Elite Traveler September-October 2015

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elite traveler SEPT/OCT 2015 ISSUE 5

Women’s style

SHINE BRIGHT Glitter and shimmer were impossible to ignore at this seasons’s shows – yes, runways were all about sparkle Whether lamé, lurex, sequins or a shiny jacquard, designers lit up their shows this season with glittering fabrics. The always-elegant Giambattista Valli incorporated sequins throughout his fall collection: he trimmed dresses and knits, elevated outerwear and, for the truly brave, filled out a checkerboard pattern on a pair of flared trousers. Giant blocks of sequins also formed multicolored stripes on his beautiful coats. The 1980s were out in full force on the Rodarte

runway, which ended with a daring series of striped evening dresses that would be at home in a Dynasty remake. Earlier in the show, feathers adorned glittery silver dresses and multicolored sequins paired with beaded skirts and hot pants. In London, Christopher Kane had one of the brightest, but still wearable, shows of the season, presenting lamé, lurex and iridescent velvets. One of the favorite looks was a green lurex

ONE FOR YOUR BUCKET LIST

If you weren’t prescient enough to pre-order one in February with the innovative RunwayMade to Order service, get ready to run to your nearest Burberry store now. Christopher Bailey introduced a completely new bag shape during the Burberry Prorsum runway show – the structured bucket bag. It is available in a range of colors and fabrics, including suede and pony hair. While the maroon suede fringe version skews boho and 1970s, the leopard-print pony hair version is ultra modern. $2,650 burberry.com

knit and green lamé knee-length accordion pleat skirt, accessorized with shiny pink shoes and bag. But our highlight of the season was Erdem who injected lurex into brocades and reversed his jacquard fabric to reveal a shiny underside. At first glance, the opening look was a simple, prim pink dress paired with Nicholas Kirkwood black riding boots. Upon closer inspection, the cut outs on the bodice and their frayed edges appeared to be ripped at the seams and added to the feeling of the faded glamour of his fictional muse from 1950s Paris. giambattistavalli.com rodarte.net christopherkane.com erdem.com

Erdem

Giambattista Valli

Rodarte

Christopher Kane

Words Kristen Shirley