By Sonja Leix
A sunrise was a beautiful prelude to another stunning swimwear collection for Gottex, Spring 2011. The line featured inovative shapes with rich embellishment and new fabrics to create looks that fuse technology and luxury.
The new Spring collection shaped the female body using criss cross lines, high-waist bottoms with belts, bandeau swimsuits and one piecers with interesting cut-outs. Cover ups have been re-invented: Long flowing printed silk capes and dresses that are worn underneath or tucked into the suit.
Luxury for the hot season at it’s highest form with rich use of rock embellishment, sequins and crystal embroidery especially on the more glamorous pieces such as the wet look and metallic swimsuits.
The only question left to ask is: When will there be Red Carpet Poolside Events I can wear this to?
effect of the cabochons. The circular holes in the garments also reminded me of the old Lollipop building that used to be across from Columbus circle (now the Museum of Arts and Design). Was this a nod to the show’s Lincoln Center location?
” and “Romeo and Juliet”. Ms. Rowley is a fan.
as a muse, inspired by her character in the film 
The clothing showed meticulous attention to the details. Embroidery, eyelet, tiny ruffles and a soft color palette defined the collection’s overall focus.
Once again Kati Stern received a standing ovation at the end of the Venexiana Spring / Summer 2011 runway show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. Stern’s overwhelming number of fifty looks were both elegant and glamorous celebrating the female body. Gowns with oversize flowers and bows, one shoulder long satin dresses with diagonal lace overlays and crystal detailing, metallic cocktail dresses with snake print and long flowing marble print dresses
