Last week it was the annual Mercedes Benz fashion show in Sydney, Australia. Therefore, similarly to what I did for the A/W 16/17 shows across London, Milan, Paris and New York, I have decided to put a post together to recognise and highlight some of the best collections from the Australian showcase.
Even some of the biggest names in fashion were flaunting their collections down the runway in Sydney including Cynthia Rowley, Maticevsk and Oscar De La Renta so lets see what they had to offer!
Even some of the biggest names in fashion were flaunting their collections down the runway in Sydney including Cynthia Rowley, Maticevsk and Oscar De La Renta so lets see what they had to offer!
Cynthia Rowley
Cynthia Rowley's Resort runway show was a scene dedicated to the 'Dudes' and 'Betty's' of Australia. The designer dressed her models up in colourful geometric scuba suits and floral bohemian fashions to communicate a vision of the laid back lifestyle and young stylish girls hitting up the waves during the summer on the beaches of Oz. The designer was also communicating an ironic reference to the historical figure Cleopatra during her show by having numerous male models bring the female models out on platform which were supported by their shoulders. However, to modernise the traditional pharaoh entrance, Rowley used surfboards to perch her models on to fit with the 'surfs up' theme whilst still showing the importance and significance of what they were wearing.
Cynthia Rowley's Resort runway show was a scene dedicated to the 'Dudes' and 'Betty's' of Australia. The designer dressed her models up in colourful geometric scuba suits and floral bohemian fashions to communicate a vision of the laid back lifestyle and young stylish girls hitting up the waves during the summer on the beaches of Oz. The designer was also communicating an ironic reference to the historical figure Cleopatra during her show by having numerous male models bring the female models out on platform which were supported by their shoulders. However, to modernise the traditional pharaoh entrance, Rowley used surfboards to perch her models on to fit with the 'surfs up' theme whilst still showing the importance and significance of what they were wearing.
Oscar De La Renta
As always Oscar De La Renta's collection did not fail to show off the elegance and beauty that female fashion can really achieve. With the use of powerful and very complex shades of turquoise, tangerine orange and luscious blossom pinks, De La Renta's creative Director, Peter Copping was able to transform the Sydney showroom into an inquisitively sophisticated scene for ladies who lunch and dined in some of the best restaurants across the globe. Since the fashion house is known for its ornate eveningwear and graceful day clothes, Oscar De La Renta was not the first designer to come to mind when thinking about who would be the best fitting for the Mercedes Benz show in Sydney. This was because many of the other brands who were also showcasing their work, were offering bikinis and two piece scuba suits to an excited crowd of fashion observers surrounding the catwalk. However, that is definitely not to say that De La Renta's collection was a disappointment!
Maticevsk
Handcuffs, bondage and gags. Not exactly what you would expect to open the Mercedes Benz Fashion Show but the Australian brand, Maticevsk intended to make sure that the opening of the show would be something that would not leave the audiences mind right through to the end with the hope of having viewers talking about it for days. (And a week and a half later after the show, it seems that the designers goals were accomplished.) Toni Maticevsk's models took to the catwalk one by one at The Cutaway in Barangaroo dressed in a selection of eye catching garments including floor length sweeping metallic gowns with daring bustiers, racy sheer body-con cover ups and experimental, modernistic two piece suits. The garments were also bizarrely paired with bondage-style jewellery and chains to mix explicitness with attitude and chic styling. To further visualise this sense of provocativeness and bondage styling, two of the models stepped out with silver spheres in their mouths embellished with floral-shaped crystals which stretched from one side of their faces to the other.
As for the colours of the collection, Toni Maticevski 'Resort 17' featured a dominant monochrome colour scheme which was inspired by 'inner darkness' and contemporary gothic revival. The collection was also made up of stunning 'dream-like' garments which had been created from coated woven cloths, pleated ivory white fabrics, icy blue cloths and sherbet lemon materials.
We are Handsome
Similarly to Cynthia Rowley's collection, the outlandish Australian swim and gym brand, We are Handsome were doing what they do best by presenting Sydney with new alternative and innovative ways to wear your bikini this summer. With edgy new structures and daring graphic prints, husband and wife, Jeremy and Katinka Somers knew exactly how to capture the spirit and emotion of summer whilst also offer impeccable quality, striking colour palettes and neoteric feminine shapes in a cool way. See what you think? Do you prefer We are Handsome or Cynthia Rowley's approach to swimwear this summer?
We are Kindred
There are two words to describe 'We are Kindred's' recent collection at the Mercedes Benz fashion show in Sydney and these words are whimsical and elegant. The ironic winter floral collection communicated an essence of fairy-tales during the frosted season when flowers glaze over and the snow begins to fall, covering the ground in soft glistening white textures. To further this idea of a whimsical setting, the clothing almost appeared fit for the modern day ice queen with the cold botanical crisp designs layered onto the surface of the clothing in rich chilled gold tones, piercing whites, bold turquoises and intricate, yet statement lace details. However, there were also some dark shades floating around this wonderland catwalk show as the designer, Lizzie Renkert had imprinted deep rose textures across velvet indigo blues and midnight purples to translate a dark romantic theme across the collection. Obviously, this all contradicts with the idea of a Resort collection. However, were loving what We are Kindred are doing so much that we can wait a little while longer for something summery and fitting to the season.
As always Oscar De La Renta's collection did not fail to show off the elegance and beauty that female fashion can really achieve. With the use of powerful and very complex shades of turquoise, tangerine orange and luscious blossom pinks, De La Renta's creative Director, Peter Copping was able to transform the Sydney showroom into an inquisitively sophisticated scene for ladies who lunch and dined in some of the best restaurants across the globe. Since the fashion house is known for its ornate eveningwear and graceful day clothes, Oscar De La Renta was not the first designer to come to mind when thinking about who would be the best fitting for the Mercedes Benz show in Sydney. This was because many of the other brands who were also showcasing their work, were offering bikinis and two piece scuba suits to an excited crowd of fashion observers surrounding the catwalk. However, that is definitely not to say that De La Renta's collection was a disappointment!
Maticevsk
Handcuffs, bondage and gags. Not exactly what you would expect to open the Mercedes Benz Fashion Show but the Australian brand, Maticevsk intended to make sure that the opening of the show would be something that would not leave the audiences mind right through to the end with the hope of having viewers talking about it for days. (And a week and a half later after the show, it seems that the designers goals were accomplished.) Toni Maticevsk's models took to the catwalk one by one at The Cutaway in Barangaroo dressed in a selection of eye catching garments including floor length sweeping metallic gowns with daring bustiers, racy sheer body-con cover ups and experimental, modernistic two piece suits. The garments were also bizarrely paired with bondage-style jewellery and chains to mix explicitness with attitude and chic styling. To further visualise this sense of provocativeness and bondage styling, two of the models stepped out with silver spheres in their mouths embellished with floral-shaped crystals which stretched from one side of their faces to the other.
As for the colours of the collection, Toni Maticevski 'Resort 17' featured a dominant monochrome colour scheme which was inspired by 'inner darkness' and contemporary gothic revival. The collection was also made up of stunning 'dream-like' garments which had been created from coated woven cloths, pleated ivory white fabrics, icy blue cloths and sherbet lemon materials.
We are Handsome
Similarly to Cynthia Rowley's collection, the outlandish Australian swim and gym brand, We are Handsome were doing what they do best by presenting Sydney with new alternative and innovative ways to wear your bikini this summer. With edgy new structures and daring graphic prints, husband and wife, Jeremy and Katinka Somers knew exactly how to capture the spirit and emotion of summer whilst also offer impeccable quality, striking colour palettes and neoteric feminine shapes in a cool way. See what you think? Do you prefer We are Handsome or Cynthia Rowley's approach to swimwear this summer?
We are Kindred
There are two words to describe 'We are Kindred's' recent collection at the Mercedes Benz fashion show in Sydney and these words are whimsical and elegant. The ironic winter floral collection communicated an essence of fairy-tales during the frosted season when flowers glaze over and the snow begins to fall, covering the ground in soft glistening white textures. To further this idea of a whimsical setting, the clothing almost appeared fit for the modern day ice queen with the cold botanical crisp designs layered onto the surface of the clothing in rich chilled gold tones, piercing whites, bold turquoises and intricate, yet statement lace details. However, there were also some dark shades floating around this wonderland catwalk show as the designer, Lizzie Renkert had imprinted deep rose textures across velvet indigo blues and midnight purples to translate a dark romantic theme across the collection. Obviously, this all contradicts with the idea of a Resort collection. However, were loving what We are Kindred are doing so much that we can wait a little while longer for something summery and fitting to the season.
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