Friday 24 June 2011

2 Catwalk Observations from SA Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011

Vesselina Pentcheva

I'm a lace lover so that's why I chose this designer. Most impressive is the embroidery made on one hook, which is sampled from the beautiful mesh that grandmothers of Vesselina gave her for her wedding. In the outfits from her summer collection, the designer continues to be very feminine, using soft materials – cotton and silk, and a lot of lace, which bear the taste of traditional ethnic costumes, but with modern sound. Additional summer mood add the accessories from real flowers in the models’ hair, that are deliberately makeup with blue shadows and bright lipstick. As in any collection of the designer, the feminine forms are strongly emphasized. Corsets and belts create well-formed shapes, typical for the work of Vesselina Pencheva. According to diary of a fashionista from Top Billing, there was no disappointment in her latest Mexican inspired collection; which encapsulated the strong yet sensual elements of Hispanic femininity. Expertly finished, crochet and lace details accented the entire collection of superbly tailored silhouettes; in subtle colours: cream, black and blue. (http://www.vesselina.co.za/)



















                
Rubicon

The colours designer Rubicon used made me fall in love with this collection. Every now and then a woman needs to get decked out to the nines and celebrate just being able to wear a dress…and all the glamour that comes with that. The Rubicon collection included just the kind of gowns a girl needs to get noticed: from matric dance – to wedding isle, including bridesmaids dresses. Luxurious fabrics and attention to the details which make a woman feel outstanding; marked a well-rounded evening wear collection.  The dress in the middle with the mesh netting, was inspired by the movie Black Swan, I think this dress is so cute. This style was also see in various designers collections at the fashion week. The details on the garments wasn't too much which makes it perfect. The fabric used is also soft and  flowing fabric. It was expertly finished and superbly well tailored.  (http://www.rubiconclothing.co.za/)






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