Some High Street designer collaborations can disappoint, but others are such a natural fit, you wonder why they never happened before.
Jigsaw teaming up with Roksanda Ilinčić – darling of London Fashion Week and a favourite of confident, powerful (and wealthy) women, from the Princess of Wales to Lady Gaga – is the match we’ve been waiting for.
After a few fallow years, Jigsaw is back to the cool, luxe, colourful vibe with which it originally made its name.
Think strong silhouettes, jewel hues and beautiful fabrics – the perfect foil for Roksanda’s asymmetrical colour-blocking, tactile fabric and cleverly cut designs.
Here’s our pick of the stunning collection, which sets a new standard for designer collaborations and launches tomorrow.
Pleats? Yes please
This statement midi dress offers sculptural shape without the restrictive tailoring that often goes along with structured cuts.
In fact, while the natural stretch and drape of plissé silk is effortless t o wear, its bold colour-pairing of burgundy and cobalt blue, punctuated by a tan leather cord at the waist, is effortlessly chic.
Wear at night with a pair of heeled gold snakeskin sandals or team with boots for a strong daytime look.
Slink in pink
If you fear satin showing all the lumps and bumps, this super-feminine dress solves the problem.
The clever tailoring and ruching means it sleekly skims over and flatters key areas of the body.
The asymmetrical handkerchief hem and flared skirt bring additional drama, but really it’s all about those colours: powerful blocks of red and pink for confident glamour.
Teal appeal
Ditch the sequins and sparkles this party season and slip into something more seductive with this flowing cowl-necked satin gown in the jewel tones that are synonymous with Roksanda.
Picking up the contrastcoloured voluptuous sleeves of her most recent collections, this dress may look shape-skimming, but the skirt is cleverly cut at the waist to create a flattering flare – without revealing everything beneath.
Fringe benefits
Although this sweater dress comes in a more subtle burgundy shade, its floor-length fringing makes quite the statement.
With extra-long sleeves that create a ruched effect on the arms, it may look fashion-forward, but it’s actually highly wearable.
Best worn with heels – to avoid dragging those tassels along a wet winter pavement – and glammed up with a bold gold chain.
Layer on layer
Even the more understated colours in this collection can be teamed with a shot of something vibrant.
This cosy, weighty, funnel-neck jumper with oversized sleeves, in a bright lapis lazuli blue, looks stylish with a matching blue-andblack flared midi skirt, but really comes to life by adding a fuchsia wrap – all pulled together with a blue blanket-stitched hem.
Throw it over your shoulders, like an opulent cloak, or wrap it and secure with a bold brooch.
Hang loose
This dress’s billowing balloon sleeves – tied with ribbons – and the joyful hues of the torn-paper-collage print are guaranteed to draw compliments.
Whether you waft around with its silky lengths floating free, or cinch it at the waist with a chunky leather belt or long scarf, it’s versatile and wearable.
Team with heels for a smart evening look, or with chunky kneelength boots for a sassy contrast.
