Raising the bar
JESSICA MINH Anh has never failed to impress. Last month, the renowned fashion show producer and model staged a stunning 100m floating catwalk on the Seine river in Paris.
Opening the show with class and elegance, Jessica appeared in a mesmerising low cut black dress with eagle-shaped beaded details by South American representative Ani Álvarez Calderón. Following the exotic beauty wearing a feather crown was a stunning line-up of models in futuristic designs. The Peruvian artist successfully mixed collages of lace, satin duchesse, gold plated metals, cashmere, and alpaca wool to accomplish a soulful and authentic collection.
The show continued with an extravagant haute couture collection by Turkish designer Gülnur Güne. The floor length dresses, inspired by slim-waisted women of the 60s, highlighted the perfect silhouette and added romance and femininity onto the catwalk.
Focusing on simplicity, shapes, and colours, 5.8.0 creative studio from Hong Kong premiered a fresh and timeless collection using different motifs and fabrics. The youthful and funky tone reflected the authentic style of designer Matiny Ng.
Kiwi artist Leilani Rickard carried traditions and treasures of New Zealand into the modern world through a clean- cut collection from her brand Iwi Creations. Printing on her own fabrics, the artist encapsulated the multicultural heritage and the melding of Maori and European roots. Saudi Arabian fashion house Ot Kutyr Atulier created beautiful lightness using monotone colours alongside shear fabrics and textured materials. Fascinated with mysticism, numerology and geometry, designer Samar Nsraldin conceptualised each piece in third dimensional form while making the most of French hand sewing techniques.
Lebanese haute couture label Rouba.G closed the show with a collection that reflected woman’s grace, individuality, and independence. The brand mastered the art of expressing both femininity and power using bold colours, detailed embroidery, and leather-on-silk fluidity. The finale dress worn by Jessica aptly revealed a perfect blend of transparency and craftsmanship.