Apparel December 2019 | Page 101

Making for a truly exaggerated silhouette was a will-powered fuchsia maxi with a giant bubble waist pouch. Stripes were created and recreated with multi-coloured fabrics and placed angularly on a white shift for added impact. XENIA DESIGN Despite it having been the Spring Summer edit, the ever-popular Xenia Design preferred to play with a monochromatic palette, bringing in an occasional bronze or orange. The collection was big on structure and construction, think pieces such as a black, sleeveless knee-length dress with intricate cuts, paired with sheer leggings. Another piece was designed with a black bodice and white ballooning skirt, along with a draped collar. Similarly, a sleek maxi featuring high side- slits boasted off-shoulder sleeves, which added to the drama. Geometry came in the form of white lines that playfully zigzagged on a black blouse with cap sleeves. shape oversized eves. Asymmetry took sh h ap a p e on a white e overs s iz i z ed e d shirt t that looked impressive with draped bla black ack leggings. A black mini with white striped effects fects had black, floppy sleeves. For a daring summer r look, a tiny bralette and micro-mini skirt were enveloped eloped in an unconventional ankle-length net cover in n black. A black maxi skirt with a matching bikini top was livened up with a sheer black, knee-length cover adorned with white floral appliqués. A ruched, ed, diagonally cut bronze top with a two-toned d matching maxi skirt made for a good ensemble, while e an orange asymmetric kaftan was fit in place to lend any summer wardrobe some colour-filled excitement. ement. APPAREL I December 2019 I 99