Montreal Fashion Week – Coccolily

I have to say, the Coccolily show was definitely one of my favorites.  With upbeat music, flirtatious models and killer “Miss Murder” styles, how could anyone not fall in love with the clothing?!?  Black lace, bustiers, tulle tutu’s, detailed stalkings, tailored jackets and pasties made for a uber seductive collection.  With undertones of lingerie throughout and a real eighties Madonna (Like a Virgin) feel what was there not to love?

Coccolily’s designer Naana Tennachie Yankey is a world class citizen.  Living everywhere from Ghana, the UK to Ohio and New York City, the culture experience alone is enough to inspire fabulous designs with sentimental history.  Using mostly Italian materials, Naana believes in the power of luxury and that all women deserve to experience a bit of it everyday.  Well… I couldn’t agree more!!!

There was something very powerful about the way she presented her collection.  The models having intensely huge curled Afro-chic hair, and the bold cuts of the suits detailed with gathering, puffed sleeves and boat cut necklines screamed (wo)man on a mission!  I can really see a modern, young CEO pull this off in an unconventional way and actually get away with it at the office.  No need to hide behind masculinity as a woman in power – flaunt what you’ve got sista!  Besides… one of my favorite sayings is

“In this world there is no force equal to the strength of a woman determined to rise”.

So why not put all your best assets forward?  Sometimes the strongest thing you may have going for you is others ability to judge and underestimate your capabilities…

Pencil skirts and long gloves will always remain a classic favorite of mine… if only it were acceptable to wear lingerie bra tops outside the house!  I do hope that a lingerie collection is in the works for Coccolily – there is no doubt about Naana’s ability to seduce with perfectly cut undergarments.  Hip hip heray for demi-bra’s – the perfect cut for ladies with smaller busts!

These girls look like dolls.  Little ladies that raided their mothers closets and found out that they were actually old enough for everything to fit properly   I remember the days (and still dress accordingly sometimes) where more really was more and endless headband, clips, braids and lipsticks were never enough.  Where you found everything you felt was beautiful and just HAD to wear it all at once.  Although I may opt for more of a minimalistic look on-the-go these days, sometimes there is nothing like an obscene amount of embellishment to make you feel like the birthday girl   I think I feel one the need to adorn coming on… lol…

Now this little top hat with the tuxedo style ruffling in the back just cinched my heart and didn’t let go!  I love the theatrics of this piece and how completely wearable it is for a night out (without feeling like you will be announcing the next circus act).

Heray for nipple pasties!  Designers this year seemed to be embracing the beauty of the burlesque staple by pairing them with the sheer trends of fall… although it seems like that might be a bit of a chilly option for the colder months, hey – if this picks up I’ll jump right in for the ride!

So congratulations to Naana on an amazing collection which I cannot WAIT to check out in stores and on truly being one of Montreal Fashion Weeks highlight stars!  Really, beautifully done!

xox

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