Maripol references, Madonna’s sounds, Little-Bo-Peep-meets-Prom-Queen dresses and oversized bows – we’re in love with Sibling SS15

An ode to Maripol 

From the minute the Maripol invite, featuring Miss M herself, arrived on our desks we knew we were in for a real treat. The collection titled Holiday Celebrate paying homage to the Queen of Pop – Madonna – was a whirlwind of avant-garde crocheted ra-ra structures, graphic sequin peppered patterns, duct tape ‘X’ concealed nipples, oversized headwear and perfect Perspex graphic jewellery, before we even mention the tangerine-dream pièce de résistance – a layered crochet prom dress, compete with sequin overlay. The stacking bangles and chunkily configured jewellery that accessorised the collection, designed by none other than Tatty Devine’s Harriet Vine, was a nod to the hardware worn by many a girl band circa 1980’s.

Hats Off to Bernstock Spiers

From the very first offering, the monochrome T emblazoned with the words ‘Sacred Heart’ – almost certainly an ode to Dio’s ’85 album – to the final Little-Bo-Peep-meets-Prom-Queen dresses; every look was complete with an oversized bow – the product f another collaboration with milliners Bernstock Spiers. The bigger the better, these bows were designed to make a statement and a lasting one at that.

We need a holiday

From a bass-heavy remix of New Young Pony Club’s ‘Ice Cream’ to Madonna’s ‘Holiday’, it’s a surprise that Sibling’s spectators didn’t up the ante and dance their way down the aisles. When Spring arrives, pack your case full of crochet and Sibling sass, because In the words of Madge – ‘We need a holiday’.

Words: Brooke McCord

Photography: Anabel Navarro Llorens