconstructed at the base of the lapel. A matching hip encapsulating, libidinous pencil skirt added high voltage sex appeal. The look was finished off with a sheer, halter, bandeau in black.
Newcomer Anna Ewers glided down the runway with innate prowess in a ruched, mauve, body con dress with cross bust drapery. Glistening, capacious chain and suture detail were a juxtaposition of soft versus hard.
Botanicals flourished on a free flowing languid tunic, ruched sheer pencil skirt, short sleeve blouse, stretch fitted shorts and a racy cut out one piece swimsuit complete with Grecian references.
Rock n roll influences featured heavily on a muscle tank emblazoned with the Versace motif taking a vintage cue from the likes of Aerosmith. Tooled leather shorts in more modest proportions were a sleek and inviting addition.
Glomesh prevailed on a series of tanks, maxi Goddess dresses and a cowl neck scarf top. Deftly draped, ice blue, disco glomesh draped a models lithe body in a boatneck, low scoop backless dress with wraparound mini skirt detail.
Stars aplenty will be clamouring to wear a floor length, plunge, v-neck, halter, asymmetrical gown with thigh split in nude and embroided azure, romantic florals devouring the dresses' entirety, finished off with a cross back, halter azure tailored vest.
By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Rag and Bone Spring/Summer 2014
Rag and Bone Spring/Summer 2014
Designer duo Marcus Wainwright and David Neville of Rag and Bone produced a S/S 2014 collection replete with practically minded pieces brimming with finesse and limpidity.
British model Sam Rollinson with the enviable razor sharp cheekbones opened the show in a simplistic eggshell and white apron style slip dress. Black accents prevailed on mottled, crocodile, peep toe leather booties and a shoulder bag worn cross body style. The stark contrast was offset by a striking tangelo pout created by makeup maestro Gucci Westman.
White, 3/4 length slouch trousers were paired with a sporty apron crop tank in ink. A vanilla streamlined blazer worn open to expose mid torso oozed with liberation. Sporting luxe reigned supreme once again this season.
Utilitarian influences punctuated a crisp white sleeveless shirt paired with a white knee length wraparound skirt. A medium sized flesh shoulder satchel was a chic carry all which accompanied the look.
Freedom of movement was evident on a black oversized, ribbed, plunge v-neck sweater with monochromatic white cuffs and v-neck detail. This in turn was teamed with a renegade 90s inspired grunge, lingerie slip skirt with scalloped hem. A halter, drawstring, crushed velvet dress featuring layered skirt detail was married to a white mesh long sleeve tee worn underneath, Round aviator lunettes added a unconventional edge to the look.
A delectable shade of azure ruled on a round neck, cutaway shift with keyhole detail. A split waist revealed a white chiffon layer, clean minimalism in understated proportions. Turquoise burst against the neon tangerine 'Carnival' Revlon lipstick. Hair comprised of a severe, dramatic, centre part slicked down to the ears with dry texturised tresses from the nape of the neck.
Other standout looks consisted of pale blue, narrow leg track pants with elasticised waist and porcelain pink free flowing languid arabesque tank.An icy silver, luminescent crushed velvet knee length dress was reminiscent of Courtney Love's grunge era. Look to Bec and Bridge's S/S 2014 collection for a very similar dress in the shade of muted plum. White leather overalls modelled by Marine Deleeuw are sure to fly off the racks. Australian label Friend of Mine have designed a covetable dungaree version.
The collection was a culmination of vivacity and the irrefutably modern,
true to Rag and Bone’s DNA.
By Courtney Jones.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2014
Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2014
Feminine charm prevailed yet again this S/S 2014 season for Parisian designer Isabel Marant. Delicate pieces oozing with whimsical allure were annealed with leather, grommets and structured arabesques.
Elisabeth Erm opened the collection in a boxy, sharp shouldered tuxedo jacket comprising of elongated torso, satin nonchalant lapels and sleeves worn cuffed mid elbow length. A layered, white frothy, lace mini dress brimming with innocence produced femininity combined with the tuxedo jacket equalling masculinity. A grosgrain ribbon acted as a sash belt adding casual cool to the equation.
A ruffled pure white camisole with ethereal qualities featured embellished panelling. This look was twinned with leather 3/4 track pants complete with lace up, grommet and blanket stitch pocket detail creating a cutting edge aesthetic. Leather, braided cuffs were the accoutrement of choice.
Hana Jirickova modelled a pair of distressed, muted salmon, denim shorts, deconstructed and frayed throughout were teamed with a lace boatneck top dissected at the shoulder seemingly held together by sutures.
Romanticism ruled on a dramatic, ruffled, sheer jacket featuring sculptural rounded shoulder. A Breton scoop neck tank accompanied the jacket and was complete when paired with relaxed, flesh trouser and beaded tassel lariat. A tiered, leather rah rah skirt with halter layered puristic cami was street or boudoir applicable. Hardened femininity was a reoccurring theme for Marant.
White, broderie anglaise, lace up trousers accessorised with cumbersome plaited leather belt were teamed with pale ice vo vo sheer scoop basic tank and a collarless ruched sleeve and bodice jacket with raw edge ruffle detail.
An indigo wash denim blazer featuring black lapels and sensual lace inserts was pieced together with matching floral lace tee and ivory pink, utilitarian trouser with robust hardware.
Svetlana Zakharova modelled a chiffon, flounce, spaghetti strap, mini dress featuring peach coloured blossoms reminiscent of a Cezanne painting. A leather strip bow belt attenuated the waist.
A dash of insolence was evident on a leather boatneck, long sleeve, drop waist tunic, tiered lace hemline in ultra short proportions. Country and western influences and Marant DNA was mixed with French savvy.
A lace, scalloped triangle bralet was full of enchantment, this was paired with black denim Bermudas and an organza, ruffle shrug.
Footwear continually dominates a Marant collection yet this season Marant didn't quite hit the mark with her rendition of a bulky Mary Jane crossed with a bootie complete with stud and grommet embellishment cascading down the t-bar strap of the shoe. A sturdy, suede cone heel ensured stability. Only time will tell if this shoe is as well received as Marant's famed wedge sneaker.
By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2014
Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2014
The spell binding concoction of Peter Dundas's famed Pucci formula continued to induce allure and magnetism this S/S 2014 with a stellar line up accommodating the broad clientele of the Pucci devotee. From pop princesses to socialites aplenty the designer tapped into athleticism paired with the staple Florentine scarf print, synonymous with the label.
Joan Smalls opened the collection in a leather, elbow length, perforated cropped tee featuring regal embellished motif comprising of a bejewelled crown housing rubies, sapphires and emeralds aplenty. A tapestry inspired, a-line mini skirt featured the year 1947 emblazoned, the year the Pucci house was founded, surrounded by jolts of bright colours channelling Jamaican references.
Clashing, haphazardous scarf prints dominated a pair of dhoti pants in a kaleidoscope of turquoise and cobalt in sensual satin. A mesh tank was paired with a black sports bra. A cropped, collarless jacket with zebra embroidery was married to a colossal sized boxing belt with the buckle starring an animal head complete with wings.
Andreea Diaconu modelled a beaded, boatneck mini dress with Pucci splashed across the decolletage in striking silver.Hints of Roman gladiator were evident on footwear lending a robust aesthetic to the silhouette.
A cleverly draped skirt appeared weightless, fabric swathed Josephine Le Tutour's hips as she sauntered down the runway with ease. A sweet heart neckline bustier with mosaic like embroidery in a riot of colour completed the look.
Black sequin sarouel pants were a glamorous night time accession. The look was modernised when married to a scuba, sleeveless, funnel neck, toggle, drawstring vest, complete with heavy duty zipper. The vest was anorak inspired and worn layered with a mesh tank.
A cropped parka with oriental kimono references was teamed with a scoop neck, fishnet tank and leather perforated running shorts. Peep toe suede and mesh panelled stiletto booties featured double, velcro ankle straps for a sporty spin.
An Ikat, graphic print poncho was fringed and of boatneck style. An elasticised waist, jogging short with undulating pattern also made an appearance on a sweetheart neckline, bustier, body con dress.
A billowy, diaphanous, parachute silk parka in the classic Pucci scarf print was twinned with a youth driven racer front tank. Liquid metal emulating aluminium foil graced a sci-fi, futuristic, 3/4 length trench modelled by Danish model, Josephine Skriver. The trench was paired with a halter, black scuba one piece, swimsuit, oozing with superhero qualities. The look was accessorised with a leather bumbag worn slung low on the side hips.
A tangerine, funnel neck anorak evoked utilitarian references. The jacket was paired with a 3/4 jodhpur pant in shades of tomato and ink combined with jolts of pewter.
Iridescent, ombre sequins shifted from emerald to burnt paprika, red, mint and cobalt graced a long sleeve mini dress modelled by Sasha Luss. An ethereal mermaid best conjured up the imagery.
A series of high neck, cutaway column dresses featuring oversized white, lurex, crochet were teamed with strapless, shrunken mini dresses adding an unobtrusive feel to the garment.
By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Balmain Spring / Summer 2014
Balmain Spring / Summer 2014
Olivier Rousteing produced a divergent silhouette this S/S 2014 season which was an audacious move for the designer who has built an empire on the body con arabesque. The staple flesh baring garments still managed to make an appearance yet this time the sex was toned down for a more modest approach. Think Balmain paired with a dose of Chanel.
The opening look modelled by Elisabeth Erm consisted of an oversized, sloping shouldered, houndstooth jacket reminiscent of something you would find in a martial arts studio. The rigid jacket was attenuated by a monochromatic boxing belt featuring large chain link detail. A leather knee grazing flounce skirt with hi-lo hem was paired with a perforated leather midi boot with pointy patent toe cap detail. The look was accessorised with gargantuan gold chain cuffs which engulfed wrists.
Rather than Balmain's classic cropped skinny leather trouser, Rousteing opted for a relaxed man style trouser this season which was married to a college baseball bomber jacket, quilted with leather collar and placket. A pinstripe tank was worn underneath evoking true American sporting references.
An ivory, quilted, high waisted, a-line skirt with centre plunging button detail was teamed with a sheer nero Vichy check tank oozing with ladylike demure and Chanel connotations. This look was modelled by Rosie Huntington Whiteley who made her catwalk comeback debut.
A standout pair of leather overalls featured a rounded, sculptural shoulder. The overalls were worn loose and androgynous with heavy duty gold accent press studs adding just the right amount of polish. A basic white tee was worn underneath the overalls for a shot of masculinity.
A mid blue, denim wash, off the shoulder top, came complete with horizontal chain sutures. The look evoked the 80s and concluded with paper bag waist, free flowing denim trousers worn tapered at the ankle. Matching denim quilted boot with metallic gold toe cap was the footwear of choice.
Balmain's famed mini dress returned in the shade of pure white complete with satin quilted bodice, bevel shoulder ruched sleeve with grommet suture detail and white feathered hemline. The dress was drawn in at the waist by the staple chain boxing belt.
Czech model Hana Jirickova, dubbed the next Kate Moss, wore a bleached chambray, crystal encrusted, structured shoulder blouse worn cuffed at the elbow complete with leather inserts which texturalized the semi transparent panelling. High waisted, quilted, flat front trousers with four gold Medusa head buttons, brimmed of the 70s with a splash of Versace in the mix.
Closing runway looks appeared deconstructed with artisanal qualities, combined with heavy embellishment. A very ostentatious collection for the woman who beckons to be noticed.
By Courtney Jones.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Zadig and Voltaire Spring / Summer 2014
Zadig and Voltaire Spring / Summer 2014
Dishevelled, yet polished panache and Parisian glamour were the words that best conjured up the imagery of Zadig and Voltaire's S/S 2014 Collection.
Cecilia Bonstrom's latest display was the epitome of effortless, undone chic.
Hanne Gaby Odiele opened the show with plenty of swagger, modelling a slip dress, cascading mid thigh with grey scalloped lace trimmings. A collarless black and white woven rabbit fur jacket was accessorised with black cuffs resembling hardware and dainty gold bracelets. Cumbersome versus fragility were the juxtapositions prevalent. Delicate gold rings encased fingers.
Black, leather cropped trousers with reinforced pockets and side panelling were teamed with an embellished, antique lace blouse in the shade of white, kaftan style. A black fedora and chain handle shoulder handbag featuring leather tassel detail concluded the look.
A black leather, shrunken moto jacket complete with quilted shoulders was married to a jacquard bralet with a smattering of subtle crystals.
A Navajo inspired belt, worn slung low on the hip was teamed with a black mini skirt, layered with sheer lace, sequin adorned harem pants, only for the fearless.
A black silver, snakeskin, jacquard asymmetrical dress for after five, was accessorised with a statement making, black leather fringed shawl. Urban cowgirl crossed with luxe bohemian hippie best described the look.
Purism came in the form of white slouch suiting with relaxed proportions. The suit was worn with a silk camisole. Yellow piping detail on the trousers added an unexpected element to the look. A leather lace up, silver mesh tank was paired with a billowy, floor sweeping, dramatic lace kimono, reminiscent of dark gothic glamour. For a more affordable price point look to label 'For Love and Lemons' whose aesthetic is analogous.
Grunge elements were evident on a strapless, leather onesie worn mid calf with a strong dose of nonchalant appeal. A drop waist with pleat detail and spike trimmings lent a creative edge. A liquid gold sequin blazer with structured shoulder was coupled with a sheer, gold lurex tee dress, deconstructed at the neckline. A black triangle bra and knickers were worn underneath for modesty.
Jolts of venetian and candy apple red were found on barely there crochet knits spliced with black and white sporadic inserts. A dip dye woven rabbit fur coat, falling mid thigh complete with white fur trimmings was teamed with distressed, bleached denim shorts.
Covetable bijoux launched this season and colossal cross stud earrings and mixed metal bracelets were lust worthy accessories.
The staple Zadig and Voltaire grey and white snakeskin print appeared on a onesie teamed with metallic silver crocodile clutch and flat black buckle futuristic silver moto boots. Lurex socks made another runway appearance with designer Hedi Slimane of Saint Laurent showcasing comparable socks just days earlier in Paris.
Mid western references crept in on a excessively fringed leather mini skirt,leather shell top with fringing descending over the bust and lastly a boatneck leather dress skimming the body.
By Courtney Jones.
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