Quartz by Black Coffee

Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

Yesterday Afternoon I was priviledged to attended the Summer 2012/13 Black Coffee Show at the Bamboo Centre in Melville... 

I was already excited for the show as we had seen snippets of it at The Sheer Glamour Collections the previous Evening. Media and Attendees were placed into groups and while I waited for 'Group 2' to be called, I decided to mingle on the Rooftop of the Bamboo Centre where there were many Fashionably Dressed People, much Champagne and some Delicious Snacks.

Photo Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

Finally, 'Group 2' was called to go downstairs: It was going to be an 'Intimate Affair' judging by the limited number of chairs (±30) in the room facing an Improvised Stage. 

The title of the Collection is Quartz, and it is a structural Exploration of a Variety of Organic Forms. It is the result of Black Coffee's singular pursuit of the Construction of Garments inspired by Basic Geometry and the Human Body.

A large and intricate Chandelier formed part of the props while a soundtrack of the Ocean played in the background; one Model stood in the centre, motionless, facing away from the Audience.

Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

As the lights dimmed the Model came to life and began moving slowly and awkwardly in smooth, yet jerky, movements.

Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

Another Model joined the first, slowly manoeuvring from 'back stage' dressed in a Constructed Tangerine Dress. This Character was a bit more timid and had reptilian-like movements.

 Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

A third Model began to emerge, this time, walking backwards. She Twisted and Turned more Fluidly than the previous two, but her movements were still tense. She situated herself in a kneeling position.

Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

A fourth and Final Model, came into view; walking almost normally towards the Kneeling Model and standing over her, while the Kneeling Model assumed a sitting position, closer to the ground.

Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

 Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

Black Coffee's Signature Pallet of Black and Grey was accented with delicate hues which resembled the refraction of light found in Mineral Formations.

 Photo Credit: Marina Brokorenko

The Unconventional Range Presentation definitely portrayed much emotion and despite wanting to see more Pieces from the Collection, the show was very Artistic and definitely Memorable!

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