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living:
the scene
 A World of luxury
Sonia Yee attends a special dinner
hosted by World’s Francis Hooper and Denise l’Éstrange-Corbet
photographed by Darren Pat
Expanded from issue
26 of Lucire
A COLD,
WET NIGHT didn’t stop invited
guests, dressed stylishly in World attire, from attending an evening
at the beautiful Mt Victoria, Wellington restaurant, the Ambeli.
Hosted by Francis Hooper and Denise l’Éstrange-Corbet,
along with the Ambeli’s Shaebodine Moleta, was a unique way
to showcase World’s new winter collection, Trans-Europe Express,
whilst sampling a delicious selection of food and wines.
Guests were welcomed by Wellington’s World store manager, Elisavet
George (Mrs Shaebodine Moleta), whose brilliant ability for multi-tasking
also sees her as co-owner of the restaurant.
All the stops were pulled out for the occasion: from elegant name-place
cards that detailed the flights of food to matching wines for the
evening.
L’Éstrange-Corbet referred to invitees as ‘being
part of the World family’ with an enthusiasm and candidness
that in itself would have made us all rush to World immediately
to buy more clothes!
A showcase of World’s winter collection featured, as a much-anticipated
highlight of the evening. Presented in two parts, it provided a
nice break from the rich, delectable morsels of warmed olives, assortments
of grissini, Jerusalem artichoke soup, Spanish meatball and almond
sauce delights with more to come!
My favourite menswear piece—this season’s
knitted hoodie (in charcoal, chocolate and black), with chest panel
and hood, in a contrasting fabric—a stylish, funky addition
to any man’s wardrobe this winter. As for the womenswear, the
black-and-white panel blazer with matching white high-waisted trousers
for those with the height to make impact. Not to forget an absolute
favourite: red, long-sleeved, mini-dress with black ribboned neckline.
Accessories were big this year: brightly coloured pins attached to smart suit jackets were a stand out on the men,
along with bi-coloured World scarves which gave impact to ready-to-wear,
smart, street attire and suits.
In womenswear, making an impact and waking up
some of the darker winter hues in this season’s World colour
palette: bright ruffled neck pieces, fur cape-lets and bows, added
glamour and an unexpected twist. Vibrant hot pinks, along with splashes
of greens and blues added depth and interest to slightly more classic
winter wardrobe staples.
My favourite menswear piece: this season’s
knitted hoodie (in charcoal, chocolate and black), with chest panel
and hood, in a contrasting fabric—a stylish, funky addition to any man’s wardrobe this winter. As for the womenswear: the black
and white panel blazer with matching white high-waisted trousers
for those with the height to make impact. Not to forget an absolute favourite: a red, long sleeved, minidress with black ribboned neckline.
A 50-something gentleman, and true fan of the
World brand (who, acquiring great confidence from the wine tasting
throughout the night) declared, ‘I even encourage my children
to buy World, not that Glasson’s crap!’ His intentions,
he pointed out, was so his children could appreciate the importance
of being unique.
Sonia Yee is a guest correspondent for Lucire.
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