The presentation of the collection IRFE "Spring / Summer" took place on 4 October as a part of Paris Fashion Week.
The collection was presented at the residence of the Ambassador of Russia in France, in an elegant palace of the eighteenth century to the Rue de Grenelle, who served a superb setting for models created by art-director Olga Sorokina .
The words that best describe the Spring-Summer 2011 Collection by IRFE are "materials" and "colors." Taking inspiration from two key themes to create the new collection, Olga Sorokina developed a style that is at once modern and elegant. The first theme contributes a fluid, supple and natural look while the second strikes a sophisticated, urban tone. Here and there, luxurious fabrics and materials are used to add structure to garments and evoke the historic heritage of Maison IRFE, without interfering with the ultra-current image conveyed by the collection.The first theme revives the 'Seventies with a hippy look complete with fringe, safari jackets and lacing. It draws on materials like python and suede, as well as a palette of beige and camel shades. The image of the fluid muslin dresses of the 'Seventies is transposed onto the long dresses in the collection. The second theme, rock 'n' chic, inspired a trendy couture silhouette, with lots of black and wide shoulders. Mesh tops lend the collection a rock punk aura. The leather skirts and leggings come in black, occasionally relieved by a flash of color, such as the pink tulle skirt. The ubiquitous accessories - purses, belts and jewelry - are adorned with the historic codes emblematic of the House of Irfé, among them the two-headed Imperial eagle and the crown worn by the Prince Youssoupoff and his predecessors. In this new collection, Olga Sorokina presents an elegant, contemporary wardrobe. Her designs are distinctive and easy to wear, and they make sense. The individual woman will enjoy discovering and admiring these outfits, not to mention wearing them to make a fashion statement reflecting her own personality.
