The Minidress: Part One.
Girls with sky-scraper legs the world over can sigh with relief: the minidress is back, and with it a chance to show off those pins. It seems that every fabric, colour, cut and style of minidress has made at least one appearance for the Spring 2007 shows, with hemlines creeping up and up - some barely-there - for the warmer weather.
Chloe added a touch of romance with ruffles, floaty shirts and ribbons:
Temperley managed to combine pretty and seductive perfectly:
Prada had some barely-there hemlines that were almost impossible to distinguish as either long tops or short dresses:
DSquared2 paraded some more casual takes on the minidress, using pinafore straps and denim before moving into sleek and sexy evening dresses that kept length to a minimum:
Christopher Kane's brightly coloured creations saw hemlines rise in boldness...
And Fendi showed simplicity and restraint in simple colours and elegant cuts, before vamping it up in black, deep indigos, silver and hot pink:
Girls with sky-scraper legs the world over can sigh with relief: the minidress is back, and with it a chance to show off those pins. It seems that every fabric, colour, cut and style of minidress has made at least one appearance for the Spring 2007 shows, with hemlines creeping up and up - some barely-there - for the warmer weather.
Chloe added a touch of romance with ruffles, floaty shirts and ribbons:
Temperley managed to combine pretty and seductive perfectly:
Prada had some barely-there hemlines that were almost impossible to distinguish as either long tops or short dresses:
DSquared2 paraded some more casual takes on the minidress, using pinafore straps and denim before moving into sleek and sexy evening dresses that kept length to a minimum:
Christopher Kane's brightly coloured creations saw hemlines rise in boldness...
And Fendi showed simplicity and restraint in simple colours and elegant cuts, before vamping it up in black, deep indigos, silver and hot pink:
The Minidress: Part Two.
Balmain covered off bubble hems, Grecian drapery and bejewelled straps and necklines in a collection that was both elegant and sexy:
Blumarine brought out baby-doll and lace and almost fairy-like delicately ruffled hems:
While Alessandro Dell'Acqua went wild feathers and animal prints:
Alberta Ferretti's minis came in flowing fabrics, soft colours and dainty cuts:
Elie Saab sparkled in a collection that was pure gold - literally.
Balmain covered off bubble hems, Grecian drapery and bejewelled straps and necklines in a collection that was both elegant and sexy:
Blumarine brought out baby-doll and lace and almost fairy-like delicately ruffled hems:
While Alessandro Dell'Acqua went wild feathers and animal prints:
Alberta Ferretti's minis came in flowing fabrics, soft colours and dainty cuts:
Elie Saab sparkled in a collection that was pure gold - literally.
I love, love, love this trend - Balmain's dresses were fantastic, and though Fendi are quite often too much for me (I'm not always a fan of their handbags), this collection had some really pretty and elegant dresses in it.
Trend: Historical Tailoring
If you looked closely enough at the Spring 2007 shows, you might find a faint thread running through which took historical men's tailoring, and applied it artfully - in new and sleek form - to women.
Feminine mini-dresses and flowing gowns may have ruled many a collection, but the tailoring trends were still making their mark - many in dark colours, with gothic undertones, and drawing their inspiration from Baroque, Victorian and Colonial eras to name a few.
Junta Watanabe - drew inspiration from the Regency era, turning Beau Brummell-esque tailoring into sleek women's wear.
Viktor and Rolf took the classic tuxedo and added some sparkle, merging it with the ball-room feel of their collection.
Yohji Yamamoto took a less-structured approach but continued on the masculine theme, in what appeared almost manga-like androgynous styling. Add to that Victorian inspired floor sweeping skirts in gothic blacks and one could most certainly see a little bit of history repeating.
Ralph Lauren visited a different era, taking us to the ends of the Empire to colonial Africa and India. As well as the many beautiful feminine pieces, men's tailoring came through with vests, pinstripes, bib-front shirts and headwear inspired by the British Raj.
If you looked closely enough at the Spring 2007 shows, you might find a faint thread running through which took historical men's tailoring, and applied it artfully - in new and sleek form - to women.
Feminine mini-dresses and flowing gowns may have ruled many a collection, but the tailoring trends were still making their mark - many in dark colours, with gothic undertones, and drawing their inspiration from Baroque, Victorian and Colonial eras to name a few.
Junta Watanabe - drew inspiration from the Regency era, turning Beau Brummell-esque tailoring into sleek women's wear.
Viktor and Rolf took the classic tuxedo and added some sparkle, merging it with the ball-room feel of their collection.
Yohji Yamamoto took a less-structured approach but continued on the masculine theme, in what appeared almost manga-like androgynous styling. Add to that Victorian inspired floor sweeping skirts in gothic blacks and one could most certainly see a little bit of history repeating.
Ralph Lauren visited a different era, taking us to the ends of the Empire to colonial Africa and India. As well as the many beautiful feminine pieces, men's tailoring came through with vests, pinstripes, bib-front shirts and headwear inspired by the British Raj.
Trend: Shades of Grey
Grey continues as a trend for Spring / Summer 2007, with designers particularly choosing to go for casual knit and cotton jersey fabrics; the resulting look is relaxed, but with a cool, chic edge.
Alessandro Dell'Acqua:
Bill Blass:
Doo.Ri:
Michael Kors:
Pringle of Scotland:
Grey continues as a trend for Spring / Summer 2007, with designers particularly choosing to go for casual knit and cotton jersey fabrics; the resulting look is relaxed, but with a cool, chic edge.
Alessandro Dell'Acqua:
Bill Blass:
Doo.Ri:
Michael Kors:
Pringle of Scotland:
The mini-dress has certainly hit runways worldwide in a big way this year, meaning it's sure to continue to be a hit with socialites and celebrities alike for some time to come. Whether worn with glamour on the red carpet; floaty and light for summer days; or in heavier fabrics with tights (the jumper-dress trend remains strong for Autumn), there's only one real requirement: to wear it with confidence and class.
Kate Bosworth:
With Mischa's long legs, it's no wonder the mini-dress is her wardrobe staple:
Kate Moss rocks the mini-dress trend in summer and winter.
Nicole Richie picks up on the trend:
Jade Jagger looks stunning in shimmering metallics.
Kate Bosworth:
With Mischa's long legs, it's no wonder the mini-dress is her wardrobe staple:
Kate Moss rocks the mini-dress trend in summer and winter.
Nicole Richie picks up on the trend:
Jade Jagger looks stunning in shimmering metallics.
lurvz it!
http://www.venacavanyc.com sophie & lisa R brilliant @ this & were here two seasons be4 it happened they deconstruct everything & break rules. were classmates at parson's. their spring 07 line has already gone far beyond short skirts ~ mebbe worth checking at style.com?:)
http://www.venacavanyc.com sophie & lisa R brilliant @ this & were here two seasons be4 it happened they deconstruct everything & break rules. were classmates at parson's. their spring 07 line has already gone far beyond short skirts ~ mebbe worth checking at style.com?:)
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