If Rainbow Brite’s vertically blessed older sister received a complementary style overhaul courtesy of Margherita Missoni, the wonderfully colorful result might resemble something not dissimilar from Daniel Silverstain’s latest offering.
Cheeky bandeau tops in bold colors were teamed with primary chevron-stripe silk flared skirts, featuring geometric zig-zag patterns – perfect for the next catch up with your aforementioned feted style icon at her vibrant Lake Como country retreat.
Officially inspired by the Expo 67, which ignited a mash-up of cultures in the stylish hotspot of host city, Montreal, Silverstain channeled the legacy of what is considered to be the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th Century, namely its infrastructure, architecture and art, to reimage a modern day twist on Montreal’s innovative inheritance from the event.
Starting with a neutral palette, including a fisherman jacket teamed with white textured wide-leg pants, the show was given a Euro vibe via a pop of color in the form of a red silk scarf, the designer built on his blank canvas utilizing a popping set of primary colors, said to represent national flags of the diverse countries featured at the World’s Fair.
Metallic biker jackets added a racy edge to looks decked out in lace and crochet textiles, the perfect accessory for your first day on the job at your recently purchased Vespa business, acquired following a handy tip-off from Missoni about one of her acquaintance’s misfortune thanks to the ongoing Greek debt crisis.
A standout included a primary color striped jacquard dress, sure to become a daily staple come spring, while a colorful square block strappy blouse paired with metro striped jacquard and grey organza shorts is set to make the transition from the boardroom to cocktail hour at your boho-glam villa as easy as pouring your first tipple.
Also certain to attract your next bad boy Italian lover was an ensemble consisting of a copper metallic leather biker jacket, emblazoned with matching lace, worn over a double layer bandeau shirt and teamed with matching leather culottes, topped off with a blue silk scarf and white heels featuring peacock hued ankle flair.
On the beauty front, sleek, funky ponies were given a punk-approved upgrade through a side-swept gel fringe, while pointy heels kept in check with the United Nations theme through bold, colorful ties.
Montreal former mayor Jean Drapeau’s decision to host Expo 67 incited much criticism from the city’s inhabitants, but the gutsy move turned out to be the root of much of the town’s tourist appeal today.
Despite taking place a day before the official start of New York Fashion Week and amid the city’s suffocating September heatwave, Silverstain’s passion for delivering a collection inspire by Canada’s slice of Europe was received with roaring applause.
Cultural diversity and the story of the world’s future aside, the designer’s offering for spring is sure to have you colorfully strutting as far as possible from any derivative of poutine come Canada Day.
Silverstain proved that in 2015, you don’t require waving a flag to demonstrate your national pride. All you need to do, is wear one.
