In the 1990s, power dressing was the norm for professional women, and significant sartorial flairs are translated into the autumn/winter 20/21 collection by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the creative director and founder of Sirivannavari Bangkok.
Named French Flair, the collection was recently unveiled in a fashion show held at the Royal Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
"This latest collection represents the styling attitude and layering techniques of daily life during winter, yet still retains an elegant and modern approach," explained the Princess. "The details of fashion in the 90s were brought to my attention, and incorporated with the maison's semi-couture tailoring technique. A touch of Parisienne street style was added to the collection, to create a sense of modernity and contrast."
Silhouettes are marked with masculine/feminine accents, while a predominantly earth-toned palette is punctuated with dashes of neon colours, ranging from yellow hues to bright green and vibrant fuschia.
Graphic prints -- a key element of the brand's DNA -- remain a highlight, as this season's print boasts a vibrant blow-painting technique.
"Signature silhouettes such as the biker jackets, overcoats, knitwears and asymmetrical dresses have been reanimated -- identifiable, yet different every time -- using luxurious and wintery materials such as tweed, Italian cashmere, wool, silk satin, chain and French feathers. The fascination of this collection distills the current youth, with a flash of elegance that characterises the Sirivannavari woman," said the Princess.
Pieces in tweed include a biker jacket with feather embroidery at the neckline; a cape jacket, paired with a pencil skirt with pleated tulle layering; a jacket with chain detail, matched with a pair of shorts worn over quilt jacquard pointelle tights with the "S" logo motif.
Other designs include a little black dress with gold piping worn over a sensual fishnet top; an evening gown with embroidered lace, accentuated by peplum hem details; cashmere knitwear tunic in fresh, vivid colours; and tweed millinery with neon-coloured plexiglass detailing.
The exquisite craftsmanship of the in-house couture embroidery workshop, Sirivannavari Atelier and Academy, is clearly visible, from the feather embellishment on the tweed jacket and millinery, to the embellished and sequinned tulle, silk satin, and lace.
Besides 31 women's looks from the Sirivannavari brand, the fashion show presented seven looks for men.
The S'Homme menswear collection celebrates the refinement of a gentleman. Essential patterns are drawn upon and given a modern twist, ranging from patchwork check motifs to cashmere knitwear and a fitted jacket that emphasises the waist while at the same time, broadening the shoulders.
A double-breasted jacket and an overcoat, featuring the patchwork of Prince of Wales and Houndstooth plaid, are worn over a cashmere turtleneck, while a double-breasted tuxedo suit is complemented with a wing-collared crisp white shirt.
The bijoux collection, inspired by the Princess' personal illustrations and sketches, features stars, horse shoes, ribbons, coins, clover leaves, peacocks, horses and the S logo. Spelled backwards from Siri, Iris is the maison's new floral emblem for a pendant, brooch and earrings.
The everyday looks are complemented by the jewellery as well as the brand's Italian leather goods and first eyewear collection, whose hexagonal-shaped frame features the emblematic peacock.
