Five Fashionating Trends from Fall 2016 RTW Fashion Shows
Previously posted on onmogul.com As a voyeur from afar – I waited with unrestrained excitement to get a glimpse of the looks revealed during Fall 2016 Fashion Weeks; Pray tell, I was not disappointed. Fanciful frocks with exaggerated embellishments such as feathers, ruffles and meadows full of faux flowers seemed to float down runways; Lace and fur vied with one another for attention and seemingly melded into one schizophrenic mixed medium; and there was no shortage of Jacquard fabric that would make any 18 th C entury French royal proud. However, my breath literally escaped me when I saw the images from the Marchesa show. Flowing, ethereal gowns that would be an impeccable choice for this Sunday’s Oscars awards in Los Angeles; and don’t even get me started about the mini dresses adorned with appliques and frills… absolutely fabulous for a movie premier. Photo: Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv But then I realized, it may be Ready-to-Wear ...