Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2013 at The Louvre

Luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo made history Tuesday as the first designer to present a fashion show in the legendary museum of The Louvre.  A sculptural collection of textured cutouts, fringe, tailored jackets, constructed dresses looked right at home next to Leonardo Da Vinci's St. Anne exhibit.

A subdued palette of stone, nude and marble seemed to suit the surroundings of world famous statues near the runway.  Luxurious finishes of hand crocheted dresses, lacings, suede patchwork and studded embroidery were complemented by an inspiration of eternal summer.  

The world's elite flew in for the special show presented by  Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti.  Celebrities like Freida Pinto, Hillary Swank, Leighton Meester and Fan Bing Bing wore Ferragamo to honor the designer as fans.  

PHotos courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo and  Billy Farrell/BFAnyc.com

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Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2012

Holiday as a luxe Bohemian or an elegant sailor.  The Salvatore Ferragamo presentation for Resort 2012 brought together luxurious representations of both archetypes Tuesday evening.  Creative director Massimiliano Giornetti channeled the 1930's in long draped silhouettes, beaded fringe and embroidery for evening.    For day looks, stripes, high-waisted pants and peacoats showed of the maritime influence.  The nautical palette of antique silver, pale blue satin, navy and cream evoked a vacation set at sea.  Techniques of pleating, ropes and satin added to the retro sophistication.

Handbags featured mirror-lined clutches in velvet.  Octogon shapes made their way into sunglasses and bracelets.  The naval theme was further represented in the captain’s hats and jeweled rope necklines.  Shoes featured details like mosaic heels and tortoise plexi.

The runway show itself was presented in grand style in the historic James B. Duke mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.  The models walked past a dramatic staircase, through drawing rooms and library.  The home once belonged to famed socialite Doris Duke.  Classic crooners with a narrated soundtrack recalled fashion shows of a posh past.  Celebrities included Eva Mendes, Freida Pinto, Ashley Greene and Minka Kelly.


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