The fashion world is abuzz with the news of Kristopher Brock's latest collaboration, a collection for V. Chapman by Victoria Salisbury. This marks a significant return to the spotlight for Brock, who has been a serial collaborator since putting his Brock Collection on hold in 2021. His latest venture is a celebration of vintage romance and party dresses, a specialty of both Brock and Salisbury. The collection, aptly named 'Amapola Amor' (Spanish for 'poppy love'), showcases a unique blend of Brock's signature style and Salisbury's contemporary approach to occasionwear.
One of the standout pieces is a plunging tiered midi dress in a chintzy linen organza, a favorite of Salisbury's. Brock's contribution to the collection is a ruffled peplum top, styled with a matching peasant skirt in white cotton voile, adorned with black grosgrain bows, a nod to Brock's previous work. The collection also features a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down, and a lace Empire-waist gown, reminiscent of a dress worn by Gwyneth Paltrow in the 1996 film adaptation of 'Emma'.
The inspiration for the collection is rooted in flamenco, with red poppies serving as a leitmotif. Brock's love for the color red is evident, as he describes it as a 'fierce, strong color' that adds a sense of drama to the collection. Salisbury's appreciation for period movies and their 'storybook moments' also influences the collection, particularly the lace Empire-waist gown.
The 'Amapola Amor' collection offers a range of prices, from $125 to $1,225, and will be available online at vchapmanstudio.com starting August 5. Select pieces are already available at Anthropologie, making it accessible to a wider audience. This collaboration not only showcases Brock's and Salisbury's unique aesthetics but also their shared vision of creating timeless, romantic pieces that can be worn for any occasion, from everyday wear to weddings and beyond.
