Delada AW12 - House of Evolution

Delada review by Claire Davidge, catwalk photography by Lin Vitali.

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Lada from Delada, the Modern Chic who loves Art

Sleek fashion designer Lada Komorova takes her vision and starting point from her background in contemporary art. Her first clothes’ line back in September used Surrealist artwork by the masters Salvador Dali and Magritte to create a modern, feminine collection using themes of memory and fear. For AW12 Delada is using one of her favourite artists Louise Bourgeouis, re-known to be suggestive of the human figure, her powerful work focused on sexuality and femininity.

Delada’s Nude Antics in the Forest

Delada’s line for AW12 had a dark tone. The show began by viewing a video that should be seen in the Tate Modern of a naked girl rolling around on a forest floor. It was sexual and erotic but slightly sinister and immediately after it was expected that nudes would walk out wearing forest twigs in their hair. Instead we were greeted with elegant and exquisite fashion including slim navy pants, tight pencil skirts, tuxedo jackets, neat asymmetric jackets, tidy white shirts and sculptural collars conveying a fashion that strong, independent woman can wear to rock up the office and evening parties.

Delada AW12 catwalk presented by House of Evolution at Vaxhall Fashion Scout, London Fashion Week. See more images from Delada's AW12 catwalk. Other designers presented by House of Evolution this season: Nadine Merabi AW12 and Zeynep Tosun AW12.

Dark Leathers, Plastics and Mesh

Her line also consisted of long light frocks floating along the catwalk and tight, dark, leather clad pencil dresses. The designs were both tough and delicate, strong graphic forms plunged down the side, middle and back of the outfits, alongside sheer light fabrics. V-necks were predominant down the front and the attention to detail on the reverse of the outfit was marvelling. Gazing at her collection is a sight of beauty, and the high craftsmanship used throughout her line was eye-catching.

Mixing Business with Pleasure

Delada’s designs are for women who like high quality and appreciate something that is well made, while flattering the woman’s body. Her line touches on luxury but makes it discreet. A woman can walk into an office or a work party and blend in with the environment but that glimmer of silk that lines the navy pants or the harness worn with a simple white shirt makes the woman feel a million dollars.

Alternatively, Delada's dresses are just as exquisite. Delada uses paper silk mounted on crepe de chine, silk organza, sumptuous leathers and luxurious silks to create her look, and we can definitely see how this effect glamorizes her business like outfits into pleasurable works of art.