Madeleine Vionnet was the first to master the art of drapery modeling. The Frenchwoman was inspired by Italy, filled with ancient monuments. The fashion designer was trained in this country at the beginning of the 20th century. After that, the designer created a series of collections based on draperies. Some of them are so complex that even now they cannot be recreated by the best sewing masters.
However, there are those who do not try to copy the creations of the "architect of fashion" (as Madeleine Vionnet is called), but try to create their own masterpieces. Among them: Bottega Veneta, Viktor & Rolf, Lanvin, Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de La Renta and Glambattista Valli. The designers of these brands have declared drapery the trend of this year. Examples of good taste have already been demonstrated to the public at the autumn-winter shows.
In the style of Anne Hathaway
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway caught the fashion wave even before it approached the shore of trends. For several years now, the actress has been forming a wardrobe based on draperies. The girl walks her purchases at social events.
The movie star rushes to fashion shows for new pieces for her collection. This year and next, she will clearly have something to gain. This is happiness, as Alber Elbaz, creative director of the Lanvin brand, hints to Ann and other fashionistas. The designer accompanies dresses with draperies with metal necklaces with pendants made of letters that form the word happy (from English — happiness).
The intricacies of fabric folds, flounces, and frills serve as the basis for all the items in the collection: evening dresses with draperies, cocktail dresses, pantsuits, and ensembles with skirts. Outerwear is no exception. Albert Elbaz did not cut coats or fur coats, but created a series of autumn raincoats in rich tones.
Perhaps Anne Hathaway will appear in an Oscar de La Renta dress at the next Oskar ceremony. With the help of draperies, a designer from the USA creates optical illusions. So, on one of the evening dresses, voluminous folds of fabric formalize the neckline area, after which they turn into a basque. As a result, the design looks like a bow of impressive size.
By the way, 80-year-old Oscar de La Renta worked at Lanvin at the beginning of his career, so it's no coincidence that the reviews of the collections of the two brands follow each other. These fashion houses still have solid views on trends and the elements that should become them. Renta even suggested not to dwell on items of clothing and decorated accessories, mainly bags, with draperies.
However, Oscar de La Renta was not the only one working on the latest collection. He was assisted by John Galliano, the former creative director of Dior. Now Rafe Simons has taken his place. The latter, by the way, also felt that draperies were the right place this year. Simons made them layered, placing them on tops and hemlines.
Giambattista Valli has long made drapery modeling his calling card. The autumn-winter collection is no exception. The designer dedicated it to the porcelain theme. The designer conveyed the texture of the fragile, exquisite material with the help of voluminous folds, flounces and buds.
In an interview with journalists, the master noted that it was the drapery technique that allowed him to convey the decorativeness of static porcelain in clothes that, by the way, are in motion all the time. Stylists have noticed that well-placed folds not only give dresses a special femininity, but also can hide many flaws in the figure. So, a draped skirt can both hide excessive volumes, and vice versa, give the hips the missing roundness. The technique will help smooth out sharp shoulders or visually enlarge the bust.
And finally, about the collection, the outfits of which Anne Hathaway is unlikely to acquire. We are talking about the creations of Vivienne Westwood. It's not that the fashion designer didn't use the Hollywood actress' much-loved draperies. It's just that a couturier from England works in a hooligan style, and Ann is a girl who loves classics. So the Westwood collection is worth paying attention to for those who are looking for a bold look, but also don't want to give up trendy draperies.
Sewing experts often appreciate the talent of a master in mastering the technique of draping fabrics. It is considered one of the most difficult in the couturier's business. It's not for nothing that particularly sophisticated options, like Madeleine Vionnet's, sometimes take decades to figure out. Artfully executed drapery is an ornament, a bright accent of the image, stylists note, therefore it does not need to be supplemented with earrings, bracelets or other jewelry. If you can't give them up, it's better to limit yourself to one, at most two items. Use the special 1xbet promo code allows new players to claim an exclusive welcome bonus when registering for the first time, and 24-hour customer support is available in multiple languages. Once you register, you can claim your bonus. A 100% deposit bonus is available for new players. At the casino, the bonus is worth up to €1950 or currency equivalent.
July 6, 2021
