A slender, slightly masculine white wool coat was appliqued with floral ramages cut-out in black velvet, while a simple oversized black tee was intarsia-ed with lace as if a dressy blouse were somehow patchworked onto it. Eccentric flourishes were lavished on everyday pieces-feathers dotted sweats, capes, and svelte Golden Goose Sale minidresses; long braided fringes trimmed ponchos; intricate broderie anglaise techniques appeared on slender, minimal tunics; and romantic blouses were encrusted with precious lace and worn with denim. I wanted to make what is ordinary more imaginative and fantastical, Piccioli said.
The higher the shoe, the closer to Donatella. Versace's popular fall platforms gave way to even steeper ones for spring-though they might not be the tallest shoes of the season. Marni, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Dries Van Noten, and Acne Studios all have quirky contenders, while platform king Rick Owens revamped his www.goldengoosers.com Kiss boot as a sandal.
Into collaborations Telfar has most recently teamed up with Moose Knuckles on a puffed assortment of jackets, hoodies, bags, and even pants. Plus, everyone from Kate Middleton to Sarah Jessica Parker counts themselves as fans of the bubble-shaped coat. It girls and street style stars have vetted the style too; we see them bundled up in classic North Face down jackets and glam all-over-printed statement coats from Richard Quinn and Balenciaga.
Modern fans - the Kardashian-Jenners included - might be unaware that Kamali's popular dress was first designed in the '70s, during the early years of her brand. Unique for its sculpting internal bodysuit - a modification she made in the '80s that's designed to ensure that the draped surface offers a flattering fit - the fabric has become more high tech over the years.