IN PARIS, the eighth arrondissement – where the Champs-Élysées is situated – there is array of high-fashion brand flagship stores. Among them is the Versace store on Avenue Montaigne where Donatella Versace debuted her Fall 2017 couture collection on the stores first floor.
It was Robocop meet a 21 century Greek Goddess – the collection features long ballgown dresses as well as fitted suits and jumpsuits in a spectrum of colours including peach, gold, black, brown, cream and white. An intense beaded and sequined jumpsuit in golden brown and milky white. The garment was fitted with discreet silhouettes matching a machine uniform with shoulder pads – perfect couture for this generation.
Over the recent years, the naked dress has become increasingly popular. And Donatella’s take on the trend was tasteful. The sheer white dress was completely covered in tiny white beading similar to tree roots which showed enough skin acceptable for any age. The dress flairs out into white organza placed around the dress and sleeves.
Glass favourite were the black and gold dress. Adorned with gold designs, the material of the dress is clenched at the bust creating a Roman-style neckline draping over the models shoulder. Another favourite was the dusty pink jacquard-style suit with matching heeled boots – ideal for the working woman.
Jewelled snake belts, leather decorated gloves and metallic crocodile prints were also seen throughout the collection.
by Amrit Chana
Images courtesy of Versace