A Review on the 2021 Fabslay Collection

TOSIN CLEGG

Dear fashion enthusiasts, prepare your minds to be captivated!

Here is another episode to keep you abreast of the latest fashion trends in the fashion industry. Get ready to immerse yourselves in a world where exquisite design meets poised perfection.

This review specifically highlights Fabslay – a fashion brand that has made itself a force to be reckoned with. They have gotten the movers and shakers of the fashion industry to sing its praises.

Without wasting time, let’s go!

Only a few fashion brands can transform fabrics into exquisite designs that accentuate women’s beauty and elegance – Fabslay is one of them. This brand understands that fashion goes beyond wearing colourful attire or combining different structures. It is about making beautiful designs with a touch of perfection on every piece.

Fabslay is more than just a fashion brand; it is a movement inspired by its founder, Gladys Ebiawurubo Poweide, to empower women through attractive styles, high-quality fabrics, and timeless elegance that screams sophistication while commanding attention.

Gladys’ love for fashionable designs has driven her to make Fabslay a reality, transforming her lifelong passion into a brand that redefines elegance with every stitch and fabric. This passion has grown over time, fuelled by late nights sketching designs, delving into refined aesthetics, and marvelling at the way a garment could lift a spirit.

With its outstanding precision in every design, Fabslay wants every woman to look poised, powerful, and classy. It is a clothing brand that captures the attention of women and makes them feel confident and grand when they wear the garments.

What makes Fabslay stand out from its equals is its attention to detail. For Fabslay, fabrics aren’t just cut and sewn but carefully crafted. They are paired with the right textures, tailored to fit, and finished with sophisticated details. The results are luxurious pieces that feel comfortable and last longer than your typical fast-fashion outfits.

This collection is a crisp set of impeccable designs whose concept will leave you impressed and your mind captivated. The collection is modern, versatile, and elegant to suit every size and shape of a woman.  

First on our list is this snowy white two-piece design. The top is long-sleeved, and it is the star of the show, featuring a deep “sweetheart neckline”. If you are not familiar with this term, picture a neckline that dips down in the centre to form a gentle heart shape – cute, right?

This sweetheart neckline stands out due to the nature of its pairing with the structured fit of the top. For instance, the edges of the neckline are sharp and precise, giving it a tailored look that feels refined and elegant. This is the kind of top that makes you a showstopper at a fancy event.

Paired with the long-sleeved top are high-waisted shorts. They are form-fitting, sitting at the natural waist, creating a flattering silhouette that elongates the legs. The length is just right – short enough to show off those hot legs.

The rear view of this stunning piece is as gorgeous as the front view. Here, the first thing that catches your eye is the refined elegance of the top. The fabric is smoothly structured, hugging the shoulders and back, giving it a tailored fit that is so precise you would think the designer spent hours obsessing over it – well, she probably did.

Also, the way the top tucks into the high-waisted shorts gives it a seamless transition that keeps the back shape looking elongated and polished. This is a kind of back view that makes you want to walk away slowly, knowing everyone is watching.

But hold on. Something seems to be missing!

Although the outfit is representing the GenZ’s ‘I don’t give a damn’ vibe, it could have pulled a 10/10 with a beautiful neckpiece. This stunning sweetheart neckline would need a dainty necklace that sparkles when you step into the room.

Off the runway, this style might be impractical to pull off, given the suit-like nature of the top. Women who want to slay in a comfy outfit would most likely do that in a breathable fabric with ease of movement.

For this fit, the design makes it difficult to pull off a get-together function with friends at the beach. On the other hand, it is too revealing to wear to a corporate event, even with flawless proportions and jacket appeal.

All in all, the tailoring of this design screams almost perfection! Every seam, every dart, and every hemline is on point. The designer assembled this beauty with utter cognisance and precision.

This stunning black gown is another beautiful fashion piece from the Fabslay 2021 collection. With its right touch of detailing and dramatic thigh-high slit, this dress embodies elegance with a touch of seductive allure – it’s sexy but not desperate.

The level of creativity emitted in this piece is mind-blowing. Let’s start with the upper part. Here, what takes this dress from just another black gown to a head-turner or showstopper is the meticulous detailing. For instance, at the upper part of the gown, there are thin straps that keep it austere, while the white contrast at the bustline adds just the right amount of intrigue.

These traps further elevate the elegance of the design, as they complement the sweetheart neckline to keep the look light, preventing the gown from feeling too heavy or overworked. Also, the way the bodice hugs the torso and cinches at the waist is pure perfection. It gives that hourglass shape that makes you feel like you could conquer the world, or at least the red carpet. 

Considerably, the lower part of this exquisite design is the real deal. Here, the first thing that catches the eye is the thigh-high slit. Positioned slightly off-centre, this slit was intentionally created to draw the eyes along the length of the legs, creating an alluring visual break in the seamless flow of the gown. It doesn’t stop here; near the slit opening is a gold accent shaped in the form of a ring. It is a small yet significant detail that elevates the entire look.

It is worth emphasising that gold accents in fashion depict luxury and refinement, and in this case, it acts as the perfect finishing touch to this exquisite design. It subtly draws attention to the slit while also serving a functional role that makes it appears as though it daintily fastens the fabric. This is a lesson in restraint, as the designer made a conscious decision to let a single metal detail do all the work – proof that elegance doesn’t need to shout to be heard.

From the back, this features thin, delicate straps matched with a white trim that lays open and adds a touch of brightness to an otherwise monochromatic look. These straps sit on the shoulders, framing the upper back in elegant lines that convey refinement. These straps are not thick. They look like they might snap under pressure. Nevertheless, they are sturdy enough to hold the gown in place, a testament to the designer’s attention to both function, precision, and form.

To elevate the style, the open-back design adds a hint of allure without being overly revealing. Also, the fabric transitions into a long, straight skirt with a slight flair at the hem that gives it a touch of regality.

Spicing this design with a gold necklace and bracelets would have earned it a 10/10. For instance, since the back is so open, a delicate back necklace that drapes down the spine would have added a subtle touch of glamour. The black heel already enhances its sophisticated feel, and accessories would be the icing on the cake. Also, the white fabric adding slight force to her bust is proportionally unbalanced. The left side is more pronounced compared to the right, with a tiny piece almost consumed by the black strap. Though minimal, there are loose threads around the high slit that could taint this flawless dress.

Nevertheless, the meticulous attention to detail and well-trimmed cuts make the outfit a poised perfection.

Overall, each of the designs of the Fabslay 2021 collection brings something unique to the fashion environment. They cater to different fashion personalities—soft elegance, playful boldness, and confident sophistication. Moderate styling would elevate them even further.

If you are looking for an outfit that gives that sense of poised perfection or a fabric with exquisite designs that make everyone around you take notice, then Fabslay’s 2021 collection is for you.