CC's suspicions that the royal hue is taking over were confirmed when she saw the New York Times Sunday Styles section today, with a full page Ralph Lauren Collection ad featuring a lone knee-high purple suede boot, opposite a half page ad of a luscious magenta Christian Dior hobo!
When used as an adjective, purple can mean: imperial, regal, or princely; brilliant or showy; marked by excessively ornate rhetoric; and profane or shocking. Is it any wonder, then, that fashionistas are embracing its power wholeheartedly??
When used as an adjective, purple can mean: imperial, regal, or princely; brilliant or showy; marked by excessively ornate rhetoric; and profane or shocking. Is it any wonder, then, that fashionistas are embracing its power wholeheartedly??
CC is smitten, as are designers and their devotees. See the runway:
Javier Larráinzar ruffle-back dress at top left, via Spanish Vogue online
Oscar de la Renta floor length strapless gown; photo above courtesy nymag.com
Christian Dior violet overload, via nymag.com
(Pray, don't wear this hue head to toe . . . But are these little gloves not purple perfection??)
Proenza Schouler silk dress, via nymag.com; note that the hue is paired with its complimentary color - yellow and purple work!
Three shades of purple in three different materials at Tuleh, via nymag.com
Richard Chai curved seam silk dress, at Saks Fifth Avenue
Vanessa Bruno pleat front skirt. Visit net-a-porter.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim gathered dress; currently half off at aloharag.com!
3.1 Phillip Lim gathered dress; currently half off at aloharag.com!
Versace printed silk Gazar dress, at Bergdorf Goodman
Whether you're going girly glamour or 80s punk rock chic, there's nothing better than some purple accessories to compliment your look!
Whether you're going girly glamour or 80s punk rock chic, there's nothing better than some purple accessories to compliment your look!
Marc by Marc Jacobs Pom Pom open toe d'Orsay pump, at shopbop.com
Fishnet body stocking. Go to welovecolors.com.
Aubergine lace thigh high, at stockingirl.com
Photography credits: Runway photos courtesy style.com except where noted.
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