- Hair
- Seifert Cheung
- Makeup
- Marian Woo
- Model
- Han Bing at Elite
- Photography Assistants
- Ken Leung, Kelvin Sim and Azeal Ho
- Styling Assistant
- Zidira Ling
Tailored coat by Vince, Arch front boucle jacquard blouse by Jil Sander, 'Tuxedo Trompe L'oeil' mock layer sleeve shirt by 3.1 Phillip Lim, 'Rina' strass bead tulle skirt by Alice + Olivia and Wedges by Celine
The sartorial bloodline of the style harks back to the late 1940s, when post-war women began adopting the length and enjoying the sense of freedom following the strict rationing of fabric during WWII. The style got a reboot in the 1970s. Its soft lines and freedom of movement suited the new class of career women to a T. Then worn with bow blouses and mid heels, today the skirt has just changed its wardrobe partners; out with secretary-like staples and in with worn-in sweatshirts, well-loved leather jackets and casual knits. Thanks to prints, clever cuts and detailing, the new version has an enhanced appeal and is championed by a generation of women designers.
Match with knee-length boots, a roll-neck sweater or blouse and the look appears fabulously grown-up without being stuffy.
Crinkle effect ribbed tank top by Helmut Lang, 'Robbie' neck trim blouse by Tanya Taylor, Rib knit sheer satin underlat skirt by Preen by Thornton and 'Lyoka' perforated leather sandals by Alexander Wang
At Ellery, designer Kim Ellery (an Australian who has a clever way with nostalgia) has created a silhouette that looks like an upturned champagne flute with a gently flaring hem. Alice & Olivia offers us a sheer embroidered party ‘piece’ that will work magic on the dancefloor with a ‘tango’ heel. Victoria Beckham has given her version a more studious air using pleats, asymmetry and a stretch jersey fabric.
Match with knee-length boots,a roll-neck sweater or blouse and the look appears fabulously grown-up without being stuffy. While Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi behind the label Preen have indulged in printed chiffon.
These lovely flyaway midis can float in the evening breeze and be tamed back to smart reality with a neat jacket or belted sweater by day.
'Poet' elastic hem metallic neoprene pullover, Sheer sleeve turtleneck by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Metallic polka dot chiffon skirt by Stella McCartney and Felt fringe leather sandals by Marni
It all goes to show what qualities we are looking for right now. Tick: multitasking; tick: ageless; tick: flattering. The midi delivers on all. And here’s the thing – next Spring Summer has a strong and highly desirable 1970s streak running through it. The midi length, like a good thoroughbred horse, is on a winning course right through into 2015. Let others experiment on the fringes of fashion – the medium ground can sometimes be so much more alluring.
