Going for Baroque
January 02, 2011 11:01 pm
• Last Updated: October 31, 2014 9:26 am
Nine West's suede Elnora pump ($89) has a distinctly feminine feel.
Subtlety is overrated, and the recession is far behind us - at least if you take the fashion industry's word for it. Fall collections highlighted a luxe look, anchored by show-stopping dresses, sculpted jackets and ornate jewelry. At design house Balmain, for example, Christophe Decarnin looked to the elegant extragavance of Louis XIV, piling on embroidery, sequins and gilded accents.
From the artful flourishes of silk brocade to the lush fluidity of draped velvet, these pieces scream "expensive." But a few can be had for a song.
- Holly E. Thomas, The Washington Post
From silk brocades to lush velvets, recent luxe pieces look like they cost a fortuen. But some, such as H&M's metallic strapless sheath ($20), come at bargain prices.
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