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…
Karla Spetic Spring/Summer 2015 Set in an aquatic centre, the location for Karla Spetic’s Summer 2014 show alluded heavily as to what was to follow. Referencing the pearls of the ocean and life in the deep dark depths of the sea, were translucent panels, organza box pleated trims, and the less subtle emblem of a pearl nestled within a seashell. Karla’s prominent use of satin silk in her namesake collection Satin silks featured prominently, which has proven to be a fabric of choice for the designer in past collections. The strong aesthetic of her brand came through in the boxy…
James Perse shirt dress, Karen Walker blazer, Schutz heels, Proenza Schouler PS11, Karen Walker heart & bow rings, MBMJ katie bracelet It isn’t Fashion Week without a bit of bad weather, and it didn’t just rain this year, it poured. Always one to buck against common sense (at least where shoes are involved), sandals of course seemed like the most appropriate option when dashing out of the house in the morning. But, umbrellas and puddles aren’t want to stop the fashion pack. I haven’t been able to get to as many shows as I would have liked this year, although…
KAHLO Spring/Summer 2014/15, ‘Systematic’ The girls at KAHLO sure have a way with leather, and for Spring, it’s all coming up mint and metallics. Branching out from their usual palette of whites, greys and blacks, designers Rachelle Sinclair and Fay Ogunbadejo incorporated cool minty hues, silver and bronzed metallics, a welcome move and one which is decidedly fresh. Slinky slip dresses, bare midriffs and not yet broken in Doc Martens seemingly drew from references to the 90s, a modern take on the grunge movement. Playing to their simple yet androgynous aesthetic, it was a collection that was crisp and clean,…
