2012年2月9日星期四

Fast and furious with Raoul collection

EMBRACING the sense of speed, Raoul intends to make everyone fall for its latest collection. Themed “The Fast Look”, the Spring/Summer 2012 collection from the Singaporean brand reflects the fast pace of the seasons that follow the drab months of winter.

There is a hint of 90s minimalism, with timeless cuts and silhouettes that make the collection sophisticated and confident. Yet the brand seems to take a leap in time, as colour-blocking, bold tones and sporty elements give the line-up a definite futuristic look, perfect for the customer who wants to stand out in style.

The women's collection features a daring palette of eye-catching colours, alongside a palette of lighter shades to balance it out. Especially prominent in the collection are racer-striped knits, colour-block dresses and bold animal prints employed on several pieces.
For this season's key pieces, Raoul's signature shirts and shirt-dresses are crisp and sharp as always. There are essential shorts in silk, perforated leather or printed pique and minimalist dresses that graze the ankles in fluid silk and chiffon, sometimes suspended by a leather choker or a sturdy metal necklace.

The collection also includes fitted trousers that flare or taper down to the ankle, a white buttonless coat in linen canvas, zip-through leather and canvas coat-dresses, a cropped jacket, a butter leather handkerchief cape and a canvas tunic which is attached to shorts.

A definite highlight this season would be a leather racer dress – simply zip off the top portion, and you've got a beautiful A-line skirt and a separate leather tank top.

The colour palette ranges from warm sesame, pumpkin, dusty rose and pink, to practical colours that will keep you cool in the heat, such as white, vanilla, citron, summer green and cobalt blue. For the more adventurous, bright pinks, greens and oranges dance across several pieces, enlivening the collection so that the wearer stands out from the crowd.

To complete the look, bags from the latest collection are simple yet elegant with the signature Raoul touch. The collection includes the updated Janice and Saddle bags that snap shut with circular chrome locks, square clutches with contrasting strap closures, a super-slim rectangular clutch that can be converted into a shoulder bag, a flat rectangular tote and an oversized canvas back pack. Key bags are in white, navy, brandy and pumpkin leather, while a few surprises come in neon leather instead, creating a stark contrast against the milder colours.

Knowing full well that the pace of a woman's life varies from day to day, Raoul's shoe collection comes in various heights and styles to suit a woman's needs. There are flat corded sandals, mid-height platform sandals, lace-up perforated leather low heels and high block heels.

For men, the collection is inspired by the 90s, with clean lines, spare forms and utilitarian details. For instance, there is a heavy brass shoulder zipper on structured denim, and all of these create a modern and vibrant look for the fashion-forward man.canada goose jackets

Menswear revolves around a few essential items that include Raoul's iconic button-down collared shirt, classic two-button suit, single-breasted blazer, slim flat-front trousers and slim shorts.

Sportier pieces in the collection include relaxed fit trousers, collarless shirt, knit crew neck and casual bomber jacket.

Although it is undeniable that white is the dominant colour of futurism, bold colour accents are employed in the collection as well. Grass green, cobalt blue and hot pink are splashed across several pieces, together with the more toned-down colours of brown, navy and vanilla.

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