Saturday, July 27, 2013
Balmain Resort 2014
Balmain Resort 2014
Dexterous designer Olivier Rousteing of Balmain produced a dynamic, fearless collection perfect for the indomitable Balmain woman.
Model Manon Leloup was transmogrified into a bona fide, 80s powerhouse, siren. Stalwart silhouettes continued to reign supreme teamed with punchy contours.
A collarless, quilted, leather jacket opened the collection, this was twinned with pleated peg leg trousers worn cuffed with the hemline elongated over the heel of the gold toe cap, black quilted, stiletto ankle boot. Footwear strongly channelled Chanel's acclaimed aesthetic. Excessive yellow gold adornment featured on a gold bib, Vichy check necklace and a gold chain and lace boxing belt drawing attention to the waist.
A decadent, mesmeric, ivory ostrich feather, hipster mini skirt oozed of youthful connotations. A pink flesh, quilted college bomber jacket came complete with ribbed collar. This was paired with crisp shirting buttoned up precisely to the neck with gold double grouped buttons plummeting down the shirts placket.
A surefire hit with the street chic fashion pack will no doubt be the indigo medium wash, bib style, overalls worn slouchy and generously cut. This explored new territory for Rousteing who's favoured arabesque is purely for the body dauntless. Dungaree details comprised of gold button side entry and a centre pocket on the bib. The most bourgeois take on farm chic to date. A loose, white, masculine shirt was teamed with the overalls, a look brimming with androgyny. Burnished gold, quilted cuffs were worn nonchalantly on Leloup's forearms.
Denim continued to be very much in attendance and also featured on looks including a triple denim ensemble which comprised of a denim shirt which appeared to have had an encounter with a Bedazzler, stud and grommets festooning the garment. A cropped, panelled denim, structured jacket with quilted trimmings and sharp shoulder was a play on proportions when teamed with relaxed, eighties, free form jean. The explosion of denim extended onto a denim, fluted skirt and was married with a denim houndstooth, baseball bomber jacket eluding chambray aspects complete with gold chain sutures. Innocence prevailed on a muted salmon, checked, rah rah mini skirt replete with plenty of kick and layers upon layers of tweed protruding with copious amounts of feminine charm.
A conceptual, geometric, Parisian Breton stripe pant suit was brimming with sailor references and displayed a faint Vichy check running throughout the fabric in navy and white resulting in optical illusion like qualities.
An Edwardian, pirate inspired, ivory blouson was the epitome of Keira Knightely in the movie 'Pirates of the Carribean'. The ethereal dentelle inserts oozed with romantic attributes. The look was sexed up when paired with a high waisted, body worshipping, bandage mini skirt.
Other heralding looks drew inspiration from modern contemporary dance, think ruched chiffon drop waist dress in the shade of ice blue. On the other end of the spectrum emboldening looks were evident of Spanish matador, menswear inspired tailoring.
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By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Saint Laurent Resort 2014
Saint Laurent Resort 2014
Highly regarded, industry heavyweight, Hedi Slimane showcased a collection rich in consummate class and attitude for Saint Laurent's Resort 2014 Collection. Piquancy and uncluttered lines dominated the collective.
Model Sasha Pivovarova starred in the series of liberated photographs oozing with rebellion. It was a major comeback debut for Pivovarova who has been out of the spotlight since the birth of her daughter Mia Isis in May 2012 to photographer Igor Vishnyakov. A industrial warehouse, concrete playground set the scene with the city skyline acting as a backdrop through the oversized panes of glass.
The opening look comprised of YSL's famed, unisex, Le Smoking tux, exploding with androgyny. The edgy jacket was slightly cropped and shrunken for rock star appeal, worn bare chested of course. Tailored trousers fell cleanly on the ankle to reveal sky high, teetering, stiletto pumps. A modern, minimalistic, ultra skinny leather belt and graphic cuff were the accessories of choice. Pivovarova's stance eluded confidence brooding within, the pure element of the YSL woman. I'm pictured top right embracing the Saint Laurent aesthetic.
Dishevelled, undone glamour accompanied the look replete with bed head, tousled tresses and smouldering, smoky, bedroom eyes.
An ebony, strapless, chiffon, gathered babydoll mini dress with empire line arabesque featured a double buckle waist cincher complete with grommet infested detail. A tuxedo bolero in sensual satin was paired with a sequined, boatneck, mini dress drawn in at the waist by a heavy duty chrome belt.
Red carpet worthy eveningwear came in the form of a strapless, sweetheart neck line, gathered, bustier gown featuring a high- low hem falling to the knee and trailing behind gracefully. Architecturally and sculpturally driven with romantic connotations this dress was brimming with Ralph Lauren characteristics.
Pure sex appeal reigned supreme on a python digi print, embellished, collarless jacket complete with black iridescent cuffs, inbuilt lapels and welt pockets. A structured peak shoulder lent a strong silhouette. A sheer blouse was worn underneath, unbuttoned to the navel. Unadulterated, rock n roll, bohemian, classicism.
Robustness was evident on a chrome, boxing belt featuring hexagonal plates married with double layered ivory, Grecian style, asymmetrical dress rich in fluidity. A gladiatorial air was present.
Other standout garments included a pearl emblazoned, leather blazer married with paper bag, cuffed, leather shorts in more demure proportions.
Accessories consisted of a Hermes inspired Kelly bag featuring padlock detail. Show stopping chromatic, silver, platform stiletto pumps with zig zag detail were a dynamite annexation. A large, ivory, envelope clutch with shiny silver hardware and a miniature crocodile clutch in patent leather with chain shoulder strap and YSL initials as the centerpiece were chic must haves. Waiting list alert- apply now! A silver YSL logo cuff was a bourgeois accessory which will no doubt thrill the legion of dedicated YSL fashion followers devastated by Slimane's decision to change the original name of YSL to Saint Laurent.
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By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Versace Resort 2014
Versace Resort 2014
Impeccably glamorous, stalwart Donatella Versace produced an enticing display this Resort season replete with practically minded pieces all bursting with the elixir of youth. Donatella continued to demonstrate Versace's calculated formula yet ingenuity was prevalent.
Model Stephanie Hall opened the collection in an off white, ruched, bandage effect, chiffon, long sleeved mini dress which featured sculpted torso and halter neck bib detail. A patent, crocodile envelope clutch with chain handle concluded the look.
Turquoise, Vichy check, relaxed style trousers sat slung low on the hips paired with a single breasted, shrunken, floral blazer with lightly padded peak shoulder silhouette, worn plunging with copious amounts of flesh exposed.
Fluid silhouettes conjured up a contrasting aesthetic, teamed with sailor references, think maxi skirts and man style trousers.
An array of St Tropez, Brigitte Bardot inspired pieces included an aquamarine, candy stripe cropped knit with Medusa head epaulet detail and an aqua Vichy check thigh split maxi skirt. Delectable, mouthwatering shades of sorbet and gelato were tempting enough to devour.
A sleeveless liberty print shirt dress was worn buttoned up neatly with double breasted Medusa head buttons playing a starring role yet again.
Saucy swimwear comprised of a suggestive, spliced, peek a boo, asymmetrical one piece teamed with Vichy checks. A turquoise leather lattice tote was a sassy addition, perfect to be sported in the crook of the elbow whilst strolling around Cannes.
A citrus, chartreuse mod squad, 2 piece skirt suit featured high waisted a-line mini skirt with titillating side split detail and a cropped, shrunken jacket. An ice vo-vo mini satchel was a saccharine accession.
A tantalisingly, risque LBD sculpted and hugged every curve. Slashed and knee grazing, a simplistic garment yet full of pulling power, think Azzedine Alaia glamazon, glory days.
A dominatrix inspired spin on the classic wardrobe staple, black blazer consisted of sheer, ruched chiffon sleeves paired with a thigh grazing opaque mini with ruched, chiffon, overlay. Australian design duo Bec and Bridge's S/S 2013 MBAFW collection featured a transparent chiffon ruched long sleeve top worn cropped at the navel. This was the embodiment of Versace's blazer and candy striped knits combined. Opt for Bec and Bridge's top for a comparable aesthetic which will be an absolute steal in price point correlated to Versace.
Burnt tangerine continued to dominate the runway and was found on a succession of garments including a provocative pencil skirt, clean minimalistic blazer, stretch figure hugging shift and cropped suiting complete with sailor inspired button detail.
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By Courtney Jones.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Michael Kors Resort 2014
Michael Kors Resort 2014
Renowned, American, luxury, sportswear designer Michael Kors produced a thoroughly wearable collection this Resort 2014.
Safarian influences embedded into the Kors DNA were prevalent in ruling the runway once again and channelled Yves Saint Laurent's Veruschka archives.
The opening look consisted of a rich fudge, panelled trench coat worn nipped in at the waist by a desert python belt complete with matching reptilian, envelope clutch. Streamlined, tailored trousers reminiscent of the seventies were floor grazing, footwear was wholly invisible. A perspex neck collar featured gold hardware and perspex padlock. A bold accessory choice with the juxtaposition of minimalistic implications.
A butterscotch fudge, round neck, waxed leather shift dress featured centre zipper and gold chain lace up detail. Gold and perspex modern cuffs with enlarged padlocks dangled freely from models wrists. Fetishism references crept in. Two strap caramel leather wedge platform sandals completed the look.
Sleek, elongated, ocelot, flared trousers were teamed with camel silk shirting with black placket and collar. Colour blocking was evident on a white, tan and black mini camera satchel.
A contemporary, crisp white tux with ebony collar, welt pockets and piping on matching trousers was a sexy sophisticated addition worn buttoned at the navel replete with titillating deep v-neck plunge. The centerpiece accessory comprised of a wide band choker with horn and chain hanging precariously from the models neck.
An asymmetrical ocelot maillot with wild torso cut outs oozed of American sportswear references tinged with Italian high octane magnetism. This sleek runway look was married with bold chromatic cuffs with zen like qualities.
White lace made an appearance on various garments including lace scalloped shorts which peeked coquettishly underneath the hemline of an azalea pink, cocoon, sloping shouldered, funnel neck oversized knit featuring ribbed collar, cuffs and band. White lace trousers and extended shell top worn belted was a vivacious combination.
Colour blocking made an appearance on a azure, ebony and giraffe print panelled shift dress. The dress was structured with architectural references present. A turquoise, leather trench dress of a relaxed style offered a pop of colour oozing of nonchalant cool.
Closing runway looks included a column, plunge, v-neck dress in tan, white and black, Kors signature colour palette. A leopard gathered halter neck maxi dress was picture perfect poolside enchantment. A billowy, diaphanous kaftan in subtle leopard print was floor sweeping and a great bohemian after five cover up option.
Eveningwear, red carpet style, included a one shoulder, asymmetrical floor length gown in sheer chiffon featuring embellished sequin pailettes cascading the dresses' entirety. An effervescent, round neck, long sleeve body skimming gown in glistening silver leopard adornment was the apotheosis of old world allure.
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By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Jason Wu Resort 2014
Jason Wu Resort 2014
Eponymous designer Jason Wu's latest display was an admirable, irrefutably modern line up. Amplified,sinuous tailoring bestowed hardened, feminine qualities.
A capacious, monochromatic, tuxedo jacket featured two gargantuan toggles, embellished black and white pencil skirt complete with palm leaf detail. A cropped, ebony, ribbed, bouffant sleeved, midriff baring, crew neck sweater replete with high low hem was a sassy addition twinned with high waisted, knee length pencil skirt and a muted grey hem panel. The abstract, enlarged, flourishing print was the focal point of the garment. Cat eye inspired wayfarers, a box minaudiere in black with gold trimmings and clasp was teamed with strappy black and white shooties complete with white polka dot criss cross detail breaching the breadth of the foot.
A tree frog green, patent leather overcoat paired with pristine, white shirting was worn tucked into tailored gunmetal, silver and white print shorts. This was just one example of the succession of bourgeois ensembles on offer. Mid calf gladiator heels were back with vengeance, toughening up the aesthetic of the collective.
A chartreuse, high waisted, tropical print, tap short and matching bralet was the epitome of fifties, screen siren chic. Head to local Australian design duo, Ginger and Smart this spring to emulate this look. When I attended their MBAFW collection I found analogous runway looks in shades of sorbet, perfect for an iconic, Australian summer. A neutral trench featuring large collar and colossal gun fold detail lent an understated air to the look.
A succession of denim looks high on limpidity were on display and included a medium wash, loose fitting tee and pencil skirt, double denim ensemble, a 3/4 sleeved round neck tunic with simplistic oversized two pocket detail and prominent gold stitching detail. Lastly a cropped denim, pillow sleeved aviator jacket was paired with a tropical cami and denim a-line skirt. Quintessential modernism mixed with nineties denim finds reigned supreme.
Sleek, polished swimwear in clean minimalistic lines included a trompe loeil effect one piece in black and white with tropical print deep plunge v-neck panel and black cross over strap decolletage detail. A mammoth keyhole graced another one piece swimsuit with waist cutouts referencing athleticism. An emerald, duchesse satin, balloon sleeve button coat was married with navy boy leg swimwear and matching bandeau top.
Artisanal, embroided, palm leaves played a starring role on eveningwear. A gauzy, chiffon, cutaway, phosphorescent dress encapsulated the models lithe body. Black satin breast pockets, placket and collar were sexy yet demure. Dainty craftsmanship bursting with pulchritude was clearly evident.
A breathtaking, ornate, boatneck ebony dress was an example of pure inhibition. A culmination of seductive closing runway looks comprised of a cutaway peony pink flesh, transparent halter sheath which would right at home in the boudoir. An asymmetrical, deftly draped floor length snow white gown, a lemon butter open back, tailbone peplum gown, very Grace Kelly and finally a duchesse satin strapless bustier, triangular torso cutout floor sweeping gown complete with full, diaphanous skirt. Creating a strong nod to the House of Dior.
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By Courtney Jones.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Burberry Resort 2014
Burberry Resort 2014
Burberry Resort 2014 Collection was a heady mix of polished luxury deconstructed and provocative librarian twinned with classic, heralding Burberry DNA. Ladylike, panache contours were evocative of sugar and spice woven with a dash of naughty and nice.
The introductory look constituted of an ivory angora jumper with ribbed cuffs, shoulder and band detail, jewelled collar featuring oversized citrine gems with bronze and crystal accents. This was paired with a transparent, stretch lace, tube skirt which had a crochet like effect. The skirt was of midi length proportions, Christopher Bailey's choice hemline of the collection. It was married with towering, sculptural, peep toe wedge ankle booties in the shade of winter white. These boots would look right at home in an art installation at the Museum Of Contemporary Art.
A military inspired, boiled wool trench in ebony was worn belted by an ultra skinny leather belt buckled and knotted ever so chicly. A juxtaposition of a thick, cumbersome wool paired with a fine, delicate belt. Structured, peak shoulder detail and wrist strap detail added finesse.
Ethereal, dark glamour came in the form of a Victorianesque, high neck, lace blouse featuring flat front navy placket. A soft sumptuous clutch in the hue of bubblegum pink was tucked under the arm offering a strong volt of colour.
Architectural lines graced a collarless, peplum jacket complete with flower like corsages acting as epaulets, a matching streamlined trouser finished the look. A midnight, doily lace overcoat had Japanese, kimono references, this was paired with a transparent, ebony, lace shift.
Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Emilio Pucci and Roberto Cavalli influences were apparent on numerous runway looks including a white, intricately embellished tee featuring diamond and floral sequin motifs married with Spanish lace, scalloped hem tube skirt, completely sheer, leaving little to the imagination. Opaque undergarments are a necessity.
A charcoal, long sleeve, button down polo top was accompanied by a sequin, gossamer, a-line skirt starring exquisite craftsmanship on embroided flowers. The time honoured khaki trench was reinvented with jewelled rosettes scattered throughout the body of the trench adding a touch of allure and ostentation.
Shades of pistachio made appearances on a stretch lace, knee length dress complete with tiered columns of lace on the bodice. A mint cashmere cardi complete with Mother of Pearl buttons was teamed with matching cashmere cami which was tucked into a burnished bronze tube skirt with white back panelling. Pastels continued to reign supreme on an ice blue, sculptural jacket which sat neatly on the hips, this in turn was paired with a white floral stretch lace dress.
An inviting eveningwear look came in the form of a deep forest green, off the shoulder, exposed decolletage, midi length, body con dress with cross over bust ruched lace detail with refined embellished waist belt.
Leather envelope clutches and crocodile totes dominated the runway in vibrant shades of strawberry red, eggplant, emerald, butterscotch caramel and peach Bellini.
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