BACK TO BLACK

Lorenzo Serafini created a piece made for all those aspiring to look like Audrey Hepburn. The black lace body of the garment is adorned with velvet bows and rhinestone-embellished buttons. The designer loves to reference himself, thereby creating a long-lasting and coherent aesthetic. Here it is showcased with the buttons as well as the see-through details.

This dress is a slay. The black mini dress on first glance looks like an overly long tank top but is so much more. With its clean silhouette, it is not only a no-brainer for any occasion but also perfectly flattering on every wearer. With elongating sleeve cutouts, the garment stretches the silhouette while the knitted material tones down the garment. Subtly woven through silver threads give the piece the last something special – a perfect piece for every occasion.

Best known for her knitwear, Sonia Rykiel did have a broader design portfolio. She has translated her skill to a long coat with clean lines, collarless, akin to a sweater. The piece becomes particularly intriguing with six decorative mock pockets and large, glossy buttons. Perfect for all those days when the first cool autumn winds are felt or for a mild summer evening.

The perfectly tailored vest by Dior is an iteration of the famous Bar jacket of the Maison. Since the introduction of the garment in 1947 and with it the New Look the basic idea has been in almost every collection of Dior, no matter the current creative director. Here the jacket lost the sleeves and grew in length but kept the immaculate tailoring. The heavy material gives the vest a luxurious feel, while the elegance and simplicity of the cut will upgrade every look. Worn on its own, over a turtleneck or a blouse, this piece is as versatile as flattering.

Black, long, and elegantly slinky are the three words that best describe this Vionnet dress. In a typical Vionnet manner, the dress is advantageously smocked to bring out the wearer's best features. Due to a nude, long slip, the dress gains a layer of interest and modesty while appearing like it is leaving the wearer bare.

Black velvet was a staple in the 80s, 90s and is today. Here it is expertly used to decorate a structured garment in a very typical YSL manner. Accentuating the waist as the cut of the jacket is, it is giving the wearer a fabulous shape. This only is enhanced by very bold shoulder pads, an element that has as well been seen on YSLs 2023 fall|winter collection.

A maxi cape made of velvet surely used to be for the big entrance. Today this vintage dream can be used for not only that but as well some more current and less glamorous looks. With its leather trimmings and matte buttons with gold detailing the cape has a much cooler aesthetic than what it surely used to be intended to initially.