By Alice Chin
Taiwanese born, self-taught designer Malan Breton opened his spring/summer 2012 fashion show with a graceful ballerina pirouetting to the melodic strums of live harp and violin music.
His collection that followed was just as elegant but with a modern edge. The ladylike womenswear had plenty of show stopping see-through hats and fascinators. The dresses had bold patterns in stripes or flowers in primary colors. There was an evident Japanese influence in the silhouettes with kimono pieces and gowns with interesting oragami shapes, especially in the back. Sheer seems to be a popular texture, with lots of organdy and chiffon. But the menswear was where Malan Breton really stood out with classic looks in unique and bright color combinations, such aa silver and gold paired with neutral espresso, grey or blue trousers and shorts. The men looked as if they belonged in another era with their slick pompadours. I could see these pieces being worn in any time period. The show closed with the famed and ageless model Irina P, gliding across the catwalk in a Black Silk Organdy Chrysalis Corsetiere Gown.
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