1920s dresses & flapper-style clothing: Fabrics Materials include silk serge, crepe flamingo, much crepe satin, much stiff satin and a good deal of moire, crepe de Chine, plain and printed chiffon, much lace, Georgette
1 yard (0.9m) for size medium
Worn for my favorite dinner of the trip
Maximal volume, such as a dramatic ball gown skirt or an extended silhouette High-impact embellishment, like heavy beading, intricate sparkle, or dense appliqu Statement structure, including corsetry, sculpted bodices, or architectural draping A showstopping train, detachable overskirt, or layered back detail Bold sleeves, capes, or shoulder details that change the proportions of the look Tip: Choose a main character detail If youre unsure where to start, pick one feature you want people to remember (a dramatic train, a sparkling all-over finish, or a voluminous skirt) and make everything else support it
The launch of this dress, inspired by the distinct mandarin collar of the Chinese qipao and Vietnamese ao dai, fused with a short skirt and bell sleeves for a modern take, marks a special milestone not just in my career as a designer, but in my life too
