
The trend, going on a year old, greets its first birthday with a new grace and maturity.
At right, a Versace Atelier silk organza gown photographed by Craig McDean for
W.
Runway looks have evolved from simple dip-dying to
chiaroscuro nuance via draping and texture, with bold new shapes and textures abounding for Spring 2009

Akiko Ogawa;
this and next courtesy nymag.com. Other runway photos via style.com except where otherwise credited.

Alexander McQueen

Hermés

Aquascutum

Basso & Brooke

Celine

Dries Van Noten

Naeem Kahn;
this and next via nymag.com

Byblos

Chanel pre-fall

Burberry, via nymag.com
What to buy? Consider a boldly gradated accessory, like this Coach ombré
Sabrina satchel

Or perhaps a statement shoe:
Runway inspiration: Lacroix

Modern Vintage
Lillian pump, at shopintuition.com.

Twelfth Street
Seema bootie, at pinkmascara.com.

Jimmy Choo
Panama strappy sandals, at net-a-porter.com.

McQ cowl neck tunic. Visit shopbop.com

Oscar de la Renta cardi; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Hervé Léger bandage dress

Reem Acra belted dress, pictured at right via elle.com

Deal of the Day: empire waist dress, $59 at newport-news.com.
Get the gradation, darlings!
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