It’s rare that an all black collection has the ability to capture its audience. All too often the exquisite detailing gets lost against the mass of opaque fabric.
Following in the footsteps of seminal designers such as Vera Wang and Yohi Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester appears to have defied all fashion logic as her single colour collection was (at least in my little mind) a showstopper.
The formidable Belgian designer strayed from her monochrome colour palette seen last just season and sent an array of darkly beautiful models down the runway; each one adorned with birdlike, black feather head pieces, oh so tough black leather leggings, and intrinsically detailed velvet jackets in, you guessed it, black.
The indulgent goat fur jackets, the ends of which had been tinged with crimson red, provided the only shot of colour, to the all black collection.
Whilst the collection may not appear instantly wearable (I can’t quite imagine I would ever have the occasion to whip out a £10,000 goat fur coat), there are many pieces which would make great winter staples, once styled out of your own closet.
For example this velvet and lace encrusted crop jacket would complement any winter cocktail dress, and look perfect over a simple jeans and silk shirt ensemble.
For me however, the big trend to come from this collection has to be the innovative use of belts. Big, tough and military inspired, they have been juxtaposed with bird’s feathers to symbolise, in the designers own words, “giving peace a chance”.
Forcing the clothes to ruffle and crumple, the oversized belts literally coerce the body into an entirely new silhouette. For the price of one, well chosen accessory, you could have the ability to renew an endless amount of outfits, all whilst flattering your body shape.
Now if you will excuse me, I am off to lust after this ostrich feathered beauty a little while longer.
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