Nicola Finetti RAFW 09/10
22-05-2009
A wearable and modern interpretation of Lempicka's work, with the use of architectural elements, cutouts and soft edged scalloping that gave the collection a modern and futuristic feel.
Personality and a sense of fun was explored with a cocktail of bold colours, bursts of blue, purple and orange satin dresses coordinated with oversized one shouldered peak statements which seemed to transpire throughout. And for the less brave, there were softer shades of champagne, sky blue and lilac that accompanied the asymmetrically cut knee length dresses, high waisted skirts teamed with softly tailored ruffled tops resulting in a feminine elegance.
The strength of the collection came from the austere contrast and monochrome pieces of black and white beautifully crafted, sculpting the body to its best. Strong and powerful with angular boat necklines, origami like boxed shoulders, bucket pockets and dramatic panel lines strategically positioned to enhance and manipulate the silhouette giving the illusion of wider shoulders smaller waists and longer torsos.
Alongside the satins and dupions it was nice to see a touch of the liquid wet look leather which added to the feel of ‘now' and pushed the concept of a contemporary interpretation of Lempicka's work.
Finetti's polished and refined collection addressed his ability to liberate woman through expressing their individuality, femininity, strength and invention through silhouette and fabrication. A high-end collection constructed in an idealized fashion.
Annette Traczyk
What is the inspiration behind this year's collection?
Tamara de lemprika
What are the key pieces in your collection?
dresses
Some up the look of your label in 4 words?
Pert,forward,sexy,clean
How would you like to see your label progress in the future?
In a lot of lincesees
If you could give one piece of advise to aspiring fashion designers what would it be?
Be perseverant
What was your first job in the industry?
Work for myself
Which designers have inspired you?
Comme des garcons
Who is your muse?
Charlotte rampling
What do you love about Australian fashion?
The freedom
Who would you like to see wearing your clothes?
beyonce
If you weren't a fashion designer who would you be?
A painter
What is your biggest fashion related regret?
A coat of anne demeulmester
How would you describe your own personal style?
personal
Where is your favourite place in the whole world?
katmandu
If you could do a fashion shoot encapsulating your life, label and who you are, how would you style it? Describe the scene.
Very Magritte with a lot of repeating and flocks of birds like the video of Madonna very surreal Magritte or Salvador dali
