“CONFIDENT COUTURE MEETS NOBLE SAVAGE”
July 17th 2008
BEBELPLATZ, BERLIN
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK
WORDS&IMAGES JUDITH ECOCHARD
This RTW Spring/Summer 2009 runway show by young designer, Zerlina von dem Bussche-for the label Sisi Wasabi...convinced us she's a top talent and deserves to earn editorial nods from attendees at the Mercedes-Benz Tent, Spring/Summer 2009 runway shows in Berlin.
We think her motto loses a bit in translation-but her distinct looks of fitted silhouettes, exact tailoring that fit the models perfectly, ruching details galore (that garnered rounds of applause from the well dressed audience)..and sumptuous rich fabrics made for a memorable show.
COLORS AND CUTS:
Wasabi proved her ability to design and tailor--- to perfection---several day and evening looks that were polished and obviously well made.
We found the thick yellow/red striped silk dress with red bra-like top très chic... and would look simply fetching adorning some of the females in this fashion crowd that wore more black than we've ever seen on a group of individuals outside of a funeral service.
Kudos also go to the creamy beige silk suit-with black stripe details on the low rise, loose fitting trousers and cropped jacket with defined shoulders, and a stylish trench.
A slim fitting muted royal blue silk suit with cropped billowy pants, matching blouse and a rayon silk cropped blazer with silk lining/ details would work with panache in any urban setting.
A formal striped and pocketed stripped silk ball gown earned applause and our approval for this editorial cohesive show.
WE WILL KEEP THIS ONE DESIGNER ON OUR WATCH OUT FOR LIST.
FACTOIDS:Sisi Wasabi is designed and made in Germany. Founded in 2004, the same year the brand was tapped for the prestigious Moet&Chandon Fashion Award.
SISI WASABI