Simple and elegant with a distinct nod to the 1920s, young designer Luke Azzopardi’s bridal collection for CamilleriParisMode is a shining beacon of flowing luxury and an unexpected throwback to one of the 20th century’s most decadent decades.

The collection, which was shown at CamilleriParisMode’s flagship store in Rabat, is Azzopardi’s third to date and the result of meticulous research on the queen of the bias-cut, French haute-couture designer Madeline Vionnet.

Like the famed and fallen designer John Galliano, Azzopardi worked almost exclusively in the notoriously hard to sew yet immensely flattering, bias-cut.

The five unique dresses, paired with intriguing headpieces and exotic pearl jewellery, were beautifully modelled by Azzopardi’s favourite bevy of models, who wafted weightlessly around the rooms like beautiful waterfalls of light.

While the lines of the dresses are deceptively simple, the intricate embroidery on the bodices is certainly not. The exquisite fabrics, which were directly sourced from CamilleriParisMode’s extensive archives, include beaded nets, rare corded French lace, silks and crepe satin.

Offering a variety of looks designed to flatter the female form through the seemingly effortless use of clean lines and silhouettes, Azzopardi’s creations are equally unique in both style as well as shape, subtle yet effectively theatrical.

Like previous collections, it seems like to own a piece of Azzopardi is to own a piece of art.

The gowns may be viewed by appointment at CamilleriParisMode, Rabat. For more information, call 2010 2030, e-mail weddings@camilleriparismode.com or visit www.lukeazzopardi.com.