MilliOnAir Spring 2019

MilliOnAir | Couture File

RALPH & RUSSO

By Fashion Director Marcella Martinelli

RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2019 INSPIRATION

Vibrant and vivacious, this season’s collection is a celebration of Latin American femininity and tribute to the stylish legacy of La Doña, the beloved Maria Felix, her empowered persona, daring sensuality and spirit of fashion beyond fear.

Unravelled and reinterpreted, the collection is a rich samba a la Mexicana of sixties pop colours, layered tassels, decadent tulle pom-pom fringed skirts and wide brimmed sun hats; at once playful, alluring and reminiscent of the unparalleled glamour portrayed by Felix and the stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood Cinema.

Embroideries are reptilian, taking the form of coiled serpents and crocodile scales in lieu of Felix’s famous bejewelled choker, whilst graphic ‘pop’ cut-out hearts and beaded bananas adorn ballgowns in tribute to cinematic icons, Carmen Miranda and Josephine Baker.

Tailored safari suits are reimagined in bubble-gum pink and acid green, featured alongside bare-shouldered ballgowns juxtaposed in light floating chiffon and structured double duchesse, embellished with traditional French embroidery but bonded with neoprene.

Exuding glamour, the Spring/Summer 2019 collection leaves onlookers dreaming of a chic South American Summer and La Maria Bonita.

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Collection Inspiration

Front Row

“I was inspired by María Félix,” said Tamara Ralph backstage with her partner, Michael Russo, at her side. “She was the most famous Mexican diva of all time;

I love her passion, her charisma, her sensuality. She was elegant, but she didn’t take fashion so seriously.

We wanted to have fun this season and to celebrate her cinematic Latin-American glamour.” And celebrate they did.

The show was as flamboyant and extravagant as could be.

Tamara Ralph & Michael Russo