DIANE VON
FURSTENBERG
Floral patchwork-printed wool and
silk-blend dress
Jonathan Saunders’ mastery of
optic florals reaches further overseas from his London-based label to the
metropolis of New York City at the all-American house, Diane von
Furstenberg. Now well-versed in the founder’s signature codes,
this sophomore season renders a familiar silhouette, like the mini cut of this
wool and silk-blend dress, and renders it graphic from all angles with a
patchwork display of psychedelic blooms.
SELF-PORTRAIT
3D floral peplum dress
Couture-like tendencies and a
distinctive cocktail wear aesthetic positions Han Chong’s celebrated label, Self-Portrait,
as the go-to destination for any modern day princess. Favouring a cropped mini
length rather than the drama of a floor-sweeping silhouette, the 3D Floral
Peplum dress is a vision in floral tiled guipure lace. Equal parts preppy
and prim, the contrasting grosgrain belt works to accentuate the flare of the
skirt and nip the waist.
TOPSHOP
Floral-print
hook-and-eye woven dress
Sure, florals for spring may be
tried and true, but Topshop
doesn’t let that deter it from souping up the flourishing bloom as a chintzy
emblem across this woven dress. Taking its cue from the classic picnic
garden print, the jar of the the utility hook-and-eye closure gives a nod to
‘90s grunge. Given the contrast, don’t be afraid of styling yours ultra-flirty
with heels, or tough and luxe with a leather biker and boots.
SELF-PORTRAIT
Floral Blush
guipure-lace midi dress
Labels don’t come much fresher
and feminine than Self-Portrait.
Launched in 2013 by Central St Martins’ alumnus Han Chong, it’s one of the most
in-demand brands for occasion wear. This Floral Blush midi dress
displays a strong point of view in floral guipure lace combined with petal
fagotting and delicate organza frills. Suspended on spaghetti straps, the
sheerness of the v-neckline and fitted silhouette is tempered by a nude-hued
lining for coverage.
PETER PILOTTO
Floral-print crepe
dress
Worlds away from duo Peter Pilotto
and Christopher de Vos’ London headquarters, the tiny South American country of
Peru played a major part in voicing the lexicon for the AW17 season. Think
vibrant colour clashes and flirty silhouettes combined with resilient outerwear
– qualities the cut of this crepe dress hones with a draped and flared
skirt hem. Whilst its tropic floral motif provides the graphic burst needed to
draw attention.