MSFW09

How do you describe with images the beauty of the clothes you witnessed in person? It’s a hard one, but I’ll try. This past week was one of my busiest of the year with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week in full bloom across the city. I attended quite a few of the parades and walked away with idea’s of hot looks for the coming season. I have to admit there was a peach boiler suit that I just can’t get out of my head, not to mention the Betina Liano bustier that I am currently coveting.

Sky high heels were a definite feature of all the parades I attended with only a few daring designers sending their girls down the runway in biker and low heeled ankle boots. You heard it here of course on AskBronny that the biker boot (that early 90s look) was returning and it was confirmed in Designer Showcase Series 4 when designers teamed gorgeous outfits with the buckled variety. We love this look, and anyone can wear it, we suggest teaming your boots with leggings, flippy 20s inspired dresses and a headband for that added fun.

The 20s and 30s were also a clear inspiration with menswear in particular chanelling The Great Gatsby, I couldn’t get past the gorgeous pale grey and cream suits for men. I predict a hot look for this coming Spring Racing Carnival, team it with a checked flat cap and your Great Gatsby look will be complete. Forget about your dark suits boys and opt instead for the cool colors of white, grey and cream. For women it was high waisted Kath Hepburn inspired trousers with a wide cuffed leg – divine. This kind of trouser looks awesome with flats, a fitted shirt and a cardy draped over your shoulders. A perfect work outfit for any stylista.

The Wayne Cooper Dresses at Showcase Number 3 were nothing short of inspirational, in particular the gothic inspired maxi that was a standout, we could see young Kristen of Twilight fame rocking this on any red carpet.

Whilst goth seems to be creeping back into fashion it seems hemlines are also creeping up, the crotch skimming mini is definitely not a look for the faint hearted or those not feeling super confident with their body. I’d suggest giving this look a miss unless you are built like Giselle, it’s a hot look but so inconvenient in terms of how do you sit down, bend over, leave it for the runway is my suggestion.

The girls sparkled as they glided down the runway with most designers featuring a look or two that included sequins or sparkling materials, we particularly loved a blue Wayne Cooper frock which just screamed late night glamour.

There was something about the parades that felt very primary colors to me, with variations and hue’s of red, yellow and blue. For men the colors were very muted with a lot of grey, black, cream and white. The designs seemed to be more about fit rather than color. A few brave designers sent there men down the runway in a unisex creation with French inspired ruff at the front, we’re not sure this look will take off in mainstream fashion although could see a particular confident manista rocking it.

A rock element also seemed to come through which ties in nicely with the goth look of black, we felt elements of Morrissey and the punk movement with black outfits, pencil ties, and cut outs featuring.

Resort wear was also a feature with white plastic looking sunglasses, lycra and that look you would surely only see on the French Riviera, we particularly liked the idea of wearing and all in one singlet with your high waisted trousers, there is something (again) very 30s about this look which we loved.

All in all it really came down to the following hot looks that you could adapt into your wardrobe:

1. wide legged cuffed man trousers
2. biker boots
3. lace
4. resort wear
5. bustiers
6. sequins & sparkles
7. 1930s inspired looks for men and women
8. crotch skimming dresses
9. zippers
10. sky high heels

All those girls who loved their maxi dresses last season – never fear, the maxi is still a hot look with designers sending different versions down the runway. Also, any fashionista on the money will purchase a jump suit which have taken a step up with silk materials, longer sleeves for a more evening look. Gorgeous. As said, I’m in love with this peach boiler suit… now if only I had been wearing that in the paper.

For all the images visit this article at AskBronny.com.