Last night Kate Sylvester Teed Street hosted a preview evening of Kate’s new Autumn Winter collection Diamond Dogs. Described as a ‘transgressive play on menswear and womenswear, sexy and sophisticated dress-ups’, Kate Sylvester’s new collection is reflective of her conceptual and immaculately tailored collections. Comprised of a relatively muted colour palette involving sherbet hues, smoky charcoals and recurring blacks, there is a definite nod to smart suiting. Sophisticated suiting is back and better than ever, becoming a customary component in both national and international collections and defining the direction of modern fashion. Sylvester’s take on the subject forms the foundation for another successful season. Soft ruffles and sheer lace lingerie added a hint of flirtation, and an iridescent effect was achieved through the layering of multiple gold and silver chain necklaces. The inspiration for Diamond Dogs is derived from notorious Auckland socialite (circa 1980’s) Judith ‘Black Lips’ Baragwanath. The artfully assembled collection aims to portray the dichotomous lifestyle she led, with an amalgamation of glamour and punk.
Diamond Dogs collection in store now at Kate Sylvester
Text by Amy Bailey
