 |
| Photography by Magdalena Golembiewska |
 |
| Illustration by Andy Bumpus |
Angelic. This was the only word that can summarise
the soft and delicate collection that sisters Reem and Hind Beljafia had
created. Inspired by classical empires the show began with fine chiffon Grecian
dresses in bright white, peach, dove grey, coffee cream and sky blue. Long
sleeves gathered at the back into drapes of fabric that moved with fluidity as
the models moved. Rope in corresponding shades crossed over the back and at
times was fixed around the waist to give a romantic goddess like finish. There
was a feeling of purity and sensuality as each model was wrapped in light
translucent material.
As the collection continued to delight with
supple silhouettes, another dimension was added with taupe fitted tunics,
shirts with exaggerated shoulders and wrap shirts with pencil skirts. These
pieces came with plates of beading in neutral shades that gave the appearance
of chainmail. When the next set of chiffon gowns remerged the rope was now
replaced with small inserts of this beading. Fragile gowns were given inserts
of embellishment, such as the chainmail panels around the waist that held the
delicate garments in place. Always synched at the waist. Each model was
lavished in modern luxury that combined the styles of strong empires with pure
simplicity.
Paying tribute to the notability of this
collection Amber Le Bon hit the runway appearing at one point in a peach
ethereal dress embellished across the neckline. Returning with the sisters at
the end, the show was closed as the trio took their final applause with
grace.
Text: Samantha Farr