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February 7, 2008
Monique Lhullier: it's all in the details
Ostrich feather dresses, peacock feather corsages, fox fur stoles—Monique Lhullier’s utterly sensual collection nodded to silent movie glamour and—Oscars or no Oscars—gave us hope for some very beautiful red carpet moments to come.No stylized shapes or geometric silhouettes here—Lhullier’s fabrics rolled like soft fogs down her models' bodies. Colors were classic and romantic—shades of rain cloud, warm green and gold—and fabrics were sensual (liquid silks, velvets and satins).
But it was the details, understated yet beautiful flourishes that added luxury and drama to the looks, without ever overstepping in to gaudiness. For instance—an otherwise simple green satin frock became extraordinary thanks to a collar made of blue peacock feathers. A dove gray chantilly lace gown with a plunging neckline was brought to life by explosions of ostrich feather along the column skirt. What looked like an antique bejeweled collar added gravitas to a blue velvet embroidered coat.
With this textured, eminently romantic collection, Lhullier masterfully melded luxury with sophistication, femininity with thoughtfulness, and old-age glamour with modern-day class.
February 7, 2008 in FASHION WEEK: NEW YORK | Permalink
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