This year, several designers opted for pre-fashion week shows as part of RAFW 2011. These shows were exclusive events for fashion elite and media. One of the shows I was invited to attend and report on was the Carla Zampatti Spring/Summer 2011/12 show. It was an honour to attend. Carla Zampatti has been in the industry for 46 years and is considered to be an Australian Fashion icon. A Carla Zampatti collection is the epitome of femininity, sophistication and elegance and this collection was no exception.
The event was held at the Carla Zampatti headquarters car park (formerly a carriageway dating to the 1800s) in Sydney. The juxtaposition between the raw setting of the car park and the Carla Zampatti clothing was fascinating and effective. The collection was titled 'The Strength of Simplicity' and this described the collection perfectly. The collection embraced femininity, elegance and simplicity and was inspired by the 1990s, focusing on "all about the back." The show opened with simple and strong lined silhouettes with dashes of red, black and cream. The collection progressed, with classic and tailored pieces including structured jackets, wide-legged flared pants, trench coats, jumpsuits, shift dresses, maxi skirts, and halter neck draped tops. The pieces were complemented with unique floating organza hats by Jonathan Howard from Hatmaker. As the music by the Sydney Dance Company became more dramatic, the mood changed and Carla Zampatti's signature gowns began to grace the runway. The "all about the back", which had slightly appeared earlier, was now the focal point of the pieces. The gowns were strong statements and consisted of the "sexiest strong graphic back detailing which can be twisted, draped and adapted to suit the mood or occasion." The fabrics consisted of "new look linens and bamboo to the sheerest organza and georgettes." Bold and vibrant colours were used including royal 'liquid like' blue, tangerine, striking red, silver, as well as soft creams and pink.
The collection was classic, gorgeous and elegant and I absolutely loved it!
(Images: Harper's Bazaar Australia)
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