Oh how exquisite is Elie Tahari!? I was so excited by the debut of his S/S 2012 collection and it did not disappoint! Tahari’s pieces are eloquent, feminine and sexy and are designed to make a woman feel beautiful! With the use of natural tones and gold highlights, the collection screamed modern day goddess!
The collection started with natural colored pieces with structured and well tailored long double-breasted blazers that hugged the silhouette and flattered the body shape. The blouses had a tailored yet loose fit as were pants and skirts. While mostly solid fabrics were chosen, it was a pleasant surprise to see some patterns and prints used to add depth to the entire collection. The color palette moved away from naturals and pale blues, and right into bright orange which added a punch of unexpected drama. The finale piece was an elegant black sheer flowing dress with thick gold shoulder straps, gold belt and flat gold gladiator sandals. It was the perfect way to end a perfect collection.
The models were draped in gold from the gold necklaces and bracelets, to the gold sequins clutch and gladiator sandals. The hair was pulled back into messy ponytails with a part down the middle and the makeup had gold tones to it giving the models a bright but natural look. Overall, the Tahai S/S 2012 collection exudes femininity and elegance.
