Rocky Star
The last stroke of mascara, and her eyes glow with excitement as she waits
for her love…
‘Shringara’
Is an alluring atmosphere that one enjoys with this love. The word denotes
love and beauty but gives scope for a myriad of other emotions. This story is a
modern take on a woman adorning herself as she waits for her love to come. The
journey through the dark forests to her love is one of immense trepidation.
Through the journey, not only does she find her love, but she also finds
herself. The essence of Shringara lies in the overwhelming emotion of happiness
and in the celebration of a woman in love, its many moods, as she adorns
herself in wait for him. This spring the Rocky Star label celebrates love, and
its many moods bringing together decorative prints, handcrafted textures and
opulent embroideries. The colour palette includes shades of grey, mysterious
forest greens and light pastels which enhance the feelings of fear and joy.
Voluminous dramatic silhouettes and flattering cuts are a coalition of beauty
and drama. So, fluid georgettes and chiffons highlight the romanticism in the
collection. It is a perfect depiction of the relationship between the
individual and the divine.
The show took place inside the Freemasons’ Hall, an Art Deco style building
on Great Queen street. The simple white runway was set up in a room with a
white coffered ceiling featuring gilded accents. Large painted portraits of
important-looking men hung in golden frames on the room's walls.
Working mostly in light browns, ochres, and greens, Rocky Star’s Spring
Summer 2017 collection consisted of ornate dresses in a combination of airy
georgette chiffons and more structured fabrics, adorned with floral prints and
embroidery. The looks on the runway, like the venue itself, featured touches of
gold either on the detailing of the fabrics or in the extravagant jewellery
pieces and headpieces that accented certain looks. Rocky Star’s S/S 17
collection is both feminine and lavish. The rich textures and patterns of the
pieces successfully reflect the overwhelming passion and intense emotions of a
woman in love.
Copy and photographs Gaby Degwitz for Fashiontent
Show Production: Fashionscout
Hair: Hair created by the TONI & GUY Team led by Chie Sato using label.m Professional Haircare Styling
Make-up: LAN Nguyen-Grealis and Team using products by KRYOLAN
Skincare: Products kindly provided by CRABTREE & EVELYN
Jewellery: by Amrapali
Photographer: Simon Armstrong
