The pastimes of childhood were Mary Katrantzou’s inspiration for Spring. “I’m an ’80s baby!”
Her finale dresses were an exuberant morphing of blown-up printed and over-sequinned flowers, a puffy-skirted Cristóbal Balenciaga ’50s gown, and a hot air balloon showcasing all her talents. At the other end of the spectrum, the paint-by-numbers florals were put to service on sporty nylon rainwear. Lord knows the recent summer has put women everywhere in need of that category of garment. They might well give Mary Katrantzou a new income stream come Summer 2018. On the other hand, the big, extravagant dresses which Katrantzou is so good at when she lets rip with her embellishment are bound to be seen much sooner: They’re celebrity red carpet catnip.