Today a lot of high-fashion designers return to the decadent 1920s to find inspiration for modern women. There is also the it-film based on the iconic novel, The Great Gatsby, set in the roaring 20s. Flapper glamour is a hot topic now so let’s talk about pieces that encapsule the distinctive glamour of that most decadent of decades when glitz and glamour ruled!
Tag: Marchesa
Marchesa is a brand specializing in high end womenswear, established in 2004 by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. The brand has been worn by a number of Hollywood actresses on the red carpet including: Penélope Cruz, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Selena Gomez, Halle Berry, Leighton Meester, Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Emma Watson, Olivia Wilde, Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed and Hailee Steinfeld. Sandra Bullock wore Marchesa at the 2010 Academy Awards, where she won Best Actress and was also named among the best dressed by readers of the Huffington Post. Marchesa is sold in high end department stores worldwide including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Net-A-Porter, in the US.
Pastel hair is definitely having a moment. Altough the first spots come from Giles and Proenza Schouler Fall 2010, today it’s Marchesa, Thakoon and Narciso Rodriguez who continue the pastel hair trend. Cutting-edge strands have also been popularised by various celebrities, including Katy Perry, and Rachel McAdams.
Women’s fashion has undergone major changes over the last hundred or so years. It is said that there is a correlation between the economy and the length of hemlines; certainly the miniskirt was associated with the booming sixties, but what of the present day? Here we will take a brief look at how fashion has altered.