Caitlin Power S/S 2010

There is no point beating around the bush when describing Caitlin Power’s design prowess; she has unmistakable talent.  The young designer presented her Spring/Summer 2010 collection on the third day of Alberta Fashion Week. Power would steal the show when her first  ensemble hit the runway.

Caitlin Power is on the right track to become a prominent designer.

The Spring/Summer collection commanded attention. Models blasted onto the runway to a rhythmic beat, working the designs with conviction. Power’s collection began with a plum, pleated trouser with a V-shaped leather inset, paired with a floral bustier.  The outfits continued to emanate strength through the show; leather hot-pants with piping, jumpsuits, colour-blocked jackets, striking dresses in vibrant hues followed suit and kept our undivided attention.

The collection played with strong versus soft elements, leathers and bold chevron stripes were paired with weightless ruched blouses in brilliant limes, purples, blues, and soft floral prints.

Through her detailed oriented collection, the visibility of Power’s thought on each item from the multi-strand headbands to feathered rings, and achieved continuity through her colour palette and chevron stripe motif was clear. Stand-out pieces were the lime, ruched pencil skirt with a draped sleeve, colour-blocked jacket with geometric leather inserts, leather hot pants with piping, and a pleated, black romper with a grey/teal chevron stripe inset.

Power experimented with shapes, textures, and technique to deliver an explosive collection.  In all, the Spring/Summer collection was accessible, avant-garde, and signals more to come from this promising design house.

By Melissa Wusaty

Photos by Faby Martin © 2009