Hot on the heels of disco’s sartorial resurgence, Roksanda Illincic’s uber-glamourous Fall 2011 collection took the technicolor trend to new heights. Using luxe fabrics like feathers and satin in jungle-bright colors to mimic nature, Illincic proved that Roksanda women are truly birds of paradise. Billowing silk trousers, wool georgette day dresses, fluid satin dresses, fringed skirts, and extremely flattering cocktail gowns that accentuate hourglass curves (which, on a 105-pound model, is near-miraculous) stole the show.

Sequins played a large role in the collections, appearing on tunics, skintight sheaths, and sweaters. Illincic’s liquid satin gowns were the highlight of the show; one could almost feel the fabric gliding against your skin. These are dresses meant to be worn with nothing underneath. Although Illincic’s body-skimming silhouettes owe a debt to Roland Mouret, the designer’s exquisite draping is all her own.

One beautiful bias-cut oyster satin skirt attracted immense attention, while a gyspy-inspired cream tunic exploded into a burst of color with parrot-blue feathers at the hem, over a pair of fire-engine red trousers. We especially loved the trompe l’oeil day dresses that looked like separate tops and skirts belted with day-glo orange sashes. Nicholas Kirkwood’s jewel-toned satin shoes complemented the dark pieces perfectly, adding a pop of color to a bordello-esque look. Kirkwood tamed his usual extravagance to breathtaking effect; the shoes were simple but captivating.

Gorgeously soft Veronica Lake waves tumbled around the models’ faces; in fact, the whole beauty regime reminded the audience of Tom Ford’s decadently sensual Gucci ads from the late 1990s. The models’ severely dark lipstick and eyeshadow suited the more muted looks, but clashed terribly with the bright ensembles.

With the Oscars coming up this Sunday, host Anne Hathaway would stun the crowd in one of Illincic’s lusciously electric creations. If she keeps the drama and glamour coming, Roksanda Illincic will be a red-carpet mainstay for years to come.

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