#dreamy couture

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Shushu/Tong Spring 2024

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Mugler dresses 🌧💫

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Kim Kassas Spring 2023 Wedding Dresses — “Oh Romeo” Bridal Collection

[Inspired by the love story of Romeo and Juliet]

FLORENCE - A corset based ball gown accentuated by a beaded lace peplum layer with a matching belt and a detachable hood

VERONA - A mini corset dress made of embroidered Italian lace with crystal embellishments featuring a voluminous sheer skirt extension with a front slit

SHAKESPEARE - A modified a-line dress featuring a corset bodice, lower waistline and a pleated asymmetrical ankle length skirt design with 3D embroidered detailing

GINOVANA - An Indian lace corset dress featuring pearl beaded accents and a voluminously panel silk chiffon skirt. The dress is paired with a matching statement cape made of Indian lace

WILLIAM - A mini corset dress made of various lace fabrications with accentuated sleeve puffs and an attached pleated silk chiffon skirt train at the back

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@nao_seych paying homage to Linda Morand for Helmut Newton and Elle in 1967.

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2. 80s new wave

new Ave fashion emerged in the late 1970s and peaked in the 1980s, characterized by its avant-grande, futuristic, and often eccentric aesthetic, here is a break down of the 80s new wave style.

origins and development

new wave fashion evolved alongside the new wave music movement, which emerged as a response to punk rock in the late 1970s. bands like blondie, devo, and talking heads were at the forefront of this musical and fashion evolution. the fashion of the new wave scene was heavily influenced by the punk diy ethos but took it in a more polished and stylized directions. it embraced experimentation with materials, silhouetted, colors, reflecting a sense of rebllion against the mainstream.

key motifs/features

futuristic elements: new wave fashion after featured futuristic and avant=grande elements, such as metallic fabrics, neon colors, and geometric shapes. This reflected the optimism and technological advancements of the era

bold makeup and hair: dramatic makeup and hair styles were integral to the new wave look. think vibrant eye shadows, bold eyeliner, and asymmetrical haircuts, often dyed in unconventional colors like neon pink or electric blue

androgynous silhouettes: new wave fashions blurred the lines between masculine and feminine styles, with many outfits featuring androgynous silhouettes and gender neutral clothing.

statement accessories: accessories play a crucial role in new wave fashion, with oversized sunglasses, chunky jewelry, and quirky hats adding an extra dose of eccentricity to the outfits

mixing patterns and textures: new wave fashion embrace mixing patterns, textures, and prints in unexpected ways. it wasn't uncommon to see outfits combining stripes with polka bots or leather with lace

music

new wave fashion and music were closely intertwined, with many iconic new wave musicians influencing the fashion of the era. bands like Duran Duran, the cure, and Madonna not only defined the sound of the 80s but also set trends with their distinctive style.

Duran Duran

The Human League

Devo

New Order

Soft Cell

Tears for Fears

The B-52's

The Police

Pet Shop Boys

Oingo Boingo

movies

films like blade runner and tron epitomize the futuristic aesthetic that was prevalent in the 80s new wave fashion. these movies showcased sleek, otherworldly costumes and set designers that captivated audiences and inspired fashion trends

Videodrome (1983)

Liquid Sky (1982)

Re-Animator (1985)

The Hunger (1983)

Brazil (1985)

Repo Man (1984)

Miracle Mile (1988)

Heathers (1988)

Night of the Comet (1984)

Blue Velvet (1986)

other media

fashion magazines like vouge and Harper bazaar played a significant role in disseminating new wave fashion trends to a wider audience. editorial spreads featuring the avant-grande designs and bold colors influenced how people dressed in the 80s. music videos also played a crucial role in popularixing the new wave fashion with artists using their visuals to showcase cutting-edge style and aesthetics.

moodboards

outfits

overall

80s new wave fashion was a bold and innovative movement that embraced experimentation and individuality. its influence can still be seen in contemporary fashion with designers an stylists continuing to draw inspiration from its aesthetic.

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Rodarte Spring 2024 RTW

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Kim Kassas Spring 2023 Wedding Dresses — “Oh Romeo” Bridal Collection

[Inspired by the love story of Romeo and Juliet]

PARIS : A layered dress with a sheer base made of embellished lace with draping and an attached taffeta overskirt.

ROMEO : A mini turtleneck dress made of Solstiss lace featuring accentuated shoulder and elbow puffs with a sheer silk tulle train extension. The dress is paired with a matching coset made of Solstiss lace and drop pearl accents.

JULIET : A mini corset dress featuring a drop waist shaping bodice made of embellished Italian lace with pearl beaded accents, sheer bell sleeves and a voluminously draped silk tulle skirt.