What We've All Been Waiting For - DAS Collections' S/S '12 RTW Collection!

Friday, September 30, 2011
(From left: Reem Beljafla, Amber le Bon and Hind Beljafla closing the show. Copyright Aliway Photography)



It's what we've all been waiting for - DAS Collections' exciting debut at London Fashion Week with their beautiful "Goddess" inspired collection.

The show took place on September 18, 2011 (my birthday!) as part of the House of Evolution at Vauxhall Fashion Scout. House of Evolution is made up of three design houses: DAS Collections, MATH and ROHMIR. DAS Collections was first to showcase their regal and elegant S/S '12 ready-to-wear collection on the runway.

The Beljafla sisters, who hail from the UAE, blew everyone's socks off with their 21 designs, which included a mix of feminine, floaty pieces and more edgy, eclectic ones.

The colour palette was made up of mainly pastel shades - hues of dusky pink, sea blue, marble grey and soft beige, all perfect for the airy nature of the spring/summer season.

It was clear to see that the collection took its inspiration from Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman garments with the pieces incorporating interesting details such as layering, draping, metal panels and embellishments, Grecian straps and rope.

What's great about the collection is that it's not really about East-meets-West - Hind and Reem have produced a collection that is universally appealing - appealing to the audiences at London Fashion Week and appealing to women back home in the GCC.

The Beljafla sisters never disappoint!


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To view more of the collection, click here.

Photos courtesy of Reem and Hind Beljafla. Copyright Aliway Photography and Christopher Dadey


Key Colour Trends for Fall/Winter 2011

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Colour Bloc





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Tomato Red





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Emerald hues





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Sapphire





Ruby


Stella McCartney red wool pants
£330 - matchesfashion.com

Diane von furstenberg shoes
$268 - boutique1.com

Dorothy Perkins croco handbag
£18 - dorothyperkins.com

Tear drop earrings
$168 - nordstrom.com


Halston Heritage jersey dress
$295 - net-a-porter.com

3.1 Phillip Lim stretch pants
$350 - net-a-porter.com

Citrine By The Stones bracelet
$175 - charmandchain.com


Issa silk jersey dress
£175 - josephm.com

Debenhams black hosiery
£6 - debenhams.com

Rupert Sanderson black heels
$1,045 - rupertsanderson.com

Lanvin clutch bag
$1,345 - net-a-porter.com

Diane von Furstenberg jade jewelry
£100 - matchesfashion.com

Majolie Collections 14k jewelry
$575 - maxandchloe.com


D G sheer blouse
$421 - my-wardrobe.com

L Wren Scott pencil skirt
$1,045 - stylebop.com

Dolce Vita stiletto heels
$170 - heels.com

Marc jacobs tote
£965 - harrods.com

Jennifer Meyer stud earrings
$675 - barneys.com

EFFY COLLECTION diamond bangle bracelet
$1,040 - lordandtaylor.com


Halston Heritage purple cocktail dress
£370 - matchesfashion.com

Louis Vuitton stiletto high heels
$1,090 - louisvuitton.com

Oscar de la Renta stone necklace
$545 - net-a-porter.com

Leather belt
$68 - topshop.com


LnA jersey maxi dress
$152 - boutique1.com

Steve madden flat
$90 - bloomingdales.com

Ally Capellino red leather satchel
£315 - liberty.co.uk

Van Der Straeten gold bangle
£229 - harrods.com

Mawi vintage cocktail ring
$558 - charmandchain.com

Vanessa Mooney rope belt
$195 - calypsostbarth.com


Moschino Cheap Chic zipper dress
£800 - my-wardrobe.com

Oasis white tight
£10 - oasis-stores.com

Manolo Blahnik mary jane pumps
$645 - barneys.com

Monsoon felt bag
£18 - monsoon.co.uk

Susan Caplan Vintage vintage jewelry
£475 - matchesfashion.com


Marc by Marc Jacobs sleeveless shirt
£220 - matchesfashion.com

Rag & Bone wide leg pants
$275 - barneys.com

Ostrich handbag
£45 - warehouse.co.uk

Louis Vuitton gold bangle
$5,950 - louisvuitton.com


Lanvin dress
£2,095 - brownsfashion.com

Miss Selfridge opaque stocking
£6 - missselfridge.com

Fergie lace up boots
$115 - heels.com

Lucky brand handbag
$209 - piperlime.gap.com

Oasis dome ring
£14 - oasis-stores.com

Mirabelle agate necklace
£42 - fashion-conscience.com


Ian R N draped top
$129 - lagarconne.com

Planet draped pants
£99 - houseoffraser.co.uk

All Saints leather bootie
$295 - allsaints.com

Alexander McQueen flap handbag
$1,795 - couture.zappos.com


TopShop tall evening dress
$110 - topshop.com

Miss Selfridge nylon hosiery
£6 - missselfridge.com

High heel shoes
$124 - topshop.com

Yves Saint Laurent clutch bag
£470 - harveynichols.com

Dorothy Perkins cream jewelry
£8.50 - dorothyperkins.com


Dorothy Perkins orange dress
£42 - dorothyperkins.com

Alexander McQueen black pants
£450 - matchesfashion.com

BURAK UYAN high heel boots
$925 - net-a-porter.com

Satchel handbag
$38 - modcloth.com

ASOS enamel ring
$15 - asos.com

Kenneth Jay Lane circle necklace
$275 - maxandchloe.com