NYFW; BIBHU MOHAPATRA (SOMETHING NEW)

One of my favourite things about Fashion Week is the opportunity to discover a new and talented designer I previously knew nothing about. 

This  year off the New York Fashion Week Catwalk is Bibhu Mohapatra. The Indian-American designer, launched his eponymous fashion label in 2009 after a stint as Design Director at J Mendel.

 Quite frankly I'm a little disappointed that this is my first encounter with his design label but better late than never.

My first impression is bravo! The designers SS16 Collection is exquisite.

I love his use of variety in terms of print work in this collection; from banana prints, to geometric and playful abstract prints. The colour palette in this collection is refreshingly balanced with dark purples, pastels, white and mute greys and silvers making appearances.

The Silhouettes are modern and flattering and the embellishments of  the pieces are artfully executed; being  both glamorous and minimal. 

All in all an artisans collection.

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LONDON FASHION WEEK 2015 : ANTONIO BERARDI AW15

Happy New Month guys. From the Oscars straight into the various Fashion weeks, Sapphire Brushstrokes is going to be covering some of her favourite collections and new trends off the New York, London, Paris and Milan Catwalks over the next few weeks so stay tuned.

 First up, Antonio Berardi. Outdoing himself from his last collection, the designer's choice of fabrics and texture for his Autumn/ Winter 15 collection was absolutely brilliant and rich. The textures were accentuated by equally robust colours from bright metallics to more quiet yet rich greys and silvers. The presence of prints added a carefully balanced playfulness to the collection.  Antonio Berardi was elegant, sophisticated and fun this AW15 and I loved it! The designer undoubtedly presented one of my top 3 favourite collections this season, off the London Catwalk.

 

 

 

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