Adrianne Weber Presents SS26 Collection In Collaboration with Bleur Gallery

Adrianne Weber’s latest collection exhibited in collaboration with Bleur Gallery left the audience gleefully clambering for more: not only because of exquisite tailoring, but because there were only a tightly curated selection of designs to appreciate, hence the apt showcase title ‘Elegance in Refusal’

Rather than the standard 10-20 looks typically presented by other designers, Adrianne Weber slashed away any excess pieces to reveal the heart of her SS26 collection. Each collection focuses on “minimising waste production and environmental harm. By embracing eco-conscious practices, such as utilising high-quality dead-stock fabrics, upcycling, and material recycling, they promote responsible consumption and production,” as Weber emphasised while discussing her motivations.

One model donned a white sleeveless vest, with parallel V-neck cuts at the collar and waist, paired with long, white, silk and black heels. The main accent is a bundle of white feathers on the right hip. The next model wore a sheer black military style jacket, with high-waist black jeans with a bundle of black feathers sticking out of a front pocket. Two of the models wore dresses: one, a sleeveless black dress with white feathers at the elbow, and the other, a tri-colour bandeau dress with black knee-high heel boots and a bundle of white feathers in her hand.

Adrianne Weber redefines ‘classic eveningwear’ without needlessly re-inventing the wheel. A white two-piece set, a black dress, a blazer and trousers, and a fun cocktail dress — all staples in a woman’s wardrobe and all sophisticated with a cutting edge.

While the models beautifully brought the collection to life, some pieces from the collection were hung from the ceiling. The dresses and two-piece sets, all varying degrees of formal, made an interesting centre piece – especially because of the drawn designs scattered at the foot of the ensembles. Seeing the ideas on paper and bringing them to life demonstrated the accessibility of fashion. You don’t need all the fancy tools in the world to be a designer; you can simply have a piece of paper and some charcoal to start your journey.