Dames

Sixty Group Co-Founder and Creative Director Wichy Hassan drew inspiration from Andy Warhol's 1966 cult art-house film The Chelsea Girls. With its pioneering technique of simultaneous side-by-side projection of contrasting images and divergent content, this critically acclaimed film was one of the defining works of the period.

The film is at once iconoclastic and innovative all while remaining glamorous  just like Miss Sixty itself. This idea of duality has been explored throughout the Miss Sixty Spring/Summer 2008 collection. Delicate fabrications are juxtaposed with structured silhouettes to create a nuanced, multi-layered, and dynamic assortment. Pieces in relaxed, luxurious silks and chiffons are paired with tailored garments, producing a deliberate contrast between soft and strong that is intelligent, alluring, and unexpected  signature Miss Sixty.

Bold all-over logo prints evoke the arresting Pop Art aesthetic, while retro geometric prints are re-worked with electric colors and contemporary shapes to create an ironic modernization of the era. Fresh, warm summer colors such as lemon yellow, mauve, and coconut crème are paired with chocolate brown to create light, airy looks. Steel blue and glossy white tones are teamed with shiny metallic fabrics, adding a futuristic edge to the collection.

The waist is the focus this season, with dresses, tops, and even outerwear cut to accentuate an hourglass figure. High-waisted silhouettes remain important, while empire waists further emphasize a sexy, glamorous look. Slim, sleek pants are sensual yet wearable and above-the-knee hemlines are feminine and sassy  especially when paired with the collection's super-refined cropped jackets. Completing each look is a full array of Miss Sixty's statement-making accessories.

Classic pieces like trench coats appear in various interpretations throughout the collection. Revisited and updated with details such as cropped sleeves, unique fabrications like glossy, coated nylon, or balloon hems, each iteration is innovative while remaining expertly tailored and artfully constructed.

Miss Sixty is known for referencing the 1970s, but the Spring/Summer 2008 collection also recalls the 1960s in a new way, all while staying true to the Miss Sixty heritage of sexiness, glamour, and irony. Characterized by sophistication, sensual femininity, and cutting-edge design, Miss Sixty is always distinctive and compelling.