LUKE AZZOPARDI COLLECTION | PIERCED BY GODDESSES & PHARAOHS

The Queens and Goddesses of Calypso 

Pierced: The Last Pharaoh, is the latest collection from the very young designer Luke 

Azzopardi. He showcased 29 looks for the A/W 2013 collection, perfectly tailored with meticulous materials. Unfortunately I couldn’t be there as I’m living and working in London, but my friends and the photographs I saw, assured me that is was a beautiful and piercing affair.

The collection was inspired by his roots of Calypso, Gozo, Maltese Heritage and the 1920's-30's Egyptian Revival. The collection was very coherent and it remained true to Luke Azzopardi’s style, recognisable from afar and his imprint intact. His technique of digital print was on the forefront, with silk dresses, golden head pieces, and lace. Culottes and cropped lace tops, skirt suits, to sandals and voluminous midi skirts, as well a tribute to the ‘Ghonnella’.  A black cone bra in silk, reminded me of the 1990s whilst the 'Selene' emerald green silk suit would have been perfectly suited for Grace Kelly and the 'Jordan' gown would be a beautiful wedding dress. The models’ hair was very romantic, adorned with headpieces, veils and wreaths, like goddesses from the past.

Luke Azzopardi:

 “The Collection was inspired by the close relationship the modern age forged between beauty, art, life and death. It explores the mutable nature of aesthetic models of different epochs. The work in the clothes is intensely elaborate and detailed and revolves around the digital manipulation of iconic images from the 20th century. This collection hopes to instill into its audiences a sense of wonder to challenge arbitrarily conceived ideas about the fashion industry.”

Amy Zahra is the model of the moment in Malta and was undeniably the model of the show; her looks fit the collection like it was designed for her, and the Babylon dress was impeccably painted upon her, this girl is strikingly beautiful.

My favourite look was the Contemporary Ghonnella, my style from head to toe, and the midnight blue silk bra was styled perfectly with it, an excellent modern reinvention. The lace crop tops in red and black are on my wish list.

As coherent as it was, it was the perfect balance between classic silhouettes with a modern contemporary approach.  There is something for everyone.

Have a look at Luke’s collection. 

COLLECTION

Photos by Kurt Paris

DETAILS

Photos taken exclusively for La Maison Sartorie D'Amber by Andrew Pillow

BACKSTAGE

Photos taken exclusively for La Maison Sartorie D'Amber by Andrew Pillow

Beautiful and romantic by Luke Azzopardi, I want all the lace pieces, they are simply stunning, reminiscent to old Maltese heritage, art and beauty.

You can order your collection via www.lukeazzopardi.com 

Thank you Andrew Pillow for taking exclusive photos for La Maison Sartorie D'Amber

Collection photos by Kurt Paris and details and backstage photos by Andrew Pillow