Toni Maticevski really hit us for six. Even though the local designer is known for his red carpet work, he threw both the industry and his loyal fan base a curve ball with his stripped-back and utterly modern take on special occasion dressing.
His sculptural yet minimal incarnations of classic evening-wear drew audible gasps as his ladylike troupe zig-zagged their way across the floor.
A lack of frivolous adornment meant that the focus stayed on the elegant 3D form of Toni’s creations; beaded peplums and collars adding clergical reverence to cocktail pieces and artfully folded neoprene and bonded jersey full-skirts making the models look like couture-worthy presents, wrapped up and tied off with fine-strapped leather belts.
Red carpet regulars take note: this is the stuff that makes best dressed lists — clean, unfussy design with a generous dose of 1950s glamour — the best of both worlds.
- Colours: Black, white, pale pink, neon melon and lipstick pink.
- Trends: Minimalism, neoprene, bold stripes, zips, black and white and brocade.
- Key Looks: The neon coral ball gown was a show-stopper, and deserves to be worn as soon as humanly possibly by Diane Kruger (or January Jones) to her next red carpet premiere.
- Accessories: Tony Bianco ankle-strap pointy toed pumps in white, black and pale pink, Jordan Askill jewellery, fine strap belts wrapped twice around waists and solid bags and clutches made out of fresh blooms by Dr Cooper Studio.
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