"The Roof is on Fire!" Culprit Found to be Fashion Designer Bryce Aime

Words and photos by Taja Bobek for Pandora's Thoughts:


High heels, bodycon dresses, perfect makeup, gin and tonic – now that’s what I call a perfect fashion party! The 9th floor of The Mayfair Hotel was full of fashionable people who all came to have a drink, network, get their nails done for free, get spotted in the crowd – or (one would hope above all else) to see Bryce Aime's live shoot!

The models having their makeup and hair done in one room, food & drinks in another; loud music that begged your feet to dance and a beautiful view of the city from the terrace on a chilly September night... Each time a model walked through the suite, everyone froze for a moment and followed her into a room where there was a live photoshoot taking place. 

Photographers, assistants, makeup artists, stylists – all there working in unison to create the perfect images of Bryce Aimes enviable collection. 


“Move your chin a bit higher... that’s it!” .... “Oh, I love this one! Freeze!” ... “Nice expression! Keep it like that!” ... “Smile but don’t show your teeth!” ... “Beautiful!” 

One outfit after another: fabulous sculpture-like dresses made of sparkling transparent fabric, wild makeup and hair, edgy wedges, eclectic jewellery and three beautiful, ultra patient models trying to do their job perfectly. 

After they disappeared through the crowd, the party continued, although there was no of the gin left... Surreal! With Adele remix 
soundtrack, the place was on fire...

Bryce Aime Wants YOU!

MILITARIUM

So it's not 1812 America and this collection certainly doesn't feel like it in any way, but Bryce Aime's inspiration this season was military and the look and feel of traditional army barracks. We felt as though we had waited in line in the rain to enlist! 

Aime's army is of a more futuristic time, where humans have not seen the sun for .... ever! Mostly black on translucent white models (almost angelic) with lightning flashes of silver, blue and the softest pink. Strongly tailored and angular garments paired with softer fabrics to allow for movement when out to kill. There was a delicate print on some of the leggings that seemed almost like seeping ink. 

We loved the gorgeous tailored jackets and the lines cutting across the body, one short black circle skirt in particular and of course the avant garde final outfit of robotic silver points fit for Rihanna or Gaga. However one criticism we do have is that the lycra tights didn't seem to fit the models in some instances. We would have preferred to see a bit of ghetto booty filling up those leggings! We are not sizest - large or small - we just like clothes that fit the body right to show off the immaculate construction Aime worked so tirelessly to perfect.

Mel was so busy trying to take photo's over people with really big hair and across a girl who felt it necessary to extend her whole arm and pan her camera across our faces to follow the model the whole length of the runway, so she couldn't see the bags - but I have literally found my favourite piece to buy from the whole week - a slim leather backpack from the collaboration between Aime and the talented Bracher Emden - perfect for a Macbook Pro and my pattern master. All of the bags fit with the collection amazingly (is that a gun in your bag or are you just happy to see me captain?) but the backpack will be coming to my house as soon as I can find it...

LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT LEFT... LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT LEFT....

Links: www.bryce-danice-aime.com

All photo's Pandora's Thoughts except the last 3 which we nicked from www.myfashionlife.com