At first glance, Kirk Pickersgill’s new resort collection for Greta Constantine doesn’t evoke the term “courage.” Feminine, soft, soft-yes-but certainly not clumsy. Yet, the more grim sensitivity is exactly what has driven the designer forward this season: After filming with Canadian model Stef Bonomo, he was inspired to transform her chunky, edgy style into his own party. She had served as a muse if you want. “I just wanted a sense of perseverance and normality with clothes, which was easy and unique,” Pickersgill said.
This sentiment has actually been driving the designer’s drive over the past few seasons – reducing his love for folds and bows, and the greatest favor of elegant, quiet formal gowns. For the resort, he showed off some of the softest designs. A soft pink long-sleeved robe with a white transparent overlay and a square collar, and a black sleeveless cylindrical robe is designed with plush, floral velvet. The most attractive dress is a grey floor-long sheathed dress with built-in dangling to one side: it is designed with a wrinkle-free fabric, which means it is a statement dress that can be literally thrown into a portable pairing and worn on the go. Compared to his more exotic previous products, the offer feels fresh and frankly, chic.
Still, there are signs of Greta Constantine’s ancestors. One of his passionate projects this season was the development of a piping ruffle technique: a pink sleeveless gown featuring crafts on a mesh overlay (his naked dress). Although it is not done well, it is a lot. “What can I say, I love ruffles,” Pickersgill said.
