Trend Alert: Jimmy Choo Autumn Winter 2014 Collection
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Lust, desire, passion and romance are all palpable emotions conjured by the Autumn Winter 2014 collection. Creative Director, Sandra Choi continues to experiment with new proportions whilst remaining focused on a refined cut, shape and form. The concept of an affair is pivotal to the collection, the sense of illusion and deception, things are not what they seem at first, design details that trick the eye inviting closer inspection and entrapping the beholder.
Modern architectural heels and silhouettes are juxtaposed
with pieces that reference the extremism of the Ancien Régime and the seduction
and revenge idolised in Les Liaisons Dangereuses. A colour palette of decadent
hues abound in ink, dark orchid, mirto, evergreen and blue grey creating a covetable
colour palette, a Jimmy Choo signature, leopard printed pony is seen in
striking smoke paloma.
"The idea of an affair driven by unbridled passion and lust was front of mind when designing the collection. I revisited films that convey a sense of forbidden passion; Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘In The Mood for Love’ and ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’, where deception and illusion are key themes. I wanted to play with new perspectives creating pieces that would be lusted after; you want to covet them.” - Sandra Choi, Creative Director
Autumn Winter 2014 heralds the birth of new heel signatures, a triangular heel with lacquer finish that deceives the eye playing with reflections, finished with a pointy toe, it is presented in the VANISH boot and LEGION shoe with ankle strap detail. The MACAW and CARTEL present an evolved silhouette with a refined wedge.
Amongst a muted colour palette of tonal suede and leather, a romantic William Morris inspired English floral print commands attention, ornate printed satin decorates minimalist silhouettes across court shoes, booties and sneakers. Playing to the theme of illusion, Rousseau-esque zebras hide mischievously amongst the innocent inky blue florals waiting to be discovered.
Velvet panels and flocking lends a sensuous tactility to pointy
toe flats, tough heeled day boots and skate shoes giving a sense of depth and
caressable texture. Translucent lace devoré in mirto, black and blue grey
creates a feminine yet sensual sentiment in pointy toe pumps with delicate
ankle tie details and Mary-Jane flats. The HOURY pump features an innovative
asymmetric leather panel, wrapping the front arch with an elegant ankle strap
detailing to one side.
Nightfall calls for drama, The DWYER shoe bootie features
colour blocked folds of satin layered with a concertina effect evocative of a
beautiful sea anemone. Perspex is used to balance the decadence of black satin
and intricate lace up detailing on booties. Strips of lace create a peekaboo
effect courting lingering glances. Soft fur teases the front of sandals and
lace corsages titivate court shoes.
You can find your favourite styles at Jimmy Choo Boutique Pavilion KL and KLCC. Click HERE to view full collection.
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