The geometry of black-and-white
patterns, silhouettes defined by subtly square shoulders and the
bright touch of Swarovski crystal embroidery were essential
parts of the storyline at the Armani Privé fall-winter 2016
haute couture show in Paris on Tuesday night.
Giorgio Armani built up to a black-and-white vision that
embraced the 'essence' of elegance, as the collection was named.
The lineup played up a geometric shoulder line - an
understated take on the current hype on sculptural shoulders -
and a triangle shape for jackets.
The black-and-white deco-style patterns for day gave way to
black velvet for eveningwear, embracing soft Zouave pants and a
dress with one bare shoulder and the other adorned with a puffed
sleeve of striped fabric.
Two mermaid-shaped gowns encrusted with Swarovski crystals
had red-carpet momentum in this high-fashion game.
A romantic, youthful play on a silhouette embracing the
empire waistline and very short hems, combined regal and rock
vibes at Giambattista Valli on Tuesday.
Short lengths were balanced by oversized sleeves and
ruffled shoulders while long gowns were diaphanous, with
draperies and capes in shades embracing the pink of peonies and
the red of rubies, set off by white.
Bare midriffs peaked from outfits including a dreamy pink
top with red trousers.
The Atelier Versace show on Sunday night opened with a
belted cashmere coat in blush pink, with mint green details,
over a dark red bustier in a play on sexy layering that set the
tone of the lineup.
Draping was a key theme playing up the womanly vibe,
adorning the asymmetric neckline of a black suit, a red sheath
or a sequined gown.
Pleating embraced the body, designing hips and the neckline
while high-slit skirts added drama.
Embroideries highlighted Atelier Versace's carefully
engineered craftsmanship with paillettes encrusting the back of
a coat and hourglass gowns.
The collection combined elaborated elegance with
high-octane femininity to pay homage, said designer Donatella
Versace, to the "sophisticated elegance" of today's women -
"their strength and allure".
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