VERSACE S/S1996 - SLIP DRESS

Throughout Western fashion key items of underwear have mutated into outerwear; women's shifts have turned into frills at the neckline before evolving into blouses. Marie Antoniette's chemise dress in Elizabeth Vigée-Lebrun's portrait of c.1783 predates two centuries the baby doll dress of the 1950's and the slip dress of the 1980's and 90's.
 The slip dress is in effect the first garment to have cleared the underwear trend.
Subsequently pyjamas, bras, dressing gowns have alternated as seasonal trends. It’s in the '70s that the slip dress becomes a real dress to wear. In the 90s with the rise of minimalist style the slip dress becomes an absolute trend.
In 1996 Gianni Versace dedicates an entire collection to the slip dress.

Jersey and tulle 90's dress by Gianni Versace

VERSACE S/S 1996 collection

VALENTINO RESORT 2021

Valentino Resort Collection 2021
Starring Mariacarla Boscono
Photographed by Pierpaolo piccioli

THE GALAPAGOS COLLECTION SUNGLASSES

The Galapagos Collection sunglasses is inspired by the untamed flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands. Every artistic detail is linked to the infamous features of this magical haven. One of the Galápagos Islands, Floreana, is famous for a green sand beach and is a nesting area for sea turtles. The color of the sand consists of green Olivine crystals (a raw form of Peridot that is formed by geological volcanic reactions and water). This beautifully marbled, luminescent green acetate draws from key features of the island. All sunglasses are handmade by Women in Los Angeles with Sustainably-Sourced Material.

Las Islas $249

Las Iguanas $239

Las Mariposas $249

Oceania $229

THE DISCREET CHARM OF A WHITE COLLAR

This simple detail has no time, a white collar gives a touch of class to a black dress. The reference to Pierrot’s maxi-collar in the 6o's Valentino dress is evident, while the historical references from which Alessandro Michele starts for Gucci recall the fashion of the fifteenth century. Heidi Slimane has a more discreet style, a small Pierrot collar makes Celine’s dress unique.

Valentino  1960

Gucci F/W 2020-21

Celine F/W 2020-21