It’s
hard to believe that the talent already showcased this weekend could possibly
be topped, but yesterday afternoon the designers of Fashion Scout SS16 proved
that the versatility is endless.
House of Middle East & Asia with Maral
Yazarloo presented a vibrant collection, entitled ‘Deja Vu’. Outer-wear shone
bright, in shades of orange, mustard and teal. Each colour reflected the
positive energy the individual outfits had been labelled with; joy, pride,
desire. We felt them all.
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| House of Middle East & Asia presents Maral Yazarloo |
Beneath the thick fabric waistcoats and jackets,
often clean cut with dipped hems and exaggerated pleats, the models wore soft
brown, shift style dresses. The sleek leather and suede worked well as an
understated canvas for the show-stopping velvet textured overcoats. Working
with traditional Middle Eastern conventions, each garment exhibited intricate
floral embroidery, reinforcing the differing ideas and moods.
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| House of Middle East & Asia presents Maral Yazarloo |
In complete contrast, the CCUOCO collection
brought contemporary, elegant yet provocative looks to the Fashion Scout
catwalk. The garments came in dramatic shades; maroon, black, cream and
midnight blue. The models were styled with either slicked, wet look hair, or
bouncy curls, in-keeping with the current 70s trend. However, black lipstick
and faux facial piercings defined the look as modern-gothic.
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| CCUOCO |
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| CCUOCO |
Exposed, raw seams were the highlight of the
collection and perfectly framed the sheer panels, with organza adding
femininity to the edgy aesthetic.The daring combination of harsh leather and
sheer organza was a perfect representation for the many, and often contrasting
facets of what defines a woman. A complexity which is key to the concept of
CCUOCO’s designs.
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| CCUOCO |
Day two saw elegant designer Zeynep Kartel return to the Fashion Scout run way. Her romantic, formal collection, pulled an eager and
fashion-forward crowd. The pieces consisted of tailored waistcoat co-ords and
floral, leaf patterned gowns, displaying both androgyny and femininity. Flashes
of deep coral broke up the muted collection of navies and creams.
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| Zeynep Kartel |
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| Zeynep Kartel |
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| Zeynep Kartel |
The neck line bared all or nothing, working
plunging deep-v necklines or Bardot style capes into the dress design. Many of
the floral gowns also exhibited sheer paneling and bare skin, a dominating
trend from the styles presented this London Fashion Week.
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| Zeynep Kartel |
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Images: Maja Jankowska (@babypolsky) & Stefania Porcu (@stefaniaporcuphoto)
Editor: Fiona Nicholls (
@fifinicholls)
