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

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2014 | Hedi Slimane's grunge suited girl | PFW

His girl is definitely a party girl, with a hidden agenda on the side

I would have never believed that I would dedicate a blog to Hedi Slimane and his Saint Laurent, but I am.

The Spring/Summer 2014 collection was different, I saw a bit of Yves Saint Laurent in there especially in the suits. With Hedi at this point in time, his collections will never appeal to every woman but only the young, edgy and cool, hence Edie Campbell opening the show. This time there was a change, he put out many suits and obviously the little party dresses he loves. High voluminous one shouldered asymmetrical shapes, in metallic colours.

The suits were sharp, close to perfection and androgynous looks when he paired them up with slim ties and bow-ties. The dresses were inspired from the 80s, it was like looking at my mum’s closet when Carrie Bradshaw was in her teens. There was a black and white chequered blazer with leather lapels, which I absolutely want. 

The suits in the collection were as present as the dresses, tailored to perfection. You had them in black, leather and even a grey one, pants in cigarette shapes and tight at the bottom. It reminded me of the 1966 "Le Smoking" from Saint Laurent and the tuxedo. 

Only short body-con miniskirts, leather, skater dresses in different prints, golden colours, even lipstick lips and shiny leopard print material. Buttoned up shirts were very revealing in sheer material, oozing sex all the way. The hair was messy and the make-up was grungy, pale skin and dark eye liner all around the eye.

The bags were the same as the season before but they were smaller, square shape  with a long thick chain and a small little leather grenade bag with spikes in black leather. 

The shoes varied from pumps with short heels pointed with bows, studs and lace ups in leather, leopard print, snake skin and shiny latex. The jewellery was chunky, in gold and silver with diamonds. Collier necklaces and bangles, and even chain bracelets. His attention to detail was indisputable. 

 His girl is definitely a party girl, with a hidden agenda on the side whilst rock and LA are definitely inspiring him. The last suit that came out with the drop V-neck will have me waiting in line next season for it. 

 Overall the collection was one which will attract many buyers, and the fashionistas will want all of it, the stores will copy everything and the rich girls will definitely go straight to Saint Laurent to buy. 

THE COLLECTION

 We now got the idea of Hedi Slimane's offering of Saint Laurent and I am finally getting accustomed to it.