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The
bias-cut two-tone white striped skirt almost breaks into a dirndl, held
on the waist by a tight swatch of tan leather, giving the impression of
being low slung. It is this kind of barely restrained dynamism in the
women's silhouette that scores big points for Mackage's seventh collection
(tell me these two aren't ambitious). The white tie-wrap blouse reminds
us that there is something celebratory about a change of season.
Mackage redefines the A-line trench as a trendy item by raising the waistline
a few inches. The wide-lapelled trench reflects the breeziness of the
collection, while a black button-down version offers an equally sleek
look. A fitted, white overcoat successfully incorporates an imposing tan
leaf brocade by using it in perfect symmetry. While some of the men's
pieces are desirable, the label's true strength lies in developing the
details of the Mackage women's silhouette. A perfect example of this is
their penchant for cinching sleeves at the shoulder, a subtle feature
that goes a long way in shaping a garment's character. I suspect that
the bias cut knee-length black leather skirt is going to be the label's
sell-out item of the season.
Eran Elfassy tells
the secret to the duo's early success. "We
are opposite. She wants long, I want short, I want white and she wants
black. We argue a lot and the result is great cooperation."
Daniel Cox
Fashion Editor
Marek Wlazlo
Photographer
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FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2003
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