This has got to be one of my favorite wedding gowns of bridal week. This
Carolina Herrera dress has a beautifully sculpted skirt that is fluted in in multiple cones, giving a new look to the popular fishtail silhouette. It reminded me of the famous
clover gown of Charles James back in 1953 (I'm not that old, I just worshiped that gown in fashion history class). The gorgeous lace? An illusion. This was all hand-painted onto silk organza...
The clover fluted hem continued into a more flower shaped hem in another gown. There were several short dresses that had dramatically shaped seaming. If you like a menswear tailoring vibe in a feminine dress, there was a gown that was strapless, but had a lapel/jacket bodice that buttoned down the middle.
I usually don't think of Carolina Herrera as designing avant-garde fashion. She usually represents the regal, elegant choice. However, I believe the brides that came down this runway aisle will be leading the trends for weddings to come.
Photos by John Aquino
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