Alberta Ferretti’s Pyjama Party
She’s not a red carpet favourite for nothing; Alberta Ferretti knows how to give good gown. How’s that for alliteration? For AW16, the usual sensuality we’ve come to expect from the designer was felt strongly thanks to a good helping of sheer lace, body-hugging silks and plunging necklines, but it also felt softer, in many ways more seductive. This could be due to the fact that Ferretti took the idea of underwear as outerwear and really ran with it, showcasing a collection of silk pyjamas with raw lace edging, velvet co-ords and slinky slip dresses worn underneath luxurious coats- with not a lot else.
SEE: This Is Why You Should Wear Your Pyjamas All Day
There were glimpses of something darker, too, almost slightly gothic. Midi dresses with high necklines worn with pointed, lace-up boots nodded to a Victoriana element which, juxtaposed with blush pink tones, chiffons and tulles lent a degree of sweetness to the collection.
There was nothing particularly new here- both slip dresses and the Victoriana trend dominated a lot of last season’s catwaks- but the beauty came in the simplicity of a plunging, scarlet gown and the intricacy with which the lace dresses were embroidered. There’s also a lot to be said for Ferretti’s choice of fabrics; some of the stand-out pieces were the structured wool dresses which, while an unconventional choice for an evening gown, proved to be as show-stopping as the floor-sweeping lace numbers.
The Renaissance: Gucci-Style
Imagine that during the Renissance, Andy Warhol had opened Studio 54. Throw in some 80s power silhouettes here and there, the usual helping of bookish charm and you’ve pretty much got it. We could wax lyrical about this sartorial treat all day- in fact, we almost have- but the easiest thing to do is show you some key elements that you can start working into your own outfits now. Read more at http://www.look.co.uk/fashion/gucci-catwalk-autumn-winter-2016#H90tUuDLVEvfkJWi.99
Imagine that during the Renissance, Andy Warhol had opened Studio 54. Throw in some 80s power silhouettes here and there, the usual helping of bookish charm and you’ve pretty much got it. We could wax lyrical about this sartorial treat all day- in fact, we almost have- but the easiest thing to do is show you some key elements that you can start working into your own outfits now. Read more and discover the brand new style rules your wardrobe needs in our full report on Gucci AW16.
Gucci was a riot of colour- and references. From Catherine de’ Medici to Studio 54, there was no stone left unturned by Alessandro Michele
