Flannel’s show at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week drew upon a blend of Japanese and French aesthetics, providing both a cultural experience and a visually appealing collection.
On the first day of the Fashion Week calendar, Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal hosted Flannel’s show. The label from Perth, which began as a loungewear brand, displayed a shift from a neutral palette and simple fabrics to more experimental design.
The invite only event provided an opportunity to spot some celebrities with fashion bloggers, television personalities and magazine editors in attendance.
As it neared show time the crowd took their seats around the vivid white catwalk. The lights dimmed and a screen at the catwalks entrance played a short film. The production saw a model frolicking around a house, wearing an ivory Flannel dress. She danced while music played softly, reflecting Flannel’s aesthetic and designer Kristy Lawrence’s relaxed and laid-back style.
The show began with neutral colours in natural fabrics that were cleverly styled with neon yellow ankle boots. This injection of colour was a welcome change to Flannel’s usually refined colour palette.
The models’ hair was fashioned into polished ponytails, complimenting the designs understated elegance. As the show evolved, pale pink outfits in delicate silk and velvet replaced the previous neutral shades. Fine silk camisoles were paired with rich cherry red leather skirts and shorts, and a cherry blossom print was introduced. This print was a hark back to the designs Japanese and French inspiration, and provided the collection with its name, La Sakura, meaning cherry blossom in French.
The refined Asian aesthetic offered by a cherry blossom print reflects the trend of the orient that the fashion world has been embracing of late. Despite being a visually pleasing design, the way in which the pieces were styled lacked cohesion. Although the neon yellow ankle boots were effectively paired with the neutral hues, the strappy white sandals used in other outfits did not do the designs justice. They lacked the sophistication that Flannel deserves.
The label’s second year at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week was a step in the right direction and the venue proved successful in housing the show. Kristy Lawrence’s designs pushed boundaries of colour and fabric in a fashion-forward way, proving she’s no one trick pony and making Flannels next collection highly anticipated.
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