Monday, 18 November 2013

Elie Saab Ready-to-wear A/W 2013 Review

 
 
 
You are immediately aware of his signature slices of lace inked into the textural, floating gowns, teasing the audience with hints of bare skin along the thigh and stomach.
 


The lace has an almost spidery, prickled quality adding a gothic twist to the usual pretty, feminine aesthetic associated with the brand.
 
 
Strappy gladiator stilettoes and booted heels with large silver buckles at the ankle added a metallic gleam to the draped, whimsical fabrics.

 
Rich tones of slate, black, plum and mustard were an indulgence to the usual pastel colour palette, with slight splashes of purple and teal as a colour contrast to enhance the vibrancy of the mustard designs.
 
 
Pristine white suits strode between the arrays of floor-length dresses adding a business sophistication to the collection. With chiffon shirts adding a feminine quality underneath the oversized cape-like trench coats and angular cuts… strongly juxtaposing the meticulous organic nature of his usual pieces.
 

 

However, one thing that will always remain constant throughout his collections season after season are the body hugging silhouettes, highlighting the femininely curved frames of the 6ft models.


 
 

Lots of Love,
Lauren xx

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