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Haney is a fashion house from FMD. |
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Mary Alice Haney hosted her fall 2020 appointments in Escada’s showroom on Fifth Avenue. What at first felt like a mistake—surely I wrote down the wrong address!—turned out to be a clever surprise: Haney has been working on a red carpet collaboration with Escada. It’s an unexpected linkup, but the German heritage brand has been in the habit of trying new things over the past year: Six months ago, Escada hired Emma Cook as its new creative director, and in November, the company was sold to U.S. private equity firm Regent. That’s where Haney comes in; she’s friends with one of the Regent chairmen, who made the introduction to Cook and her team.A first look at the capsule (which is not pictured here) showed it was a departure for both designers: Cook’s focus at Escada has been on modern daywear and tailoring, while Haney specializes in curve-hugging party dresses and sexy separates. Major evening gowns are neither woman’s bread and butter, but they do share an affinity for bold color. The gowns felt youthful and very 2020 with their bright palette, feather trims, and relatively simple silhouettes; they’ll be a hit with women who want to make a statement at their next black-tie event.Haney’s own collection included a few of the same fabrics as the capsule, like the amethyst fil coupé floral of a pussy-bow shirtdress (it was cut into a floor-sweeping gown for the red carpet) and the gold and silver-striped lamé of a jumpsuit. Intentional or not, there were a few touches of Escada’s ’80s heyday too, particularly in the puffed sleeves of a polka-dot minidress and the strong-shouldered cobalt blazer dress. Elsewhere, Haney expanded on her contouring minidresses and slightly more day-appropriate floral dresses, but it was a little harder to get excited about those items after seeing the more fashion-forward and playful red carpet capsule. The gowns were still sexy, but less overtly so, and felt more in sync with the exuberance and joy we’ve been seeing on bigger runways.
19 February 2020
Mary-Alice Haney designed her first collection back in 2013 without a mood board, without a theme, and without a single muse in mind; in fact, she had several. She made dresses she knew her friends would be excited to wear, because they were women just like her: working mothers in Los Angeles who love to dress up, go out, and enjoy themselves. Haney’s collections are typically comprised of glitzy sequined minis and slinky, “suck-you-in” gowns designed to make women feel their most confident (as a woman, Haney herself has an intimate knowledge of that). If that means her collections don’t necessarily hit the overarching message of a season, that’s fine; she isn’t out to cover every trend. Women are always in need of a beautiful, figure-hugging dress, anyways—especially in L.A.For Spring, the news was in the sculptural, ’80s-ish ruffles on a few minidresses (the Hedi-at-YSL effect) and Haney’s experiments with daywear. A puffed-sleeve cotton dress in a geometric print was her version of a no-brainer, throw-on-and-go outfit, and you could argue that the cherry-red polka-dot slip could easily be dressed down with flat sandals. Both of those items are likely to be popular, but Haney’s narrow focus on eveningwear has been her strength. Six years in, she’s hoping to see her gowns on more celebrities; Taylor Swift, Chrissy Teigen, and Emily Ratajkowski have all worn them in the past. It’s easy to picture any of those influential women in the long-sleeve, gold-studded “naked dress,” Haney’s most audacious, red carpet–worthy design yet. It demands a major event, though the ultra-sleek LBD with a built-in white bra should be on stylists’ lists for more low-key occasions.
19 September 2019
Roxanne Lowit’s famous photograph of Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista drinking Champagne in a bathtub was pulled up on Mary Alice Haney’s laptop as her Resort 2020 reference. The new collection didn’t draw on their clothes—they’re hardly visible in the photo, anyway—but she said their energy and joy captured everything she wants to do at Haney. “These are clothes for the happiest moments of your life,” said the designer. It isn’t hard to imagine one of her ’80s-ish minidresses or slinky high-slit gowns making it into a similar photo in 2019.The candidness of Lowit’s photo is important to note too: It doesn’t feel staged or perfect, because it wasn’t. While she was photographing the supers in the tub (after a Versace show in 1990), Sylvester Stallone walked in and joked that he was going to spray them with Champagne, hence the squeals and unbridled laughter. Haney believes in making sexy, statement-making dresses that every woman can feel good in—and that can keep up with their unpredictable, un-staged lives.As for those happy moments she mentioned, weddings naturally come to mind. Resort included Haney’s first foray into “bridal,” including a sleek tuxedo dress, an evening top with a train, and an ivory faux fur (this collection will ship in November, just in time for winter weddings.) Haney anticipates they’ll be a hit for second marriages, rehearsal dinners, or even low-key City Hall affairs; even better, the Haney bride will be able to re-wear her look long after she says “I do.”
7 June 2019
Mary Alice Haney has cited Marilyn Minter, Doug Aitken, andValley of the Dollsas jumping-off points for past collections, but Fall 2019 had no specific reference. She said she was mostly thinking about her lifestyle, which matches up with her friends’ lifestyles, too: They’re working mothers who live in Los Angeles, attend events, travel frequently, and, most importantly, like to have fun. She’s first and foremost preoccupied with designing dresses and gowns that make you feel f*cking fabulous, as her idol Tom Ford would say. Her signature “suck you in” fabric takes care of that for customers looking for curve-hugging dresses, and she’s lately become a resource for ultra-sexy, ultra-slinky slip dresses in satin or sequins.This season, Haney introduced more long-sleeved minidresses for women who prefer to be more covered up on top, including a turtleneck style in ruby red sequins. It had a low, cutout back but will be available in a more modest, bra-friendly version as well. Other standouts were the long-sleeved, side-draped minis in rich jewel tones. What appeared to be sapphire and pomegranate silk was actually a low-impact, eco-friendly material Haney discovered in her mill. Much of her line is made from sustainable materials, actually, and she uses leftover fabrics to make dresses for her “Green Label” collection. Sustainability was a growing conversation at New York Fashion Week, but we tend to think of it in terms of daywear. The fact that Haney’s luxe, unapologetically sexy gowns are also designed sustainably is proof that the movement goes way beyond organic cotton T-shirts.
20 February 2019
In the sustainable fashion conversation, eveningwear is almost never mentioned. It boils down to the fact that most sustainable fabrics are inherently casual—organic cotton, Tencel, hemp, linen—and the brands that are using them have real life and accessibility on their minds. T-shirts and knits have mass appeal; four-figure party dresses? Not so much. In a few years, we won’t have to argue that sustainability is luxury, but until then, there are a few evening designers who are making the case.Out in Los Angeles, Mary Alice Haney is one of them. As a first-person witness to last month’s wildfires, she admits the health of the planet is her biggest concern these days. She introduced Haney’s Green Label a few seasons back, which consists of lower-priced dresses made from leftover fabrics. (Reducing waste will be a top priority for other woke brands in 2019.) Most of those fabrics are sourced from eco-friendly and low-impact couture mills in Italy and France. The silky eco-material of a split-sleeve red minidress, for instance, felt truly luxe—and the woman who buys it will notice. Haney’s clients aren’t looking for polyester gowns, anyway, so she’s free to experiment with those thoughtful, couture-grade (and possibly more expensive) materials.Good intentions aside, women really shop with Haney because her dresses are fun, flattering, and unapologetically sexy. This season, the designer drew inspiration from Marilyn Minter, whose paintings are displayed throughout Haney’s home. Haney described her favorite piece as “voluptuous.” You could say the same about the new hothouse floral slip dresses for Pre-Fall, ditto the iridescent sequined minis. For her younger shoppers, she pointed out a rainbow-striped sequined slip—it will retail for around $500—and a group of sparkly coral tweed pieces. She explained that the tweed crop top and shorts were a riff on classic Chanel, modified for Gen Z. Those girls are likely familiar with Mademoiselle’s signature bouclé, but they prefer to be a little barer when they go out at night.
6 December 2018
Mary Alice Haney took her family to Kenya this summer, and was designing Spring 2019 when she was booking the trip. The process led to the animal references throughout the collection: a leopard-spotted sequin minidress; a shimmering, ’70s-ish zebra-striped silk gown; and a more day-friendly yellow slip dress with little leopards printed in emerald green. There was a cropped, knot-front jumpsuit in the same print, and both pieces mirror how young women are dressing in New York and Los Angeles. Slip dresses and one-pieces were the uniform of summer 2018, and quirky, naive prints were everywhere, from Reformation to HVN. Her twist on the charming look will be more of an investment for some girls, but not exorbitantly so.Haney is committed to offering serious variety to her customer, and not just in terms of price. Those new printed dresses and one-pieces appeared alongside her signature long-sleeved, body-conscious gowns with embellishments inspired by ancient African art; ’80s-ish party dresses in electric-pink zebra; and simpler, day-to-night separates, like her favorite side-slit harem pants and some new, ultra-fine knits. The takeaway from it all? She just wants you to feel sexy—i.e., confident—when you wear her clothes.That confidence comes across in her lookbook, but given the African inspiration, you can’t help but notice the model is white. Haney had booked a Kenyan model for the shoot, but she never made it due to unforeseen car trouble. The setback was out of Haney’s control, but it may have been worth the time and money to reshoot; these images will live forever on websites like Vogue Runway and on social media, where it’s especially important to tell a full, thoughtful story.
14 September 2018
Mary Alice Haney was a fashion editor and celebrity stylist before she launched her dress label in 2013, but her very first job was as Polly Mellen’s assistant. The legendary stylist told Haney all about Veruschka, with whom she worked on a notoriously expensive, five-week-longVogueshoot in Japan in 1966. Needless to say, Haney learned a lot about fashion, art, and everything in between from Mellen—so when she stumbled upon a Franco Rubartelli photo of Veruschka in the desert, she felt a rush of nostalgia.In the photo, the model is kneeling in the sand wearing a sheer, gold-striped caftan and a crown of braids. She looks like a mythical goddess; to Haney, it reinforced the idea that sensuality doesn’t have to mean showing a lot of skin. Haney’s signature gown is a long-sleeved, stretch-crepe style with a thigh-high slit; it’s undeniably sexy, but still covered. For Resort 2019, she introduced a new iteration with light shoulder pads and pink crystals embroidered at the hip. Elsewhere, she balanced a flocked-velvet minidress with a prim mock neck, and also tried her hand at the high-rise, wide-leg trouser silhouette that’s popular at the moment. Daywear isn’t really her thing, but the ivory pants will resonate with both Haney regulars and the women who’ve never shopped with her. The dress-averse might wear the pants to a holiday party, while an L.A. girl would simply throw them on with a T-shirt.On an opposite note, Haney also debuted one of her fanciest, most red carpet–worthy pieces ever: a sparkling black gown with a plunging neckline and voluminous tulle skirt. You’ll probably see it on a celebrity when awards season picks up, but Haney already knows who will wear it first: her daughter, who chose it for her senior prom.
6 June 2018
Mary Alice Haney has been all about empowering women since day one. She surrounds herself with powerful ladies, both on her Haney team and in her social circle, and her m.o. is to make them all feel sexy. Her Fall 2018 collection had the Haney-isms we’ve come to expect—the slinky slips, the high-slit gowns, the suck-you-in minidresses—plus new rhinestone-studded separates and a lacy “going-out top” covered in iridescent sequins. There’s often a touch of ’80s flash at Haney, helped along this season by a few instances of squared-off shoulder pads.Haney was happy to announce a very 2018 development: a new collection of limited-edition pieces made from leftover fabrics in her factory. The “green label” will be exclusive to her website, and each dress will be a fraction of its original price, too. In the showroom, Haney pulled out a bronze lamé minidress from the line, plus a drapey shirtdress in an amethyst striped Lurex. Even if those fabrics aren’t organic or recycled, she’s doing her part to address the staggering waste in this industry; discarded fabrics (and clothes) are a huge yet patently avoidable issue. Any designer who isn’t thinking about fashion’s carbon footprint in one way or another has misjudged the direction this industry is going—and will likely have to play catch-up in a few years.
13 February 2018
Haney could not host a show or presentation this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. In these extenuating circumstances, Vogue Runway has made an exception to its policy and is writing about this collection via photos and remote interviews.Mary Alice Haney makes party dresses. Sequined, curve-hugging, cutout party dresses, “not clothes you wear at home.” Of all the things women stopped buying in the early days of the pandemic, eveningwear was at the top of the list, and it’s unlikely to change anytime soon. Even as cities begin to reopen around the country, it’s still unclear when it will be safe to gather for a party. Looking ahead to the holidays, when this resort collection will ship, most of us are likely to be spending quiet nights at home—not raging at raucous New Year’s Eve bashes.All to say, Haney has realistic expectations. She knows there won’t be a huge demand for her resort collection, which includes “core” items in seasonal hues and a capsule of red carpet gowns made in collaboration with Escada. (Haney’s longtime friend is a chairman at Regent, which acquired Escada in 2019.) With nods to Old Hollywood and the costume designer Jean Louis, the gowns are some of Haney’s fanciest yet, covered in crystals and feathers in an irreverent palette. Haney had a few early samples when she presented her fall 2020 collection back in February, and was already thinking about which celebrities would wear them to the Emmys. Now, of course, we don’t know if a red carpet will be possible by Oscars time next year, to say nothing of the Emmys in September. “I considered just not showing this collection at all,” Haney admitted. “But my team put so much love into this, and I thought maybe people want to see a little glamour right now.”When awards-show red carpets do come back, it’s fair to assume actresses will want to make a statement—or at least have a little fun. Haney’s peony pink ombré dress with dip-dyed feathers along the hem would be an unapologetic choice, while women who are drawn to vintage silhouettes might appreciate the silvery, draped-shoulder gown with a crystal neckline. Red carpets are just one part of Haney’s business, of course. For the rest of us, she’s planning to introduce more easy separates and day-to-night options in her next collection. “I don’t know when people will go back to this high-glamour look,” she said. “But it’s turned out to be a very creative time for me. I’m thinking about who the Haney woman will be when this all ends.”
16 June 2020
Mary Alice Haney is here for a good time. She’s the rare designer whose clothes actually reflect her vivacious, life-of-the-party energy, and they bring out the bolder side in those of us who aren’t as accustomed to putting ourselves out there. Haney designed her first collection six years ago with a single goal: to make every woman feel sexy, confident, and glamorous, with the same ultra-luxe materials and embellishments you see on the red carpet. Her clothes have made it onto actual red carpets—see: Taylor Swift, Emily Ratajkowski, and Chrissy Teigen—but she’s realized her assortment could be more democratic, both in terms of price and silhouette.For starters, the woman who rarely needs a cocktail dress will be drawn to Haney’s more casual day dresses, like a smocked, puffed-sleeve midi in a ’60s-inspired printed cotton. It came in a blouse version too, which should appeal to young women who live in jeans. “Statement tops” are often touted as a top-seller at retail, and this one had the right mix of drama, comfort, and affordability; Haney could expand the category going forward.Also new: The long, caftan-inspired chiffon gowns that swept the floor. In Haney’s dreams, they’ll be layered over bikinis, but for women who prefer covered-up, free-flowing dresses to structured minis, they’ll also make nice evening options.
6 December 2019
Simply put, Mary Alice Haney designs clothes for women who want to look sexy. And on a big night out in Los Angeles, who doesn’t? Her specialties include cut-out minidresses, high-slit column gowns, and curve-hugging jumpsuits, but for Pre-Fall, she tried a softer kind of sexy: tiered ruffles and slinky jersey gowns, which skimmed over curves instead of sculpting them. She chalked it up to her own changing tastes, and many women like her are in the mood for those romantic, feminine flourishes.The goal is still to look fantastic, of course. A one-shoulder silhouette or plunging neckline kept things firmly in Haney territory. Gold hardware has become a focus for Haney in recent seasons—something she has in common with her designer crush, Tom Ford—and several dresses came with a giant ring or a jewel-like plate of glass. She pulled up photos of her inspiration: Doug Aitken’s “Mirage,” a mirrored glass house in Palm Springs, California. Viewing it in real life, the house seems to disappear into the landscape; Haney’s charm was crystal-clear to show a flash of skin underneath.
7 December 2017
Mary Alice Haney isn’t planning on designing jeans and sweaters anytime soon—and that’s okay. “We aren’t everything for everyone,” she says. “We’re designing for the girl after 5:00 p.m., whether she’s 18 or 60—not dressing her for lunch!” While some designers get lost trying to cover every category, Haney’s found her niche: elegant, body-conscious dresses in the best fabrics. By focusing on that, she’s been able to communicate a clear, straightforward message, which is important considering most of her customers are shopping online. It’s easy to get distracted on an e-commerce site with hundreds of other brands.Haney sells a lot of stretch-viscose cocktail dresses that are so flattering, she could probably get away with leaving it at that and designing a dozen variations each season. But she likes every piece to feel new and special, and she thinks about the psychology behind wearing a great dress, too.Valley of the Dollswas her starting point for Spring ’18 because of the way the fragile, damaged female characters are dressed in “armor”; throughout the movie, their style transforms to become stronger and more confident. The silvery lamé jumpsuits and dresses should make Haney’s customers feel resilient. A ruched, one-shoulder dress in poppy and fuchsia was strong in a different way, but those optimistic colors were new for Haney.She went on to say that her customers’ daughters are stealing mom’s clothes, too, so Haney made the effort to include a few youthful, price-conscious dresses. A black minidress in a velvety flocked material will ring in under $1,000, and young girls will also be drawn to the lace-trimmed camisoles.
12 September 2017
On a gloomy, overcast day of jam-packed Resort appointments in New York, Mary Alice Haney is like a burst of Hollywood sunshine. The warm, vivacious designer is a proud Los Angeles denizen, a former West Coast fashion editor, and a major film buff; she also counts many of Hollywood’s best actresses as close friends. Here in New York, we lament “formal” occasions and brag about not owning a cocktail dress, but those celebs actually need a lot of dresses, from LBDs to red carpet gowns. Haney has become a resource for both, but her business is growing because she’s cultivated a following of non-celebrities, too.Film informs a lot of Haney’s collections; fans might remember last season was inspired byGoldfinger, and the opening dress for Resort is a direct riff on Julie Christie’s backless, jet black–sequined number from the 1975 flickShampoo. Haney actually treated the shoot like a movie set, and even cast hairstylist Nick Fouquet to stand in as Warren Beatty. The groovy ’70s vibes continued throughout the collection, from sparkly striped “pajama” sets to a velvet tux and a rosy bias-cut slip dress. She introduced metallic caftans, too—very ’70s, but also ideal for women who don’t want to show a lot of skin, including her new clients in the Middle East. For women looking for something a bit more minimal, there’s Haney’s classic “hold-you-in” stretch-silk dresses, which are available every season; they’re fail-safe, flattering, and can take you pretty much anywhere.
6 June 2017
Los Angeles–based designer and former stylist Mary Alice Haney counts a lot of A-list actresses as dear friends, and they know a thing or two about red carpet dressing. They’ve likely provided some invaluable feedback for Haney, her four-year-old evening-geared label. Fit is Haney’s top priority; last year, Taylor Swift and a pregnant Chrissy Teigen wore the same long-sleeved, high-slit Haney gown. Both women looked stunning thanks to its malleable stretch silk and a thoughtful, universally flattering cut.This season, that popular dress came with one big update: a fist-size bullring pierced through the slit. Hardware was the biggest news for Fall ’17; that same ring appeared on a draped minidress and long-sleeved blouse. The designer was thinking about Bond girls over the years, particularly Shirley Eaton inGoldfinger. Her character (who was famously painted gold from head to toe) inspired the shimmering gold gowns, including a clingy long-sleeved piece that felt most reminiscent of the 1964 film. As it turns out, the requirements of a Bond girl’s wardrobe aren’t that different from a busy woman’s in 2017; Bond’s accomplices had to be heroines in their own right and fast on their feet, so they didn’t have time to fuss with complicated dresses or accessories. With Haney’s ring-pierced tops, you can get away without jewelry; it might be a deal breaker for women who can’t part with their everyday necklaces and earrings, but others will appreciate the streamlined, one-and-done styling.
14 February 2017
With the holidays around the corner and Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, you’ve probably scrolled through Instagram to find a few vintage photos of women on vacation: Grace Kelly in Cannes, Jane Birkin in London, followed by an “#ooo” caption and airplane emoji. For Haney designer Mary Alice Haney, it was a photo of Liz Taylor on the Amalfi Coast that inspired her new collection—and Haney’s own girls’ trip to Croatia and Venice over the summer.“Every night we’d all go out in some glamorous outfit. Everyone really dressed to go out,” the designer explained. “So I was thinking about old movie stars and this idea of being on vacation all the time.” Or at least dressing like it. One thing Haney always does is celebrate the joy of dressing up; she wants her customer to feel like the best, sexiest version of herself when she wears a Haney dress, regardless of her age or shape. So as always, fit was everything: High-slit gowns hit at just the right spot, and sheer panels or cut-outs were strategically placed to elongate the legs. One dress was refreshingly simple and almost balletic, with a hammered-silk camisole top, nipped waist, and pleated Lurex-striped skirt. Haney pointed out a tiered gown in the same bronze-y fabric, explaining that you could wear it with heels or flat sandals; no need to be precious when you’re sailing in the Mediterranean. On that note, her silky loungewear, which came in a pretty Croatian floral print, would look at home in an Italian villa or on your transatlantic flight.
6 December 2016
Mary Alice Haney isn’t afraid of a little sex appeal, which explains why celebrities likeScarlett JohanssonandTaylor Swiftare customers. If you’ve got it, flaunt it—right? But forSpring ’17, Haney used a lighter touch, opting for a neutral palette of taupe, champagne, and white (as opposed to the brights of past collections) and elongating the hemlines. “I love the idea of looking naked, but also being completely covered up,” she explained. Pajama-inspired jumpsuits and floor-skimming, long-sleeved dresses in nude satin fit that description, and looked a lot more sophisticated than some of the rompers and minis from her earlier collections.The only really bold color here was cherry red, “like a pop of red lipstick on a bare face,” as Haney put it. A body-conscious red dress with panels of Swarovski crystals across the sternum was classic Haney—and classic Taylor Swift—but the red cropped flares will be more realistic for more women. Dresses get all the attention at Haney, but her pants are secretly great; if you’re looking for the perfect pair of black trousers, bookmark the super-high-rise stretch flares, which promise a miraculous rear view.
15 September 2016
Seasonlessis a word Mary Alice Haney uses a lot at her appointments. “We’ve always been a seasonless brand, so the changing fashion calendar doesn’t really affect us,” she said.Haneylaunched her label three years ago as a resource for the modern, never-not-busy woman—she herself is a business owner, wife, and mother of five, among other things. That doesn’t mean she’s doing jeans and sweaters, though; on the contrary, Haney is concerned with injecting a little sex appeal (and confidence) into our wardrobes. “I still really believe that every woman wants to feel sexy, whether she’s 20 or 60,” she said. “She wants to feel her absolute best walking into a room.”Given Haney’s mission for seasonless, flattering dresses, it made sense that Resort—a season known for wearability—offered up some of her strongest pieces yet. A fluttery slip dress in a rich, glittering floral brocade had an old-world vibe that was missing in past collections. It could have passed for vintage, but a one-shouldered gown with a hip-high slit in the same fabric was thoroughly of this decade. Where the slit would normally pose a wardrobe malfunction, there was actually an opening around the thigh to step through, so it was secretly secure.Haney said women “are looking for something different” when it comes to eveningwear, and that applies to her more conservative flared jumpsuit and metallic-striped pajama separates, too. She also knows women want to wear a look more than once, so she designed a few simple orange dresses that reverse to sky blue. They didn’t make the biggest impact, but they’ll open Haney up to shoppers who might shy away from the plunging backs and disco-ball metallics.
8 June 2016
Say what you will about celebrity style, but as far as the red carpet is concerned, designers can’t beat an endorsement fromJennifer Lawrence,Emily Ratajkowski, orChrissy Teigen. Mary Alice Haney has dressed all three—most recently, a very pregnant Teigen at the NAACP Image Awards. The fact that Teigen was able to wear one of Haney’s signature pieces—a body-skimming, long-sleeved gown with a thigh-high slit—speaks to the designer’s dedication to fit and construction. Haney’s evening dresses aren’t just for starlets with million-dollar figures; she wants real women to wear them, too, so each detail is carefully considered, from the placement of a cutout on the hip to special fabrics that “hold you in” but still feel luxe. As a former stylist and fashion editor, Haney’s mission is to make dresses that are red carpet–glamorous but still easy and relaxed.For Fall, she continued on that path with an emphasis on day-to-night pieces. A gilded silk cable sweatshirt had “Jenner” and “Hadid” written all over it. While heavy sequins and beading featured prominently in past collections, prints were a bigger focus here. Haney developed a bold, ’60s-inspired floral print in shades of olive and raspberry for a bell-sleeve blouse and cropped pants, which could be worn together or styled with other items in your closet. These days, women are less inclined to go home and change after work for a dinner or event, so there were lots of pieces that could bridge the office-to-party gap.As for the celebs: Stylists should bookmark the gauzy, hand-painted silk skirt that could be looped around pants, as well as the LBD with superfine chain fringe. At a time when red carpet dressing often leaves much to be desired, either of those would be a cool, refreshingly unexpected departure.
11 February 2016