“All her friends - the diamond dogs - hated her affair with Johnny Volume. She stopped dressing like a yuppie.

They were saying, ‘Get a nice suit Judith’ but when she arrived back from New York she’d created a new persona.”

Kate Sylvester presents…. ‘Diamond Dogs A/W 2010’.

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Described as a ‘transgressive play on menswear and womenswear, sexy and sophisticated dress-ups’, Kate Sylvester’s A/W 2010 collection ‘Diamond Dogs’ is reflective of her renowned conceptual and immaculately tailored collections.

Comprised of a relatively muted colour palette involving various sherbet hues, smoky charcoals and recurring blacks, there is a definite nod to undying smart suiting

When it comes to constructing a well-rounded wardrobe, it is wise to pay attention to investment pieces with trend-defying elegance. Sophisticated suiting is back and better than ever, becoming a customary component within national and international collections and patently defining the direction of modern fashion. Sylvester’s take on the subject form the foundations for yet another successful season.

Soft ruffles and sheer lace lingerie added a hint of flirtation, and an iridescent effect was achieved through the layering of multiple gold and silver chain necklaces.

‘Diamond Dogs’ central inspiration is derived from scandalous Auckland socialite (circa 1980’s) Judith ‘Black Lips’ Baragwanath. The artfully assembled collection aims to portray the dichotomous lifestyle she led, with the amalgamation of glamour and punk.