Zandra Rhodes

Photo: Christopher Sims
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Possibly one of my favourite presentations so far (if I'm alowed to have favourites!)  Zandra Rhodes is a classic designer who sticks to what she knows and does it impeccably!

For AW16 she takes inspiration from the 1970’s- something that has been around for a few seasons, yes, but nobody so far has done it like Dame Rhodes. 

Showcasing in the basement of the ICA was the perfect venue for her Studio 54 vibes. The glamorous turbanned models with shimmery faces of make up brought sex appeal to the floor length gowns and twin sets.  The fabrics were predominantly black and gold and merged ruffles, bare sholders and split to the navel dresses whilst the models looked like they were having a blast grooving along to the soundtrack of Blondie and David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel”.

Even Zandra was mingling with the revellers and was quite happy to pose for a selfie with Mr Sims!
I can see at least one of the dresses on my wishlist for New Years Eve. Party like it's Studio 54

Photo: Christopher Sims

Zandra Rhodes 

Article: Sara Darling

Photography: Christopher Sims