Spijkers en Spijkers

Spijkers en Spijkers is the first of this seasons’ shows at the Vauxhall Fashion Scout and their signature blend of naughty versus nice kicked off proceedings with a sultry mish-mash of leopard print and lace.

Peek-a-boo fashion is nothing new; sheer fabric revealing more than us mere mortals like to share, but the Dutch twins design risqué garments to a tee. Prim, high-neck dresses worthy of a Stepford Wife feature tantalising see-through panels unleashing a flash of thigh and seemingly decent summer dresses are left undone one button short of indecent exposure. The frou-frou frills and candy-like colours, not to mention waves worthy of Boticelli, save the dresses from heading to the wrong side of trashy.

One thing to be sure of at a Spijkers show is that they know how to give good collar. Origami folds of black organza create a trompe l’oeil effect and have become their unique selling point from season to season, sitting bold against their evolving designs.

Despite sticking to a tried and tested formula for some of the show there was the welcome addition of fluid kaftans in icy green or faded fuchsia and a stiffened mother of pearl organza dress with sweet wrapper like ruffles to the Spijkers repertoire.

Words: Selene Pearson
Photos: Kate Gillett

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