Alice McCall ‘In my dreams we were flying’ Cruise 2014/15 The Alice McCall aesthetic is so heavily entrenched; it’s fun, it’s playful, and just a little bit sexy. And McCall delivered. Her eponymous label, celebrating its 10th anniversary, certainly lived up to expectations; a hanging installation of planets, birds, and various other objects only giving a small clue as to what was to come. The designer presented a collection of sweet bloomer shorts, full skirted mini dresses, complete with her signature scalloped edge detailing, adding in some polka dot mesh netting and pops of candy floss pink for good measure.…
Dion Lee [II] Spring/Summer 2014/15 Dion Lee is a master of construction, evidently nailing the art of carefully piecing together interlocking fabrics and weighty folded pleats with artfully placed slits; somewhat of a signature within his design process. Seamlessly picking up where he left off, Dion Lee showed a strong collection with a focus on masculine tailoring, with a touch of femininity through exposed backs, and origami-esque dresses. Lee’s summer offering saw the fine knife pleats, which appear in his current Winter collection, re-emerge, a subtle element which added depth to brush stroke splattered pieces and bias cut dresses. The…
Fashion Week may now be over, although with so many more photos to share, you can continue to expect a few more updates in the coming week. But to break it up a little, is this shot of gorgeous model Gabby Dover channeling the type of effortless cool that usually only the women of Paris are able to muster. And um that Celine? Yes please. Get the look:
Michael Lo Sordo Spring/Summer 2014/15 At Michael Lo Sordo, we were treated to delicious silks in sorbet hues, almost good enough to eat. Finding a happy medium between the architectural shapes of Dion Horstmans sculptures (as seen on the runway) and sharp elements Lo Sordo’s aesthetic, Ryan Storer’s exclusive collaboration for the runway complemented each look with precision. Sexy slip dresses softly skimmed the model’s form, layered over cropped bustiers and loosely worn trench coats which floated languidly with each step. Tailored pinstripe shirting was juxtaposed against a feminine silhouette, paying homage to Lo Sordo’s signature style. Luxurious down to…
Strateas Carlucci ‘Fracture’ I started Monday morning with the best of intentions. Somewhere along the line I decided it was completely possible to head to Carriageworks for Kahlo, return to work, and somehow still make it back to Carriageworks for the Strateas Carlucci show. Of course in the hype of Fashion Week, I didn’t for a minute consider how unrealistic it was, which incidentally meant missing one of the shows I was most looking forward to. Striking the right balance between androgyny and sensuality, designers Peter Strateas and Mario-Luca Carlucci completely hit the mark. Womenswear combined woven textures and wispy…
