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| Photo: KrystofStozyna.com |
The Krystof Strozyna show was held in the upper showroom at the beautiful Freemason's Hall under the Vauxhall Fashion Scout banner. A designer known for his love of the female form, the collection was nevertheless a sharp, angular aesthetic of minimal tailoring in sombre colourways. The show notes cited Jekyll and Hyde as influence, and in any way, it was the contradictions at play that made this collection the succinct and powerful message it was. Opening with a body-con dress and billowing collared cape, the designer juxtaposed modern, sporty silhouette with slightly costume, vintage Other. The hourglass shape was undeniably present, but it was sharp angled panels that created this, and the much less flattering boxy shape of the crop top played alter ego to svelte skirts and pants. Indeed, for all the femininity, the androgynous suiting made this a statement in subtlety, with leather collared shirts and simplistic long blazer jackets an important feature. The all black look with coat featuring cut out side panels and side-slit gowns were masterful in their balance between sexed and historical elements. As well as masculine monochrome, a peach and grey palette lent a breezy, feminine edge, while electric blue was deliciously neutral, playing host to looks going both ways. Zips also lent looks a bi-polar focus, and many pieces could easily be worn day to night. A previous winner of New Gen sponsorship and CSA graduate, Strozyna clearly has a handle on making collections both wearable and wow.
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| Photos: KrystofStozyna.com |
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| Photos: KrystofStozyna.com |
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| Photos: KrystofStozyna.com |
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