Finally, my last Moda preview for this season, Fantasie! The Fantasie SS16 collection primarily features shades of rich purple and cool blues, with some splashes of bright pink and red, and plenty of new neutral options.
Purple is a strong colour for this collection, starting with the stunningly sophisticated Allegra Vertical Seam Bra in Purple (picture 1; 30 D-G, 32-36 C-G, 38 C-FF), also available as a Side Support Bra (30-38 D-GG, 40 D-FF). We also have the Alex Side Support Bra in Violet (picture 2) and the Penelope Side Support Bra in Purple Haze (picture 3), both 30-38 D-J, 40-42 D-FF.
We also have cool blues, as shown in the beautifully delicate Alicia Side Support Bra (picture 1; 30-38 D-J, 40 D-FF) in a sweet Mint with purple highlights, the Lois Side Support Bra (picture 2; 30-38 D-J, 40-42 D-FF), and the Rebecca Spacer Moulded Full Cup in Denim (picture 3; 30-34 D-H, 36 D-GG, 38 D-G, 40 D-FF).
There are some brights, in the form of the Eclipse Spacer Moulded Balcony in Hibiscus (picture 1; 30 D-G, 32-36 C-G, 38 C-FF, D-F), the Monica Side Support Bra in Ivory (picture 2; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-FF, also available as a Plunge in 30 D-G, 32-38 C-G), and the Selina Side Support Full Cup in Bright Rose (picture 3; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-FF).
These two darker-based pieces are the Marianna Side Support Plunge in Silver (picture 1; 30-32 D-GG, 34-36 C-GG, 38 C-G, 40 D-FF), also available as a Padded Half Cup (30 D-G, 32-38 C-G), and the Amelie Side Support in Twilight (picture 2; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-FF).
There is also a range of new nudes/neutrals, and as with Freya, I was impressed to see not a single use of the word “nude” in any new styles. Here we have the Kirsty Side Support Bra in Almond (picture; 30-38 D-J, 40 D-FF), the new continuity Zoe Moulded Plunge in Soft Beige (picture 2; 30 DD-G, 32 D-G, 34-36 C-G, 38 C-FF, 40 DD-F), which is also available as a Side Support Bra in 30-38 D-J, 40-42 D-FF. Next is the Grace Full Cup in Blush (picture 3; 30-38 DD-JJ, 40 D-GG, 42 DD-E), which looks similar to the older love-it-or-hate-it Belle style, and is also available as a Balcony Bra in 30-38 C-G, 40-42 C-E. There is also the new continuity Ivana Balcony in Oyster (picture 4; 30-38 D-GG, 40 D-FF), also available as a Padded Half Cup (30 D-G, 32-38 C-G). Finally we have the Alex Side Support Bra in Ombre (picture 5; 30-38 D-J, 40-42 D-FF), a new continuity piece to join the current nude tones of Petal (blush) and Sand (beige).
Finally, we have these basic pieces, both of which are going to become continuity ranges. This is the Bridal-esque Ella Moulded Longline Basque in Ivory (picture 1; 30-36 D-GG, 38 D-G), and the Zoe Moulded Plunge Balcony in Black (picture 2; 30 DD-G, 32 D-G, 34-36 C-G, 38 C-FF, 40 DD-F), also available as a Side Support Bra in 30-38 D-J, 40-42 D-FF.
I also saw the Fantasie Swim collection! The above photo is the range of beachwear and cover-ups to match the collection, including kaftans, tunics and drawstring dresses. As you can see, this collection primarily features shades of forest green, sky blue, warm red, and ever-classic black.
Let’s start with the greens and blues! Firstly we have the Kuranda range in camo-esque Deep Jungle, available as a Balcony Bikini (picture 1; 32-40 D-G, 42 D-FF), an Asymmetric Suit (picture 2; 32-38 D-G with new and improved fit) and an Underwired Tankini (32-38 D-H, 40 D-GG). Next is the Arizona in Multi, a snake print style in shades of teal, lime and sky blue, available as a Balcony Bikini (picture 3; 32-40 D-G, 42 D-FF), a Twist Bandeau (32-38 D-G) and a Twist Front Suit (picture 4; 32 DD-GG, 34-40 D-GG). Last is the Versailles in a new continuity colour of China Blue, available as a Gathered Full Cup Bikini (picture 5; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-GG), a Twist Front Tankini (picture 6; 32-38 D-GG) and a Twist Front Control Suit (32 DD-GG, 34-40 D-GG).
There are also some bright pieces featuring highlights of pink, purple and blue, such as the Elba in Black, available as a Gathered Full Cup Bikini (picture 1; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-HH), a Scoop Neck Suit (picture 2; 34-38 D-G) and a Gathered Bandeau Bikini (32-38 D-G). Next is the Lombok in Purple Haze, available as a Gathered Full Cup Halter Bikini (picture 3; 30-38 D-GG, 40 D-G), a Padded Balcony Bikini (32-36 D-H, 38 D-GG, 40 D-G) and a Plunge Tankini (picture 4; 32-38 D-H, 40 D-GG). The next (very colourful!) style is the Punta Cana in Hot Coral, available as a Twist Bandeau Bikini (picture 5; 32-38 D-G), a Plunge Tankini (picture 6; 32-38 D-H) and a Gathered Full Cup Bikini (30-38 D-H, 40 D-GG). The last style is the Sardinia in Multi, available as a Gathered Full Cup Bikini (picture 7; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-GG), a Halter Tankini (picture 8; 32-38 D-H) and a Balcony Bikini (32-40 D-G, 42 D-FF).
Here we have black and bronze, starting with the new continuity Los Cabos in Black, available as a Twist Front Full Cup Bikini and Soft Triangle Bikini (both picture 1; 32-40 D-GG and 32-38 D-FF respectively), also available as Wrap Suit (32-38 D-G, 40 D-F), a Moulded Swimsuit (32-38 D-G, 40 D-F) and a Flared Bandeau Tankini (32-38 D-G). Next is the St Barts in Bronze, available as a Gathered Full Cup Halter Bikini (picture 2; 30-38 D-GG, 40 D-G) and a Padded Balcony Bikini (32-36 D-H, 38 D-GG, 40 D-G). Finally there’s the Milos in Black & Cream, available as a Twist Front Tankini (picture 3; 32-38 D-G), a Gathered Full Cup Bikini (picture 4; 30-38 D-H, 40 D-GG), a Balcony Bikini (30-38 D-G, 40-42 D-FF), a Twist Bandeau Bikini (32-38 D-G) and a V-Neck Suit (34-40 D-J, 42-44 D-FF).
Red is another strong colour for the swim collection, as seen here in the Wakaya in Multi, which features a red floral over a white base. This will be available as a Gathered Full Cup Bikini (picture 1; 30 D-H, 32-38 D-J, 40 D-GG), a Twist Front Tankini (picture 2) and a Twist Bandeau Bikini (both 32-38 D-G), a Padded Balcony Bikini (32-36 D-H, 38 D-GG, 40 D-G) and a Wrap Suit (32 & 40 D-GG, 34-38 D-H). Next is the Los Cabos in Hot Coral, which in this colourway is available as a Twist Front Full Cup Bikini and Soft Triangle Bikini (both picture 3; 32-40 D-GG and 32-38 D-FF respectively), as well as Wrap Suit (32-38 D-G, 40 D-F). Finally, we have the jacquard print San Francisco in Hot Coral, available as a Padded Gathered Balcony Bikini (picture 4; 32-36 D-H, 38 D-GG, 40 D-G), a Gathered Halter Bikini (32-38 D-GG, 40 D-G) and a Gathered Halter Suit (picture 5; 32-40 D-G).
Overall I do like this collection from Fantasie, and I like how cohesive it is colour-wise, but I do think the cool, bold colour choices for the lingerie collection feel much more Autumn/Winter than Spring/Summer. I am pretty disappointed to see almost no Fauve-esque styles left – I think it’s just the Allegra and Ella now which have a bit more of a luxurious feel, which I’d say is quite sad to see. Finally, as I’ve said for the past two seasons, Fantasie’s catalogues proudly proclaim that they provide lingerie up to a K cup, but I still haven’t seen a K cup style, and there’s only one piece going to a JJ this season. It’s like a bra bait-and-switch! I understand some sizes having lower demand and being less profitable, but if you aren’t making any bras in a certain cup size, don’t claim that you are on your brochures, because really, you’re breaking my heart.
What do you think of the collection? Are you a Fantasie fan? Do you have any favourite pieces? Let me know any thoughts in the comments below!
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