Betty Jackson
Contemporary classics with a twist are Betty Jackson's speciality. 'Eclectic Electric', the name of her a/w 99 collection sums up perfectly the nature of the clothes. Unstructured, tactile and floaty separates are
mixed with harsh leathers and tailored elements. The 'Russian rag doll'
inspiration translates well into uneven and draped felt-finished
jersey skirts and caped swing-jackets. Frilly-edges on shirts and long
skirts re-inforce the theme, as do embroidery and raw-bonded hems.
Fine cobweb knits and wool gabardine are also dominant features.
The
colour palette is sumptuous yet subtle: smokey grey and rosewood pink,
dashes of deep red, ivory cream and sage green. Classic black and white
combinations add a harsher sophistication to the romantic pieces.