Adding a twist to Italian design; Laura Davis on Alberta Ferretti's new Philosophy collection.Byline: Laura Davis ALBERTA FERRETTI' S Italian roots are a strong influence in herautumn/winter Philosophy collection She has given the casual street look a couture twist with suede, fringes, buckles, eyelets and hats reworked into the Ferretti style of elegance and femininity. Skirts are the key feature of the range, either cut above the knee or in a longer, sensual version, enriched with country details. The shirt comes back as an important piece, as a feminine touch or in acontemporary cowgirl style. Patterned silks are infused with layers of velvet, while vintage-style prints in velvet, silk and faux fur come in rose and neutral colours. Look out for 1950s-style dresses with silk embroidered stitching. Suede knee-high, lace up lace up Verb to fasten (clothes or footwear) with laces Adjective lace-up (of footwear) to be fastened with laces Noun lace-up vintage boots complete the Victorian lady image. The backdrop is Liverpool's Town Hall, one of the city's oldest historic buildings, with its splendid wood-panelled council chamber and sweeping staircase Notes Location: Liverpool Town Hall The Liverpool Town Hall is built in a striking style of architecture. Designed by John Wood, the Elder, the first stone of the building was laid in 1749, and the hall was opened in 1754. It is still in use today by Liverpool City Council. , Dale Street, Liverpool (For details about tours or hiring out the function rooms, call 0151 236 5181Stockist stock·ist n. Chiefly British A commercial retailer or wholesaler that stocks merchandise. stockist Noun Commerce Brit a dealer who stocks a particular product Noun : Peach, 22 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool 0151 255 1121Model: Kelly Ellison Photographer: Colin Lane Hair and make-up: Helen Kilroe, for Andrew Collinge Hair and Beauty, Castle Street, Liverpool 0151 227 2366 CAPTION(S): Petrol and rose silk and velvet three-quarter dress pounds 395; Patterned silk shirt pounds 330, patterned silk skirt pounds 305, purple velvet/suede shoes pounds 225; Long gold silk and velvet dress pounds 470, tan suede and feather necklace pounds 39 and purple velvet pouch bag pounds 115 both by Liverpool-based designers Nook & Willow; Green silk dress pounds 580, green fur shrug pounds 220, blue suede tassle shoes pounds 255, Nook & Willow purple velvet pouch bag pounds 115; Tan suede knee boot pounds 255, Philosophy tan suede bag pounds 255; Cream silk dress pounds 610, blue suede tassle shoes pounds 255, Nook & Willow purple velvet bag pounds 145; Rose wool three-quarter length a portrait showing the figure to the hips only. See also: Three-quarter coat pounds 490, blue suede tassle shoes pounds 255 |
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