Ok, ok, pompous title, I know, don't take my throat for it! (Pun intended). Perhaps some will say that this post is overdue, or that the subject has been exhausted sometime in late 2011, that high fashion has gotten over its goth period. But the fact remains that these styles are my all time favorites! And every season we still get the awkward little dress that is the rebellious child of the collection. Pretty flowers and pastel chiffon are all great and I love them too (sometimes), but they're just that. They come and go, each spring with a slightly different tint. But black lace will never get old and it still has the class it had 100 years ago, if worn properly. And yes, vampires have had their spotlight in television, in literature and in fashion and now people seem to be getting over them. Which is why it's a perfect moment to make a review of some of the most gorgeous gowns created! And keep in mind that this text is meant to be read lightheartedly.
Ok, intro aside, lets look at some dresses, shall we?
First place obviously goes to Alexander McQueen. Choose just one dress to feature from him? Impossible. Season after season, I was counting how many more kidneys I have to grow and sell to buy one of those gowns. If you want to see true mastery of the use of lace, this is where you have to look! In his short life, Alexander McQueen has created unique beauties and, thankfully, the brand was carried on nicely by Sarah Burton.
Fall 2013 - "The queen of all undead. In this world, white is for royalty"
Pre Fall 2013 - "Did the priest visit? Because I'd repent any day for a coat like that!"
Spring 2012 - "A dress already printed with red so bloodstains won't show after feeding time"
Fall 2008 - "Red cape and slippers for a stay at home night"
Now lets move on to other designers before all of this post becomes about Alexander McQueen (Which it kind of has already. No matter, we'll save what we can). No more ranking because it's a bit difficult from here on. But notable names that have shown some consistency with darker looks are Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, some of the Valentino collections and, later, Ulyana Sergeenko. Add Vivienne Westwood in there too (you know, for the vampires that have rebelled against the aristocratic system).
Valentino A/W 2013 - "Misty black voiles for a perfect blend into darkness"
Ulyana Sergeenko S/S 2013 - "The spoiled kid of the pack, the youngling that likes to look innocent but is really a beast at heart"
Valentino A/W 2012 - "Royal blue and alluring cutouts"
Gucci Fall 2012 - "Red like blood. With ruffles"
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2011 - "Everyone needs at least one striped item of clothing. That goes for the undead too"
Christian Lacroix Fall 2008 - "Who said that creatures of darkness can't wear colors?"
Valentino A/W 2012 - "Royal blue and alluring cutouts"
There you have it, some of my favorite gowns from past catwalks. There would be so many more to add, but then the broadband would implode. And besides these famous designers, there are also the "smaller" (or better said, less famous) ones that also have created and still create unique pieces. Plus the editorials with different stylings and locations. But about all that, in another article.
