Also this week at RAFW, I went to check out Alex Perry.
Alex is the King of, well, I'd like to say he's the King of haute couture in Australia but, as the fashion pack know, even though haute couture by definition is French for "high dressmaking" and the creation of high-quality custom-fitted clothing, it is actually a protected name by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and the French fashion industry governing body (the name of which I cannot pronounce) must officially enlist the design house if they're to be referred to as haute couture. They pretty much have to meet these standards:
- Design made-to-order for private clients, with one or more fittings
- Have an atelier in Paris that employs at least 15 people full-time
- Each season (i.e. twice a year) present a collection to the Paris press, comprising of at least 35 looks for both daytime and evening wear
Anyway, that's a little off track but though you may find it interesting to know. Now, back to AP. His collection, Cuban Princess, was gorgeous. You wouldn't expect anything less. Here are some standout designs...
If the middle dress looks familiar that's because it was worn by Esther Anderson to the Logies last week. See the one to the right? They call it a cut away neckline but I call it reverse racerback. I love a racerback. Why? Because they suit girls (like me) with smaller busts. I find that they tend to enhance toned arms and I absolutely love a clearly defined and visible clavicle. That's your collar bone, in case you're wondering. I always loved the word clavicle in PE. There I go again...
With colours in the collection including tamale red, curacao blue, pomegranate, blood orange and pepper, it makes makes me want to drag a daybed poolside in the Caribbean and order a fruit platter and some delicious cocktails. Mmm... cocktails...
Ahem! Concentrate Sara. But it's so hard, it's Friday! Here are some more of my pretty faves...
