Photo Credit: Screencaps/stills from Rodarte Live Stream by SHOWStudio

Yesterday at 17:00GMT(12:00EST), while lounging on a clients sofa, I watched the live SHOWStudio stream of the Rodarte Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2010-2011 show.

Just before the collection hit the runway, candles were lit and confetti strewn on the catwalk.

Then the collection that felt like a sleepwalkers dream, seemingly floated unto the catwalk to songs such as “Come Softly To Me” by The Fleewoods and “Sleep Walk” from Rock Instrumental Classics (Volume 1 : The Fifties).

The mood was a return from their recent savage and horror inspired collections. This line-up was ethereally soft in feel and its palette, nude.

The Mulleavy sisters did not disappoint; crochet knits, patch-worked shearling garments with protruding tufts of fur, embellished sheer leg-wear, epic Nicholas Kirkwood designed lace front shoes with heels that looked like melting wax, tartan prints, draped and twists features in garments, garments intricately pieced in seeming bandaged effect, dreamy silk chiffons, contrasting prints, macramé, ethnic Mexican embroidery and so much more.

At the end of the show the Kirkwood heels glowed eerily in the candle lit dark.

In a post show interview, the Mulleavy sisters cited their inspiration. It was a mix of exploring their Mexican roots, sleepwalking, desolation etc.

Watch the stunning catwalk video here.