From huge sartorial show last season (Star Wars epic), Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi brought a distinct vibe and playfulness at Preen Spring 2015 collection. Influenced by National Geographic imagery of the Massai Cricket Warriors in Kenya with their red, black and white team colors and draped, wrap skirts, that playfulness ideas would be very easy to understand. The references also took the vibes of 80s and 90s hip-hop with sporty and sexy attire in this spring collection.
Graphic Breton stripes opened the dazzling show in fluid dresses with asymmetric hemlines, folds and tucks. Midi length silk dresses were detailed in vibrant contrasting stripe trim and pops of traditional beading. There was a certain tribal appeal to this collection with reams of hand beaded fringe – wrapped at waistlines, the hip, or around body-con mini dresses. On top of all that, sportswear was also evident in bodies bound in graphic and foliage prints, and architectural tailoring.
In the last 2 seasons we feel overwhelmed by the impression of the married couple who’ve made an unforgettable collection not because of their stated narratives but because of their system of dressing, which is thorough, pulled-together, and accomplished. For that reason we expect more from the fashion duo, but usually our expectations did not materialize, because otherwise they make us unnerved. Salute! (Text Teuku Ajie)