Spontaneity and confidence define the essence of elegance in dressing for Rochas creative director Marcos Zanini. This season the designer played with classics in his own upbeat quirky way: he suggested a rich variety of cozy and warm textures in a palette of camel, black, white, grey, burgundy, mustard yellow, pale pink and baby blue.
Languid pajamas for day were cut in silk chiné or crepe de chine backed in silk. Menswear-leaning blazers done in double-faced wool, were softly rounded through the bust and waist.
Coats were elongated and oversized ranging from a cocoon back pale blue wool bouclé to coffee Prince of Whales Check. They were cleverly mixed with versatile separates like pencil skirts, cropped, bright trousers and heavy knits.
Needle punched wool sweaters in shades of apricot and mallard green were belted over swooping fifties style circle skirts ( one was done in a baby pink double duchesse silk chiné with royal blue mini cabbage roses).
Loafers gave a leisurely nonchalant feel, whilst heels and tight calf length skirts brought back femininity and elegance.
Overall it was an outstanding collection full of wearable, luxurious pieces that exude that Parisian chic elegance without trying too hard, very Rochas indeed.
