NORISOL FERRARI S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

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Timeless Beauty – There are many things to say about Norisol Ferrari S/S 2013 collection, yet no adjective exists to describe this monumental event. When the original supermodels  Carol Alt, Alva Chin, Karen Bjornson and ageless icon Carmen Dell’Orefice outshine the newbies, its inherent the collection was created by an artist. Indicative of 1940s starlets, Ferrari brought us back to a time where curves were beauty marks of being a woman. They were embraced and accentuated with sophisticated draping, hip hugging silhouettes and tastefully showcased for the world to see.

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Themes – Old Hollywood glamour: Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers

Colors – Beige, black, white, silver-grey

Key Items – Sheer, puff sleeved, front tie cover up; dramatic collars; trapeze blouses; high waist shorts; fine jewelry – multi-strand bracelets, necklaces; cat eye sunglasses; side-cocked, petite crown sunhats; pointed-toe sling backs; topper hats, bustier bra

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Print/Patterns – Black and red flora

Details – front flap pockets on gown, faux corset waist belt, corset bustier, top to bottom buttons on front of dresses, ruby red inner lining of gowns, double sided button detail on jacket

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Swag – Norisol Ferrari S/S 2013 collection represents the forgotten demographic that appreciate style is about proper cut and fit, not overrated trends. So forget the young as show stopping trendsetters. It’s the older beauties that distinguish the difference between fashion and style.

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