AW07 - 'TATOO'

AW 2007 collection takes its inspiration from body art- with a crossing of textured fabrics and ‘skin-like’ layers, colours and prints.

Jersey body suit, tops and dresses have circular prints referencing Celtic tattoos.

Embossed African black cotton is reminiscent of scarification patterns used in tribal body art.

A series of angel pieces have cascading pleats from the small of the back- fronts fitted by inside ties reveal the body form- and gently refers to body distortion in a subtle and feminine way.

Bead smocking- a signature look- has been this season translated with metal beads on chiffon reminiscent of body piercing. Finally, matte oversized flocked beads adorn big knits with silk pleated ruffles in nude or black.

• Photographer: Polly Penrose
• Model: Roma
• Hair: Maki Tanaka
• Makeup: Mayuko
• Makeup: Mayuko
• Prints designed by Michelle Lowe-Holder