Daily Coverage: Spijkers en Spijkers

With Art Deco as a theme, the curves and geometry of the style was bound to be a major part of this collection. However, some of the standout pieces used less of this concept. Amongst the killer pieces were an YSL style tightly fitted suit in teal Fortuny pleated fabric, a terrific 70's style mustard knitted coat in heavy rib with a nonchalant tie belt and silver buttons.

There was also a brilliant peg topped skirt in violet satin with a deep high waist band, and a silver dress with sinuous curves and a gentle cap sleeve effect. Many of the simple shift dresses had an easy elegance with a passing nod at the style of screen stars such as Doris Day. The Art Deco overlays, straps and inserts had a precise outline in contrast to the fluidity of the soft silk fabrics used for the body of the dress. The shoes were reminiscent of the lines of the Chrysler Building in New York with their layers of coloured suede and really complimented the overall styling of the collection.

Reports by Tony Glenville