Ian Griffiths found himself sitting at home reading philosophical novels instead of going out. From Sartre, it was a short leap to Bonjour Tristesse, the 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan about the 17 year old Cecile’s exploration of life. ‘Sin is the only note of vivid colour that persists in the modern world,‘ opines Cecile.
In which case this was an intermittently sinful collection, zinging with tangerine, primrose, sky blue - and deckchair stripes.
There were flesh tones too - literally, as bra tops and mini skirts revealed midriffs and thighs and strappy silver fishermen’s sandals bared feet.
Familiar but fresh, Griffiths expressed the joy of going out in a streamlined, chic but sporty silhouette. LA With impressive technical finesse,.
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