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FRENCH CONNECTION AUTUMN / WINTER 09
French Connection Spring Summer 09 Womenswear Information
As ever with French Connection expect the unexpected, earth tones sit alongside bold tribal colours, clean vintage
prints lay happily with oversized modern graphics with texture adding clever detail. It’s a well thought out love affair
between tradition and modernist design.
Spring has a rustic start with relaxed silhouettes given natural embellishment in muted safari tones. Chino trousers are
worn loose and low with turned up hems, paired with panelled jersey or a cream belted blazer. This season longer
length skirts make a return; southern belles wear theirs just below the knee with an embroidered smock. Sleeveless
shift and shirt dresses are given a swing with an a-line cut in neutral khaki tones or playful paisley print, embellishment
is delicate in peacock green and blue.
Gingham check features across the season giving a western nod, scooped cowl neck, sleeveless tops and cropped tie
waist shirts sit well with high waist, 70’s kick flare denim. Lightweight gingham cotton parkas have utility detailing with
pockets and drawstring waists. Outerwear in neutrals are updated with exaggerated collars and cuffs. Knitwear follows
a relaxed form with oversized boyfriend cardigans, off the shoulder dresses and batwing tops.
Dresses flow from fitted to ladylike – key styles include the fitted scallop edge, ribbon stripe dress and 50’s sweet-heart
neck dress with matching cropped bolero, giving a definite nod to classic glamour. Marilyn Monroe esq prom dresses
with full skirts add a more flirty appeal, with cut out back and boned corset detail, in a beautiful vintage china print.
As the weather heats up so does the collection. Modern graphics sit alongside colourful tribal stripes and beaded,
flowing silk tunics. Traditional dog tooth prints in pastel colours are blown up and adorn jersey skirts and swing
dresses. Jeans are given an acid wash and worn casually with a grey sweatshirt parka or military coat. 50’s influenced
work wear has a colonial update with deep green, high neck, calf length belted dresses.
Colour injections in lime green, orange and pink stripes feature across off the shoulder dresses, smock tops and
loose knitted vest dresses. Eclectic chiffon handkerchief dresses are printed with outlines of a city scene, adding
humour to a formal style.
The accessories range compliments the collection perfectly with luxurious statement pieces. The colonial theme
carries through with wide woven belts that define the waist, or thin and leather with knot detailing. Metal work gives an
edge to a cream large canvas bag. Leather bags feature all over tassels in chocolate brown or classic in tan with a
mustard trim. Monochrome is key and makes a return in woven raffia across shoulder bags and clutches.
Oversized clutches make a statement – choose from the muted khaki weave with large wooden fastening or orange
and black patent.
Swimwear brings glamour to the beach with matching prints featuring across triangle and bandeau bikini’s, swimsuits
and cover-ups. Choose from kaftans, strapless dresses or Grecian jersey styles. Bikini’s are updated with frill edges in
polka dot and stripes or wet look black with a twist detail bandeau top. One pieces are given edge with plunging
necklines and low scoop backs.
