Nicola Finetti Invokes Marlene Dietrich at Australian Fashion Week
October 27, 2004 | Levent OZLER
Model and performer Grace Jones and actress Marlene Dietrich inspired Sydney-based designer Nicola Finetti's contribution to Australian Fashion Week.
Italian-born Finetti was one of a number of designers, including Bettina Liano and Joe Saba, to show collections yesterday at the Melbourne event.
Leggy models made their way down the catwalk this afternoon in Finetti's designs, which included pencil skirts, jackets, dresses and three-quarter length trousers.
Some of the outfits on show featured fur capes.
"They are possums (fur) from New Zealand," Finetti said.
"So really it's not like you are killing a tiger."
Finetti described his designs, many of which featured beading and sequins, as "sexy".
Colours included smoky blues and greys as well as silver, brown and black.
When asked what inspired the collection, Finetti said "the '40s, '50s and '80s, like Grace Jones and Marlene Dietrich".
A pirate-inspired collection, with puff sleeves and ruffles, from Melbourne designer Bettina Liano kicked off the day.
Ruby reds, deep purples, velvet and taffeta figured prominently in the show at Liano's city store.
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