After his prolific stint at Versace, it was a surprise to find Cristiano Burani in a mood for something more pared down and less Viva Glam. Still, despite the loosening of hem lines and subdued tonal shift, the ravishment transpired by those silver trims is very much alive and kicking.
If this new Spring Summer 2015 collection lacks the dynamic use of colour, it also testifies to the steadfastness in defending the flexibility of Burani’s vision here. There were many fascinating combinations in this collection. Nude parkas and pencil skirts – some with laser cut outs – paired with oversized backpacks. Checkered dresses and pleats added nostalgia to fluidic satin underskirts, and even the old school flared pants makes an appearance.
It would seem, though, that Burani isn’t entirely convinced to take on the retro phenomenon. There were echoes of the wonder years to the likes of circle dresses, and the classic capri pants but done in an understated manner. Elsewhere, the crinkled silver strips is causing quite a stir within buyers, but you couldn’t help feel these are temporally relevant – a feeling that can be easily circumvented by mixing the pieces with other staples. The best of worlds united under this fashion house of Burani.
