This season, Portugal fashion showcased two of their most talented contemporary designers on the
Fashion Scout catwalk.
Daniela Barros opened Portugal’s showcase
with a collection of geometric, casually tailored designs complete
with fluid elements. Fabric manipulation features heavily throughout
Barros’ collection, with oversized tailoring giving way to draping
and asymmetry in garments which promote innovation and
experimentation. Barros describes her design process as being
somewhere in the middle of truth and theatre, her designs are minimal
with stylized manipulated features. Barros’ collection features a
limited colour palette in neutral tones, with a simple lined print
breaking up black and white looks. A highlight of Barros’
collection came in the form of giant, oversized leather clutch bags
and backpacks perfectly complementing her minimalist style.
Joao Melo
Costa closed the Portugal showcase with a collection rich in colour
and texture. Costa’s collection takes inspiration from products of
the earth with paper-like fabrics gracing the catwalk complete with
tie-side detailing and nature-inspired floral prints featured
alongside almost three dimensional necklines. Harsh textures provide
an occasional contrast to the predominantly lightweight fabrics in
Costa’s overtly tactile collection. Completed with an array
of brightly coloured ruffled garments taking to the catwalk, it was a combinations of vibrant colours including lime green and shocking
pink. Oversized ruffles take centre stage in Costa’s collection
which provides a lesson in texture and print alike.
By Charlotte Muscat, (@CharlotteLM9).
Photos by Kathryn Younger.