On the final day of London Fashion Week, Emilio de la Morena rolled out the red carpet on the catwalk for his latest high-impact eveningwear collection.
Seeking inspiration from Barbara Streisand’s iconic 1983 musical Yentl, the Spanish designer sought to apply the tale’s gender fluid philosophy to his modern Iberian aesthetic.
As a result, masculine tailoring provided the backbone of the collection, with double breasted jacquard jackets featuring strong padded shoulders and waist-cinching belts. In stark contrast, these were teamed with micro mini skirts, ruffle-hem cigarette pants and faux fur collar coats embellished with crystal trims which cascaded from pockets.
Flounce-sleeve organza blouses, sheer floor-sweeping skirts and colour-block cage heels - manufactured in his hometown Alicante - were also among the uber-feminine touches which has become de la Morena’s calling card.
Best known for his architectural cocktail dresses, the Central Saint Martin’s alumnus has become a go to among the capital’s social style plates including model Leomie Anderson who wore a strapless white ruffle gown by the label at Vogue’s fashion week party on Sunday night.
Next season, frill-seeking night owls have their pick of lace body-cons, tiered ruffle cocktail dresses and structured brocade gowns in shades of teal and shocking pink.
