With Natalia Vodianova and Laetitia Casta on the line-up, Cavalli was in the mood to impress – when isn’t he? And today’s show was a fantastic example of one idea being thoroughly worked through to dramatic effect.
Dresses of shredded and slashed snakeskin appeared to peel off the models as if they were shedding them, their long blonde hair extensions adding to the dramatic fringing that smothered their dresses, skinny hipsters, handbags and heels so that everything swung and swished as they walked.
Clearly these women had had to fight to cloth themselves – and they had teeth pendants and crocodile hide handbags to prove they’d won.
It was over-the-top and fabulous – Cavalli printed chiffon with more snakeskin and added leopard print and feathers into the mix on dresses that were busy with glittering crystals or gold leaf amid the fringing that, when falling from neckpieces, had a tribal drama. When they fell from snakeskin bra tops, however, we were reminded that these are Cavalli women after all – they want all of your attention all of the time.
The bleached tones of grey and tan, lavender, cream and spearmint softened the overall look and the shredded chiffon, heavy with detail and then morphing into sexy crochet and fishnet dresses, displayed masterful handiwork. The finale of all the girls walking out together before arranging themselves around the plants, was a formidable sight. Even if you’re not brave enough to wear it, you certainly want to watch
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