The brand's Le Smoking collection includes masculine-inspired pieces like shirting, tailored suiting and accessories as well as softer pieces like silk blouses, decorative bows and heels.
Fabiani Womenswear made its runway debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg this August, and was recently followed by flagship store openings in Canal Walk, Cape Town and Sandton City, Johannesburg. The stores boast luxurious interiors with marbled and mirrored walls, and gold plated finishings. According to the company, a further six locations are set to open nationwide before the end of 2017.
Here, Gautier shares the inspiration behind the new offering.
Warrick Gautier: Fabiani has launched a women’s range to complement the highly successful Fabiani men’s collection, and to address the pressing need in the South African market for African luxury tailored womenswear.
Gautier: Powerful women and their appreciation for couture, art, music and theatre.
Gautier: Positioning couture as art in a way that is accessible.
Gautier: A Fabiani woman stands out because of her appreciation for luxury, refined tailoring and couture, as well as her fearless drive and ambition combined with her sensual femininity.
Gautier: Glamorous neutrals meeting high voltage metallic with tones of pink.
Gautier: Refined tailoring, high voltage suiting and dramatic feminine couture.
Gautier: Intricate and refined hand beading is at the core off the collection. Adding to this, we have incorporated opulent metallic woven jacquard fabrics, silk chiffons and silk satins.
Gautier: With the recent growth of the fashion industry in South Africa, there is a great opportunity now more than ever for designers to showcase their unique, differentiated offerings. Having a unique craft will most definitely be the deciding factor for successful designers.
The Fabiani Women collection and exclusive couture pieces as seen at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week are available in selected stores nationwide and online at fabiani.co.za.
