The Shanghai Gesture
Tuesday, January 9th, 2007As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m a big fan of designs coming out of Australia and the surrounding area because of their wearability. The s/s 2006/7 collection from New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester is a good example of this fine-tuned practicality. Inspired by the fusion of East meets West in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Sylvester’s “Young Ideas Go West†collection draws in part from the Shanghai Moderne culture of the 20s and 30s, complete with variations on the cheongsam.
Kate Sylvester’s “Jade Dress”, s/s 2006/7 www.vogue.com.au