Yesterday and today, the Music Room in London`s Mayfair
played host to Christopher
Kane`s sample sale. From attracting attention of Donatella Versace by
winning the Lancôme Colour Award in 2005, Kane has been steadily growing as a
designer and is now well established as a true innovator on the British as well
as on international fashion scene. His highly coveted fashion brand is now part
of Kering.
Kane`s signature high-shine metallic details were visible on
some of the tops and trousers, but the prettiest items on sale were the dresses.
Some were partnered with fur - selling for £500 today…..
…….others - adorned with ruffled detailing in contrasting
fabrics and colours - yours at £200.
And how about these clean-line dresses, embellished with feathers?
The designer is known as a master of unexpected ideas: each
season he'd surprise us with something entirely new, and this ability was
clearly evidenced in today`s sample sale. I adore his use of cashmere and
python in `over-the-elbow` and also in shorter gloves. The textures play to the
season`s desire for unashamed indulgence. I bought two pairs, one with pink,
the other with blue python. They retail at £550 but I snatched mine for £85 a
pair – what a treat!
His signature neon shades were reserved for luxurious knits (selling
today for about £300) and overcoats.
Menswear collection had tops retailing at £50 or £80.
My bargain of the day came in a form of this ribbon-thread,
silk skirt. With its retail price of about £350, I was very happy to part with
only £60 for it!
Kane`s strength is clearly in mixing textures and creating unusual
but devastatingly beautiful silhouettes, and this sample sale was a true
testament to his allure as a master of innovation.
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