Kobi Halperin turned a yearning to spend more time surrounded by nature into an explosion of floral-inspired silhouettes for spring, his moodboard informed by the colorful artworks of Joseph Stella as well as by the house’s founder. “There’s a tribute to Mr. [Emanuel] Ungaro in the color story,” said the current custodian of Ungaro’s women’s collections during a walk-through.
The riot of hues — turquoise, fuschia, orange, jade et al. — and forms in a lovingly tended garden as spring blossoms was a fitting metaphor.
Halperin’s jewel-toned silk and lace dresses and separates were designed with a mix-and-match approach and with comfort in mind; think silk pajamas for a walk in the park and fluid dresses with halter necklines or spaghetti straps, exposing the shoulders.
Silhouettes were loose and draped and waistlines low, with straight tuxedo jackets, wide pants and kimono-sleeved blouses in a plethora of plain hues or vivid, painting-like prints in varying scales among the wardrobe options.
A guipure pencil skirt featured a colorful print and could be paired with a buttonless, wide-sleeved blouse, with a choice of plain or print options. Lace dresses had textured fringing and feather details to add a sense of drama. “It’s time to fly,” said Halperin.
A firm dose of glitz was delivered thanks to imposing lily-shaped sequin embroideries, many in 3D, adorning necklines, headbands and the flat sandals Halperin chose to suggest a sense of casual elegance.
