Designers are certainly tipping the SCALES these days! Whether with pailettes, feathers, scallops or sequins, things are looking a tad fishy! CC recalls a similar “mermaid” vibe a few seasons ago at Jean Paul Gaultier Couture (Spring 2008 scaled gown pictured below right). Photo credits: At top left of post, everybody's favorite mermaid (sorry, Ariel!): Daryl Hannah in Splash; photo via starpulse.com. Runway coverage is from Spring 2009 via style.com except where noted. Giles red scaled dress for Fall 2008 Fendi scaled shift (left) and skirt (right), Fall '08 Rock & Republic Threeasfour Christopher Kane Cynthia Rowley Eley Kishimoto – the lizard look (how fab are those tights?) House of Holland Nathan Jenden Reem Acra Sabyasachi (3 looks)
Fashion Fringe scalloped dresses What to buy? Perhaps a scaly accessory! Mermaid scarf at lulus.com At left: Gianfranco Ferre brown leather top handle bag with rectangular "scale" details, via style.it. Right: Miu Miu lavender Nappa patch tote, at Neiman Marcus Lauren MerkinChar pleated suede clutch, at shopbop.com Kenzo boots, pictured via Japanese Vogue L.A.M.B.Camden scallop open toe bootie; this and next at shopbop.com. Loeffler RandallClover Scales Pump Tsumori Chisato scalloped mouse flats, at lagarconne.com French ConnectionAlix Abacus sequined dress at usa.frenchconnection.com Fiesta Cocktail dress, at lulus.com At right: pleated top, at victoriassecret.com CC saves her faves for last: At left, Boss Black peacock feather skirt, featured on elle.com Or, if you prefer a bit less coverage, (hello, micro mini!) at right: Elizabeth and JamesPlume skirt. Visit shopbop.com. Get in touch with your inner mermaid, darlings! And tune in tomorrow for more animal instinct inspiration: feathered footwear!
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