Spring is the season we all look forward to with eager anticipation. After a long, cool winter wrapped in layers of dark wool, spring breezes in with the promise of sunshine and blue skies. The runways reflect the feeling of optimism spring brings, with bursts of brilliant colour and flirty, romantic and cheerful fashions.
At Kookai, the Spring Summer 2011 collection is all about embracing femininity, with diaphanous fabrics, natural linen, cotton and silk draped into defined silhouettes that emphasise feminine curves. The Parisian brand showed a collection that provides for situations spanning workdays to weekends, with looks ranging from sporty to city chic to light-hearted, romantic.
Girly favourites make a comeback at Kookai with a collection of 1950s-inspired separates - short belted jackets worn over pedal pushers, above the knee pencil skirts, flared prom skirts and calf-length Capri pants in shades of iris, emerald green and black paired with mint, yellow and aqua.
For the romantically inclined, Kookai offers floral prints and lingerie-inspired styles that lean towards vintage bohemian.
Daywear is given an African vibe. Neutral tones of beige, putty and chocolate punctuated with lemon and blue in natural materials are detailed with braids and beads. Wrap skirts and dresses, harem pants and safari jackets offer an easy-to wear, tribal-chic collection.
For its Classic Collection, Moiselle took its inspiration from the 1940s, combining modern-day designs with Victorian-inspired pieces. Slim-leg trousers and tailored shorts are paired with three-quarter-length sleeve, chiffon blouses with bead and ribbon details. Empress silhouette dresses are given a modern makeover with chunky, dazzling beadwork updating the neckline.
In contrast, Moiselle's New Look collection is a fashion-forward blend of chic and stylish urban looks in a bold palette of zesty yellow, peacock blue and citrus orange. Wide shoulders graduate into hip hugging, thigh-length skirts resulting in easy-to-wear figure-flattering dresses that transform from day to night with a change of heels and a few accessories.