It's amazing how a Spice Girl can make the seemingly effortless transition from overly-styled yukky 'posh' garb to amazing ready-to-wear high fashion isn't it? Yes, it's taken her a few years to realise what her 'style' is but, Victoria Beckham, once again, with her second collection, doesn't disappoint.
She opened the presentation, which she spoke through first, with the purple knotted-waist dress which, contrary to the rest of the collection, was loose fitting. From there VB's uber-structured style shone through in blush toned shifts, white 60s shape dresses and, as if she could leave them out, to-the-floor red carpet gowns. Silver lame, bright yellow and black made their appearances in just the right amount. My only criticism? Leave the purple out maybe?!
As per last season, it seemed to be all about the body; how to accentuate, which bits to flatter and the details that matter. Seams created a contouring effect and zip-backs provided a sleek, elegant feel to some of the shorter frocks.
Waists were cinched, bags were carried and a lot of the dresses had pencil shapes. In short, VB very much designed her ideal fabulous wardrobe, but then she IS designing it, so can we blame her? Absolutely not. It's for women who wish to embody power when they dress, and it bloody works.
The two show-stoppers at the end of the presentation, cleverly shown in monochrome hues, were romantically voluminous yet still keeping to VB's brief - show off the figure, keep it elegant.
I wonder who of her many celeb followers will be the first to wear one of the pieces.
Love her like... SO much!
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