Malta’s
Pink Magazine bi-annual Fashion Show was recently held at the newly refurbished Ray’s Lido in Little Armier.
Produced
by Pink Magazine’s editor-in-chief Fiona Galea Debono, and styled
by Marisa Grima, the audience was treated to a series of summery looks
from breezy dresses to beach wear. Featuring
well-known brands and their ready-to-wear collections, the 2017 Summer
edition of the show was the perfect mix of fashion meets summer soiree. The team behind the show are well known for choosing stunning
locations and both creative and original elements which this year resulted in
the models arriving on the catwalk from a yacht on jet skis.
Moving onto the show, the trends this summer range
from flowy kaftans and maxi dresses to more formal dresses and dressy pants.
Colours and patterns ranged from brights to lighter pastel shades and from
stripes to florals. The models’ sleek hairstyles were the work of Screen
Professional Hair Salons while their bronzy sunkissed make up looks were
applied by a talented team of Guerlain make-up artists. The photos below, courtesy of Justin Ciappara, depict my some of my favourite pieces by the participating brands: Calzedonia, O’hea Opticians, Joseph Ribkoff, Furla,
Ipanema, Stefania’s, Optika Opticians, Carla Grima Atelier,
Coccinelle, Orsay, Dor Boutique, and Rebelli.
So let’s delve into each one!
The show was kicked off by models
rocking beach wear from Calzedonia and sunglasses from O’hea Opticians.
Next came out some stylish dresses by Joseph Ribkoff complemented by the most gorgeous of bags by Furla.
Ipanema was the next brand to
showcase their very comfortable looking flipflops. They ranged from flats to
wedges, each appropriate for upcoming beach days.
Up next came Stefania’s which showed
some more classy outfits, specifically summer-appropriate work wear.
Moving on to Carla Grima Atelier, a
local brand, paired with eyewear from Optika Opticians, we saw some gorgeous
flowy and colourful kaftans, clothes and swimwear. From statement eyewear to
prescription glasses, each style is beautiful in its own way. And I have to
admit, Carla Grima’s pieces were one of my favourites!
Following after we saw some lovely
bags from Coccinelle, from bright candy shades to monochromatic and neutral
ones; there’s something for everyone.
Orsay was the next brand to showcase
their summer collection. Pink was the prevalent colour in their collection. I also love the fact that despite the fact that their clothes are classier,
one can make them work even for an event or dress them down to something more
casual; they can take you from day to night, just like that.
The last 2 brands were probably my
favourite from the whole show, as they say, they left the best for last. And
they did, indeed. Starting off with Dor Boutique, we saw some shiny, flowy,
dressy outfits. I’m just loving the frill-y and off shoulder trend at the
moment!
Finally, we saw Rebelli, a brand
which is synonymous with luxury brands. From them we saw some smart and casual wear
by Versace Jeans and swimwear and accessories by Michael Kors. Hands down, most
gorgeous swimwear ever!
After the show, we were all invited to move on to the
sandy beach for a wonderful after-party to kick off the summer season. It was
also a good opportunity to catch up with fellow bloggers as well as brand managers I get to
collaborate with from time to time.
A big thank you also goes to the
sponsors who supported the show;
Barcode, Beretta, Campari, Chemimart, Diet Kinnie, Inside Out Design Finishes,
Interior Outfitters, Magnum, Paco Rabanne, Palatino Camilleri Wines, Pandora,
Renault, San Carlo, Ted Baker (new brand launched by Sunlab), Tettiera, and
Vichy.
Well done to all the team behind Pink Magazine who
dedicate a great deal of time and energy to put together such a fantastic and
well-organised show!
Until next time!
Love, Thereseanne
