Fashion Capital review of our AW15-16 show

LFW A/W 15/16 - ROHMIR                 

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What was immediately apparent, assisted by the conspicuously mature, womanly models with confidence, attitude and curves to back it up, was a collection aimed at the sophisticated woman who is knows what she is and unafraid to show it.

Lots of jacquard and capes framed this collection that included simple singular wool pieces, coats with art work prints, and mini-themed styles reproduced as skirts, dresses and ballgowns, using the same lace, jacquard styling. Wool and silk fabrics were combined, with sculpted cut-aways on the back and lower spine on some woollen dresses.

A jacquard cape with wool shoulder top, followed by light grey, soft wool sweater with red trim and seductive split sides, worn as dress. A number of two-piece outfits; 50s/60s style fitted skirts and jackets in monochrome were completed with beehive hairstyles and snakeskin patterns on the tops.

The ballgown style dresses embraced the opportunity to use more fabric, more lace, and jacquard and one black floor-length figure hugging dress with blue sequins shimmered to delightful effect. 

The collection danced between different periods and styles, Spanish matador high-waisted leather pants, contrasted with a black airline pilot styled suit with red 'pilot' trim on the mid-arm and pockets, with a satin shawl collar dinner suit finish. Eclectic and unashamedly feminine. 

By Paul J Markevicius