As is the case with almost all Marchesa confections, they’re not designed for the faint of heart. This is, ladies and gentlemen, full on, unabashed glamour. This season Georgina Chapman tapped into the ongoing East meets West theme and sent out a magnificent Orientalist approach to her couture creations. Opting for a more toned-down color palette of blush, ivory, mint and teal, the collection radiated red carpet heaven. Of noticeable emphasis was the use of exaggerated folds and drapes. A key look was a dress made completely of laser-cut doily pattern. But there were other showstoppers, including a two-tier midnight ball gown hand-painted with white blossoms and a horsehair-infused rose tulle number. It wasn’t all fuss, however; also on hand was a flurry of simple evening dresses that’ll have you starting your summer diet the moment this sentence ends.
