Perfect For Any Summer Occasion
Designer Laurie Foon brings a summery and relaxed feel to the Spring/Summer 08/09 collection of her younger and greener label Starfish. Dresses, flowing skirts and floral prints rule, and there’s a mixture of casual day-time outfits and structured pieces for the workplace.
Starfish is a label that channels New Zealand – and this range called “The garden of perfect happiness” does it once again. It’s inspired by Foon’s great grandfather who came to New Zealand from China as a young man, and worked his entire life in market gardens.
Silk, linen, cotton and new, richly coloured hemp make for an eclectic mixture of fabrics that can be teamed together or worn separately. Always committed to sustainability, Foon has sourced new fabrics such as silk hemp (which is used on the Dynasty dress and top) organic cotton and T-shirting and recycled buttons.
Key pieces include the brightly coloured floral dress, perfect for any summer occasion, and the gorgeous cream skirt that could be worn for work or play.
Runway Reporter, Chloe de Ridder 01/07/08