bi la li fall/winter 2004/5 Pattern-cutting plays with simple geometric shapes, featuring circular skirts and capes, and handkerchief hems. Twisting and knotting creates complex volumes and silhouettes. Nelli Turner continues to emphasise cut and detailing, rather than decoration, though an opulent art-deco style flower embroidery lightens the pensive mood. Colours are muted and elegant greys, verdigris and eau de nil, midnight blue, black and stone with a splash of jade velvet.more design >>>