Monique Lhuillier’s Spring 2015 collection for Mercedes-Benz
Fashion Week was a dreamscape. There were
layers and layers of sheer fabrics.
There were shimmering shades of pastel to shiny iridescent fabrics.
The most beloved (by me) are the full skirted gowns with
delicate floral embroidery. To me, that
is Monique’s signature look (one that I have contributed to in past seasons as
an embellishment designer). The dark
purple against the pale lilac was striking and feminine. Look for these to head the red carpet in
upcoming awards seasons. There was mint
green, pale yellow, ivory and pale blue gowns also with elegant
embroidery. These would also make a
gorgeous bridal alternative for modern weddings.
The iridescent cocktail dresses will no doubt be popular
among the affluent prom crowd. While
these might be crowd pleasers, I have a longstanding prejudice that iridescent fabrics
are cheap. I might change my mind if I
had an opportunity to touch the dresses in person, but I can’t get the movie “Romy
& Michele’s High School Reunion” out of my head when I look at them.
There was a black and white group towards the beginning of
the show that featured laser-cut flowers as embellishment. The petals fluttered as the models
walked. This motif was echoed in the iridescent
flower confetti that showered the runway towards the end of the fashion show,
(again, a little prom-like). I think
Monique Lhuillier is make fans off women in high school and outfit fit them for
every major event through until their wedding (or Academy Award).Not a bad business plan.
photos by Mariana Leung
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