Final Details on the Echoes of Sonnelence drop:

I wanted to bring some closure to my range for the Lady Libertine S/S Creature of Reverie Collection:

Inspiration : - the pas de deux choreography of the misericordes ballet performed by the Bolshoi ballet. The intertwining of the dancer's bodies inspiring the notion of wrapping fabric and the lines continuing around the body. The juxtoposition of strong; angled; sharp movements and soft; circular; gentle movements also translated into the drop through the use of contrast fabric paneling to suggest strong, angled lines against soft tucking and curved hem lines. The pas de duex reflecting a "love story" of connection and passion.

(images from the Australian Ballet book Tutu - not from the Misericordes ballet )

General : The strongest impression from the range is the continuation of line around the body suggesting the notion of wrapping. Particularly in the Anodyne (hero) range there is a mix there is a contrast between strong angled line and soft flows of fabric (also reflected in the fabrications) that reflect the juxtoposition of the choreography. There is a strong sense of symmetry that creates a harmony to the eye. The silhouette is strong yet feminine, the 50's inspiration in the garment shaping (anodyne range) tying in with the Lady Libertine label/marketing. The mood of the drop has a more feminine, romantic, soft feel than some of the other drops within the collection, inspired by the "love-story" of the Misericordes pas de deux choreography; and reflects the end of summer shift between warm and cool weather.

Colour : Echoes of Sonnelence drop reflects the chosen colurs from the Creature of Reverie colour palette - The fashion colour is Mavverick (purple) the higlight divinity (oyster) with the core colours seen throughout the CofR collection, Repose (black) and Radience (nude).

Fabric : in keeping with the placement of the Lady Libertine label in the market place + its philosophies/branding statement the fabrications need to reflect luxury; femininty while embracing the sensuality associated with lingerie; while connecting with the overall themes int he CofR collection therefore as a company, the collection features the use of satin (silk/elastine composition) mixed with power net (nylon). The use of top-stitching in contrast/highlight colouring also features heavily to enhance the connection with line around the body while connecting the pieces together allowing for a mix an match component to the entwine (fashion) and Ardor (basics) ranges.

In terms of elastications the Anodyne (hero) briefs/bra uses a wider (1cm) elastications with small scollop detailing to enhance the femininty while reasurring the customer the garments are about detail and they are purchasing lingerie rather than a sports brief! Bra elastic would also include the use of silicone layered elastic to ensure the strapless and convertable bras.

Construction of garments - particularly the Anodyne (hero) pieces include the twin zig zag of elastication; tucking/draping of fabric (layers); twin-needle work on mesh paneling.

Details : The use of sheer fabric (mesh) and opaque (satin) contrast to define the lines and links with the dream-like nature of the CofR collection while address in the inspiration for the Echoes of Sonnelence drop - the wrapping and creation of symmetry. Gathering/Tucking of fabric panels found in the Anodyne (hero) range add a softness to the strong seam lines of the contrasting fabric - the soft nature of the silk satin agains the mesh seen throughout the entire drop. Top-stitching detail in contrast/highlight colours are also seen in the Anodyne and Entwine drops, enhancing the overall inspiration of wrapping.

- Joanna