Michael Kors goes Afri-luxe
MANILA, Philippines - For his latest collection, Michael Kors was inspired by the movie Now Voyager and his memories of Africa: “The rustic modernism of the Lebombo Lodge; an easy, laidback attitude; soft djellabas and caftans; languid ponchos and capes.”
Consequently, Kors’s clothes take us on a chic African safari influenced by the slouchy wind coat, relaxed sarongs, artisanal textures, and the raw beauty of distressed cashmere, linen and leather with a luxe, savage edge.
Kors also cites rustic patchworks and bold hand-dyeing, the earth tones of limestone, olive and clay; creamy tones of ivory, impala and antelope; and the warm sunset shades of amber, sienna and cinnabar.
“Graphic, photo-realistic animal prints, rugged boots and sandals, oversized travel bags and strappy belts finish the mood — Afri-luxe.”
The American designer unveiled his spring 2012 collection last September at Lincoln Center to a full house of fashion lovers from all over the world. In attendance were some of Kors’s most loved muses and supporters: Zoe Saldana, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Anna Wintour, among others — all dressed in Michael Kors. The show was also broadcast live via web streaming on the designer’s new online lifestyle platform, DestinationKors.com, as well as his Facebook fan page for the entire world to witness.
Known the world over for chic and luxurious jet-set dressing, Kors gives his classic sportswear some edge with tribal prints, bold tie-dye treatments, frayed edges, feathers, and python accents.
In the Philippines, Michael Kors is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and Newport Mall.
