Beauties and the best
Diane Von Furstenberg's latest collection is reason enough for a Miss Thailand reunion
CHALIDA TANTIPIPHOP, who held |the title in 1998, recently led a gorgeous choir of former Miss Thailands in singing the praises of the latest clothing line |from American designer Diane von Furstenberg.
Chalida hosted “An Exclusive Spring Party by DVF” at the EmQuartier mall featuring a collection released for spring but certainly apt but summer as well.
Savinee Pakaranang (Miss Thailand 1984), Ornanong Panyawong Awakul (1992), Apisamai Srirangsan (1999), Panadda Wongphudee (2000), Arinmas Boonkronsap (2003), Kritchaporn Homboonyasak (2010), and Onwipa Kanoknateesawat (2009) and her sister Adcharaporn Kanoknateesawat (2013) took turns modelling the Freedom Dress and demonstrating its merits.
The silk and chiffon maxi-dress is cut to accentuate the wearer’s movement. It’s adorned with a patchwork of floral prints – various blooms to choose from to express your own personality – and this season the colours are more vivid than ever.
DVF has always harnessed the power of nature in its spring collections to reflect the inspiring beauty of women, at the same time capturing the freedom of movement. The 2016 line is lively in pink, gold and dark blue daubs amid the delicate prints.
The Goddess Gown in maxi and short lengths evokes the allure of ancient Greece with layers of black and white chiffon. It’s charming, elegant and sophisticated with an ornate pattern of golden outlines forming the shapes of leopards, butterflies, the sun and rice fields.
A more practical addition to any wardrobe is the New Suit, comprising linen, olive-green rompers and shorts that are cut in clever ways and trimmed with leather and metal accents.
Femininity with a hint of playfulness (as in fringes) is evident throughout the collection, with pink and gold representing the colours of the season. Other must-have pieces include a print jumpsuit, metallic blazer and chiffon blouse.
