In certain respects, there are similarities sought between the Danish and Australian fashion industries. Youth and temperament for design seem to be the most common match. Much like Rosemount’s Summer 2010 schedule last year, Copenhagen’s winter was alive with designers in their infancy, Eluise being one such label.
Currently showing in Paris, Eluise presents a very concise, almost capsule-like collection for winter. Similar to what was shown a season before the collection again flirts on the edge of femininity but Eluise really makes her mark this season with the draping of silk. It’s strategically placed in her dresses from the shoulder, through to the hips and finally to hem to lend a little sensuality. A subtle shoulder trend is softly exaggerated leading the collection into a more masculine turn, where strict tailoring and sharp edges give the collection a change in expression.
There is a real maturity of fashion here, despite only having a few seasons under her design belt. We talk frequently about Danish fashion being functional but with Eluise it doesn’t seem to be the first idea to enter into her style lexicon. It is about fashion, rather than function. And if a comparison had to be made to an Australian counterpart it would most certainly be to Little Tailleur. Similar to Little Tailleur’s winter collection that also had a dual personality, Eluise has that same incredibly chic, simple and effortless, but look.
