Shane and Falguni Peacock at LA Fashion Week

I’ve coveted their bold yet beautiful designs for some years now. The first time I heard the names of this designer-duo — Shane and Falguni Peacock — I thought them eccentric yet exciting. Uncannily, that’s the reaction their creations drew in the US! Just back from the LA Fashion Week, the designers are quite happy with the response they received there. While the first reaction to the OTT colours and the feather and diamante embellishments was one of disbelief, but soon, the silhouettes and graceful, ultra feminine drapes of their party dresses were well-received. The corals and fresh yellows mixed in with darker hues on the stylishly draped dresses are universal eye candy.

After seeing the Autumn-Winter ‘08 collection that they showcased there in LA and then their fab stuff at Fashion Week, I’ve been dying to get my hands on the same dresses. I’d buy the whole rack if I could! I find the combination of the feminine sweetheart necklines and the uniqueness of the much-embellished single strap rather intriguing. The varying hemline lengths of the Neoclassical gowns, shift dresses and kaftans allow for nice flashes of leg as you swish in and out of luxe cars. And the juxtaposition of one pattern (from paisley to tiger stripe to tapestry) with the other. For me, the striking colour palette — fuchsia, cranberry, orange, grey, canary yellow — is a great way to greet summer.

The one I love best? I want the black and white one with the deep scarlet rosettes. Hand’s off that one and you go get something else for yourself, alright?

Shane & Falguni Peacock website: www.peacockcouture.com.