It would seem that some kind of intense love affair is occuring between myself and Kookai as of late. I've always loved them but lately, they are quite literally, pushing every single one of my fashion buttons.
I first saw this Paradox skirt from Kookai's Colour Of Night collection when I was out on a shopping session with a friend/client. She ended up buying it for herself which made me super envious because I avoid shopping for myself while I'm with a client (A rule that that I later broke that day when I fell in love with my pictured suede booties at Forever New).
I came into contact with it again one afternoon while I was stalking Kookai's Instagram feed. That was enough, I got up from my couch (which was major effort considering it was my trackie-dax day!) and headed into the city to purchase my own.
It literally is perfection in fashion form. Not being super model size myself, I look for pieces that will flatter my form. I've never before broken down the elements of exactly why I love something in my posts, but this time around there are so many other reasons as to why I love the Paradox skirt other than the fact that it simply looks pretty.
The Cut: Anyone that knows me will be aware that I like a bit of quirk in my pieces, something unexpected that makes you look twice. Kookai have stimulated this sense for me so much lately (remember my orange Petal back tank
(see it here)? The asymmetric hem was a big draw, I wouldn't have looked twice at it should it have been cut straight.
The Fabric: Thick, substantial, generous fabric of such a high grade quality is always used in their ranges. I can't find the words to describe this skirt other than supportive. Kookai double line many of their pieces which in my opinion is genius. Especially with the spandex and polyester blend of the Paradox skirt. These mix of fibres sometimes has a way of highlighting elements of the body I know I'd rather hide, but by double lining it, it becomes the perfect disguise while still maintaining it's form fit. Obviously the cost of doing this is doubled during manufacture as they'd be using twice as much fabric but this is exactly why people keep coming back to Kookai. They think about the customer.
The Print: This is the part of the skirt that is simply, just prettyyyy. It has the quirk that I love but in colours that are neutral enough to wear up and down. Hello new wardrobe staple!
Kookai have always maintained a strong leadership in their design process and they definitely have my attention this season proving yet again why they are the masters at what they do. I adore how they are constantly re-inventing their strongest pieces and offering something unique to their customers. As someone who runs a business I know how important it is that you are offering something that makes you stand out from your competitors and I really admire their ability to do that season after season.
Kookai Colour of Night: See it here
Kookai Paradox skirt $120
Supre tank $20
Forever New suede boots: $100
All jewellery by Lovisa
