RALPH & RUSSO: The Impossible Remains Impossible
TWITTER: @FashionInsider1 /TheFi_Mag
January 25, 2017
By Marcellous L. Jones
Photos Courtesy of Ralph and Russo
Paris, France – After the presentation of any new collection by Britain’s top couture duo, Ralph & Russo, one is inevitably faced with the same damnable decision. That is “how to elect one look as the best in show?” This exercise generally ends in a futile and tortuous waste of time with no one really being able to decide upon a single, ABSOLUTE favorite pick. But this is the happy burden of excellence !
This season Ralph & Russo has provided to us images of fluttering materials, colors and bared legs. The looks range from elitist sophisication to goddess-like sexiness. The design duo has called soft materials of chiffons, lurex, silk, organza, etc. Guipure lace adds depth to the work. The mix between the colors and as applied to the materials becomes more and more intense. They have been further embellished by the latex appliqués, ostrich feathers, embroideries, stitched on botanically inspired petals, trains, etc.
There is both structure and fluidity in the collection. The first is championed by the lines and the absolutely mastery of the construction process. The second is what brings about the understated softer side of the sexy gowns and long dresses with their emphasis on the shoulder, the waist and the bust. This is the vision of the house as it sought to channel the intersection between natural beauty and modern architecture.
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
RALPH & RUSSO COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2017
