The Most Beautiful Dress You've Ever Seen...

[Ksanochka Vanmra]

The Versace dress in #20 is now my favourite dress

I have another photo of it. It's decorated with Swarovski crystals.

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[Candice89102]

Nina Ricci FW 07

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[Salvatore]

Hard for me to choose, but it's definitely one of these from my most favorite collection in this world:

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[tricotineacetat]

I documented my personal favourite dresses from Olivier after having thought of all the shows I have seen of his, both at Rochas and Nina Ricci. I think while the pictures at Nina Ricci, with the beautiful backdrop of the winter Tuilleries gardens and the feather-y hair, give the collection a certain fairytale quality, the clothes themselves didn't translate into that sort of airy attitude.

All pictures from style.com or catwaling.com

I adore the way he translated the concept of clouds not only in the multi-layered use of printed silk and tulle, but also in the way these two dresses would blow up when they are in motion. These dresses absolutely come alive when worn, and I think this was a magic that was not found in any of his dresses at Nina Ricci.

Olivier is a storyteller at heart and I think he captured the waterlilly-mood best not only in the colours but also the subtle flower detailing on that dress. The fluidity of the fabric literally added to the impression of Monet's Giverny gardens.

These are some of the most beautifully tailored sleeves I have ever seen. They moved very gently with every step that she took during the show. I think he really succeeded with this collection to propose a new approach towards minimalism, using texture and very subtle but forceful details, rather than overdoing a dress with too many details.

The colour of this and the poisonous green long skirt had such a radiant, distinct shine, and I absolutely loved the juxtaposition of that heavy-weighted stretch fabric with the hairy mohair yarns inserted into the seams.

A timeless and beautiful tiered chantilly lace gown.

I loved the way he dealt with the 'inside out' theme in this collection, without making the clothes look too painfully theoretical, rather than beautiful. The seam allowances appear like abstract ruffle cascades in here.



Notice how the outer dress is sewn so that it appears as if the fabric was actually molded around the corseted under dress.

 

[avantgarde]

Hard to say, which one is the most beautiful, I've seen sooo many gorgeus dresses.. but I absolutely LOVE this one

Dior HC SS 07

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oh yes, I LOVED that dress very much.

 

[mackos]

oh yes, I LOVED that dress very much.

I'm in LOVE with the whole collection!

 

[tricotineacetat]

This bustier dress was a welcome surprise at Jil's brief return to her label. I like the way she juxtaposed sheer with non-sheer fabrics and the feminity of a bustier dress with a mannish two-tone shoe and tights.


The oversized decolleté make these dresses a winner for me. Notice how he lined the first with a contrasting, white fabric - a forceful, yet subtle detailing.


Yohji's Madame Grès-inspired collection was one of his most exquisite and I have rarely seen anyone using pleats in such an inventive way. Sophia should have a look at this! I also really like the long tuniques that he used as layering pieces over slim trousers.


People complain about Yohji being a designer using 'only' black and white - I think this dress shows very clearly how strong he is indeed when he ocassionally uses a well-considered touch of colour. one small handkerchief in the brightest yellow is enough to make a strong statement.


Narciso is often claimed himself a fan of Yohji's, and I think this shows beautifully in this dress.



I like how Narciso gathered the floaty satin with that mini-corset to keep it in shape. This one looked absolutely stunning in the video, and the fact that it has pockets adds to the 'ease' and nonchalance of this dress, even though it has a very strong guesture.

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[cestmagique]

Ever since I first saw this editorial I've been completely in awe of this dress. It's just beautiful.


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[Isadora]

This one

Ellie Saab 2007
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[Miss Galliano]

ooh guys thanxxxx all your dresses are amazing breathtaking... i want to see more ....

 

[iyemstoopid]

mmm tricot i loved hearing what you said about olivier and his incredible work at rochas the flou and movement that can only be seen when his work is in motion. the second dress you posted, the blue one is awe-inspiring in person.. the movement is literally like an ocean wave

 

[dior_couture1245]

I have so many, so I'll post a few of my ALL TIME FAVORITE dresses

all my favorites are from my 3 most favorite designers DIOR, of course, Balenciaga and Stefano Pilati for YSL

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[smurfling]

McQueen never ceases to amaze me. His collections are always to die for; his Fall 2006 RTW collection was no exception.

I absolutely adore this dress that Caroline got to wear. This dress is so simple, yet elegant. The back is simply divine.

His Spring 2007 RTW collection was also brilliant-- but this dress was, by far, my favorite.

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[Melly5525]

^I love that whole collection, I was mesmorized by it when it first came out, i taped it on fullfrontal fashion and watched it every day! Alix- I love both of those Dior gowns the couture one would probably be my second favorite!!!

 

[cestmagique]

smurfling, your choices are gorgeous!

 

[Guessgirl96]

I have so many that I love its too hard to choose, but the rose petal mcqueen two posts up is definatly one of them

 

[city girl]

smurfling you reminded me..this dress by mcqueen is also one of my favourites i love the victorian feel to the whole fall 2006 collection

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[ilaughead]

Gah! This is so hard! I picked this from Bruno Pieters F/W 2005/2006.
Dropped waist? Check.
Full skirt? Check.
Decadent mood? Check.
Ethereal quality? Check.

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[kiddokiddo]

^love that Pieters' gown
I agree with tricot about Yohji Yamamoto S/S05 collection was breath-takingly gorgeous and this dress was the epitome of it

lerage

 

[Squizree]

For about 10 minutes of my life this is ALL I was looking at.
Versace Fall 2006