Fashion is always full of contradictions and the upcoming spring-summer is a normal thing.
The summer black color palette is well-suited to outfits and occasions, but super bright colors are incorporated as well. These range from citrus and neon tones to chic pinks and particularly beautiful flowers from Erdem.
Brown Thomas introduced his SS23 international design collection yesterday, with a 96-person fashion show that highlighted a season of contrasts.
The length has been reduced so there is more coverage but on the other hand, there is a lot of sheer transparency to the exposed skin.
Victoria Beckham wore silk drapes and cutouts at the neckline, while Thierry Mugler’s legs were see-through and his tailored coat was barely back.
The fashion show at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin’s city center had a strong opening.
There was a plain yellow ombre dress by Prada, followed by a cream and black pleated skirt.
There are light ruffles and cream ruffles from Dries Van Noten, while Emilia Wickstead delivers a striking red rose coat in taffeta faille and a long bodycon dress that matches the neckline. .
Perry’s coral maxi dress was worn by Sheila O’Callaghan, who has worked around the world in journalism and publishing for over 25 years and was discovered modeling in Brazil when she was 49.
Pointing to the new trends we could find in our wardrobes in the coming months, Shelly Corkery, fashion purchasing director at Brown Thomas, said: “This is a very diverse season. The femininity is huge, there are clothes that are more streamlined, longer, cut, transparent, and asymmetrical hemline.”
Ms Corkery said we’ve gone through a period of easy, comfortable dressing, but added: “This season, more sophisticated fashion is sure to return – items that elevate daywear.
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“It’s great to see people come out of the pandemic and have a better understanding of what they want to wear.”
The neo-minimalist trend evokes effortless tailoring and a subdued color palette, while the subdued utility trend envelops the popular wardrobe favorites of the past, namely wide-leg trousers.
Elements of the three main SS23 trends – column dresses, shades of sunset and Greek goddess pleated silhouettes – can be found in one dress: a dramatic hooded maxi dress by Alex Perry.
The Australian designer is one of 17 new brands at BT alongside The Row, Peter Do, Carolina Herrera and Roland Mouret.
Perry’s coral maxi dress was worn by Sheila O’Callaghan, who has worked around the world in journalism and publishing for over 25 years and was discovered modeling in Brazil when she was 49.
Miss O’Callaghan strutted down the runway in striking style, her lustrous gray hair falling behind her shoulders in a caped gown priced at €2,900.
Changing the keyboard to the catwalk, she said: “I think before I turn 50, I want to do something new, a change in my career.
“I just thought it was time for a new challenge. Modeling came along and I loved it.”
https://www.independent.ie/style/fashion/vibrant-colours-are-back-on-the-rack-at-brown-thomas-as-spring-summer-collection-hits-the-runway-in-dublin-42322155.html Vibrant colors are back on shelves at Brown Thomas as the spring/summer collection hits the runway in Dublin
