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| Image: www.dolcegabbana.com |
Dolce & Gabbana’s campaign imagery is always heavily
evocative. But for SS13 they took their iconic Sicilian glamour to a new level,
mixing it up with beachside stripes, patterned headscarves and this season’s
unexpected hit: the raffia bag.
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| M Missoni Image: www.net-a-porter.com |
Reinvented with a sense of carnival frivolity, this new take
on raffia dispels all association with the humble picnic basket. At M Missoni a
pair of embroidered lips sealed the deal on a striped shoulder bag, while Anya
Hindmarch teamed the textile with delicate shell details. At once electric and
nostalgic – who doesn’t associate raffia with high summer? - these bags
subscribe to the ‘more is more’ philosophy. A fiesta mood crept in at
Balenciaga, too, with a colour-splattered weave on a classic clutch.
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| Dolce & Gabbana Image: www.farfetch.com |
Back at Dolce & Gabbana, every runway look was more
extravagant than the last. Festooned with 3D florals, ornamental padlocks and
hot house embroidery, the bags unquestionably stole the show. Their
intoxicating colours and penchant for raffia spilled over onto shoulder-grazing
earrings, two-tone belts and helter-skelter wedges – the Dolce girl embodies
sun-soaked drama from head to toe.
But there’s more than one way to do raffia this summer. For
a more minimal take on the trend look to Pierre Hardy’s block heel sandal,
finished with buttery black leather, or break out Burberry’s Whipstitch bag
with its individually plaited ribbons and alligator trim. Diane von Furstenberg
added metallic sheens and pastel shades to her woven clutches, while Lanvin
incorporated raffia into a jewel-toned, multi-textile tote.
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| Reiss Image: www.reiss.com |
The High Street is following suit with a host of
revelry-ready pieces that beg for a festival outing. But why not turn expectations
on their head, and pair raffia accessories with a more sophisticated look? Anthropologie’s
jewellery adds new-season excitement to summer staples, and Reiss has brought
out a pair of watermelon-pink raffia heels. A punch of sun-bleached basket
weave – the one-time reserve of kitschy tourists – has made a high-impact
return at every level. Have fun with it while it lasts.
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