Here are my favourite looks from the Sunday catwalks :)
DOLCE E GABBANA
Another Italian design team that were feeling particularly fruity for SS12. Moschino gave us interpretations of fruit and veg through embellishment and cooky carrot buttons on jackets...Dolce e Gabbana brought it to us by print....after all you have to think of your 5 a day somehow! and what a perfect way to include them in your daily routine by wearing some! ha.
I loved the 50's inspired wasp waist full circle dresses that were also printed with stylised and watery onions. They look like flowers at first glance but you have to look closer..and you will agree that onions have never loked so "fashion!"
I also liked the bra tops that appeared again, teamed with short shorts and a fun attitude. This design duo was feeling the heat, and you can just imagine wearing these combos in the scorching sicilian sun (aaaah take me back to la bella Siciliaaaaa) Other cute details included a trio of bows, one at front neckline and 1 at each waist...somehow it managed not to look too cutesy.
Key fabrics apart from vegetable/hawaiian inspired prints included lace. You can't have Dolce e Gabbana without lace after all! This time they moved on from their previous ss collection by indulging in some appliqué. This appeared in dresses and tops, which look like a perfect buy for spring. Imagine wearing them with cute little mid lenght chiffon skirts and a leather jacket....
I also loved the embellished lace, one of my favourite looks was the nude lace and multicoloured sequins used in the last look (the colours no doubt were inspired by the fruit and veg...think pink, orange, gold and blue) a very high end way to present a fruity concept. YUM!
VERSUS
Christopher Kane and Donatella Versace collaborated on this stunning, sporty and elegant collection. And wowzer, what a stunner!
You had me at the first look out on the catwalk, which consisted of a monochrome shell top dress with contrast line panelling and oversized sport zips. You know a collection is going to be good when the first look is so strong.
I loved the use of layering used throughout the collection. Monochrome pleating was used to add movement and depth to the clothing, through a hide and seek concept. Large rouleaux panels were inserted from waist to hem (which is something that a few designers have played with this season) and I think it is a great way to introduce some texture.
Another key item that I loved was the use of sheer fabric. Not only am I a fan of sheer silks, but I also thought that it brought a certain femininity to the collection, as heavy contouring and industrial zips were used a lot, which could have made the collection look too harsh. I also loved the sheer black trousers that were featured with a printed top. I WILL be sporting these as soon as I work out just how to wear them. Give me some time, I will get there! Overall, a great collection, from two great designers. oh and it looks like sport chic is a definitive spring summer favourite. YES!
MARNI
AAAh the forever kooky girl of Marni. She just ain't scared of wearing what she wants is she? and why not...she has a knack for making wrong clothes look right!
Ever the rebellious, whilst other designers focsed on the 1920's for inspirations, Marni looked to the 60's.
I liked bits and pieces from this collection, but my favourite look has to be the first one...how sweet! I love the layering of matt print with the chiffon underlay...teamed with just a simple shell top...it has spring written all over it.
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