Chic Technique...Good enough to eat...

[softgrey]

from the ny times style magazine...a story highlighting the various techniques used for eveningwear by various designers...
[Trussed]
A well-trussed chicken (or chick) is as strapping as this Ralph Lauren Black Label fuchsia silk organza gown, $2,998. At selected Ralph Lauren stores. Fashion editor: Mimi Lombardo.

 

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[Layered]
Handle with care. Oscar de la Renta's chartreuse organza gown is as precious as Francois Payard's mille-feuille. Gown, $8,500. At Neiman Marcus.
photographer-diego uchitel

 

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[Wrapped]
Whether it's premium-grade toro or torso, both deserve a tight wrap. Donna Karan Collection lace-and-tulle dress, $12,500. At Donna Karan Collection stores. Jimmy Choo sandals. Gucci knit belt (used as head wrap).

 

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[Shredded]
The perfect accessory to Rochas's embroidered bustier dress? A vinaigrette. Dress, $70,535. To order. Call 011 33 1 53 572 210. Market associate: Anne LeBlanc.

 

[faust]

gorgeous, classic images. Thanks, Softie

 

[purechris]

lovely!

 

[tealady]

Fabulous photos, softgrey!! Love them, though I'm not keen on the Donna Karan.

 

[softgrey]

you're welcome everyone...
i agree with tea about the donna dress...but i think it's clever that they used the gucci belt as a headwrap...

 

[Spacemiu]

I love that de la renta dress

 

[Hanne]

Oooh the last one is breathtaking..thank you very much for posting the pics Softie!

 

[Meg]

Thanks for the pics softie. I like how they included the price. So often they don't and I just like to know the price. Anyway, great pics

 

[luxmode]

I love the second and fourth dresses...really beautiful

 

[Spike413]

LOVE that Donna Karan dress and that first photo is positively striking!

 

[softgrey]

hanne and meg..you're welcome...
the rochas is my fave...and i love the hair in the first shot...
ralph lauren?...who would have guessed?!?!...LOL

 

[Spike413]

hanne and meg..you're welcome...
the rochas is my fave...and i love the hair in the first shot...
ralph lauren?...who would have guessed?!?!...LOL

That's what I was thinking! I never would've imagined something like that coming from Ralph.

 

[pointup]

I love the hair in the first picture!! Very pretty pictures... thanks Softie..

I was thinking this thread was going to be about clothes made of food

 

[Alura]

[Wrapped]
Whether it's premium-grade toro or torso, both deserve a tight wrap. Donna Karan Collection lace-and-tulle dress, $12,500. At Donna Karan Collection stores. Jimmy Choo sandals. Gucci knit belt (used as head wrap).

Lovely, but this outfit would have been better minus the belt on the head, although to be honest that's a bad dress to start with.

 

[AlexN]

The Rochas is absolutely gorgeous. And only a mere $70,535.

 

[Scott]

70k...wow! That's a mere downpayment for a house. And for some probably enough to buy one

Its beautiful,nontheless. Far more intriguing than the others.