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Back to the Fifties

September 10, 2010

Designer Roksanda Ilincic is designing her third and final collection for Whistle, and she’s saving her best til last with a 50’s inspired 10-piece collection of amazing cocktail dresses.

"For the new collection I wanted to continue the story which we started three seasons ago - with dresses that can be shared between mums and daughters and which are desirable to many different ages. This time they celebrate autumn in all its rich and beautiful colours," explains Ilincic, noting the use of grass greens, camel and sea blue shades on diaphanous silks and structured detailing.

"Drapes follow the shape and curve of the body to give an even more feminine feel and pleated ruffles have been specially designed for the Christmas season. However, there is always an edge and thick belts with oversized zips give a harder twist," she adds.