Amanda Wakeley Collection Autumn Winter 2008

AW’08

Taking inspiration from the designs of Vionnet and Poiret in the late 1920’s, the collection owes much to them in terms of colour, fabric-use and embellishment. Elaborate fabrics and luxurious silhouettes – typical of the epoch – are used here in abundance. These same elements have, however, been treated and applied in a wholly modern way: the silhouette has become ultra-sensual, with skirts nipped in just behind the knees. Seaming and contouring trace the feminine form and focus is on the waist. Coats and jackets play with fabrics in a sculptural way. Contrasting with heavily draped dresses and tops, in signature satin, ultra-fine jersey, chiffon and a gloss jersey mixed with pearlised leather. Embellishments render the collection highly luxurious, with metal and glass beads and heavily-stitched thread-work playing within the silhouette. Contrasting satin ribbons with a novel hardware fastening, inspired from a vintage bra, runs throughout the collection as a detail. Winter injects a warm mixture of grey tones – Meteorite, Tungsten and Slate – with bold highlights of Amethyst, Gold and Pearl.