Luxury American fashion brand St. John brings out a collection for Spring 2009 that’s full of contrasts and textures for the modern woman. Modern yet ladylike, sophisticated yet playful, St. John’s innovative lightweight knits are cut into dashingly fashionable silhouettes, full of subtle embellishments. Upbeat colors such as red, pink, and honey keep it light and sassy to the standard contrast of black and white. The collection contains structured suits and flowing skirts, a bare-it-all swimsuit and a long column of a shiny, sparkling dress. With so many contrasts coming into play, the Spring 2009 collection is ideal for the modern lady and should not be missed. The St. John Spring 2009 collection is now available at its outlets in Greenbelt 5, Makati City. |
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| Jacket and skirt echo each other’s shapes and structures to combine into a beautiful whole: the notched V-shaped collar flows into a softly pleated peplum, a shape echoed in the light flounce hemming the knee-length skirt. | No plain-black swimsuit this, as the subtle gathering above the chest area calls all attention to face and neck. Pair the matte finish of the swimsuit with the shimmery flourishes of the cardigan. |
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| The patent-leather bow in the long black blazer is an eye-catching detail with a sexy purpose: placed just above the natural waistline, it emphasizes the slimmest curves of a woman’s body. | A softly sparkling outfit for those days when you want to show off, subtly: the lacing details on the jacket echo the floral print of the inner blouse, the whole done in ladylike shades of deep blue and white. |
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| Your search for the perfect summer dress is over: look no further than this white sheath, softly hugging the body, contrasting warmly against the skin. The clean lines and perfect length make it the dress for all occasions. | Power suit? Powerfully pink suit! The subtle texture and cheerfully feminine color of this skirt suit go well together with its clean lines and classical shape. |
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| All eyes will be drawn to you with this unique outfit, the whole done in a yummy honey shade. The deep cowl neck of the blouse offers an effective contrast against the demure length and body-skimming contours of the floor-length gown skirt. | Take control of the night with this gorgeous black dress: asymmetrical shoulders to draw attention to your face, a subtle nude paisley pattern to skim your curves, and a side slit to show off your legs. |
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| St. John takes the subtle art of Asian sex appeal and jazzes it up in this cheongsam-inspired silver column with a mandarin collar and side slit. The silver shines even more against the multicolored semiprecious stones at the collar and shoulders. | This elegant red column lets you mesmerize the party as you shimmer and sway, thanks to the all-over sequin detail and the sexy halter top. |