They’re everywhere, and there seems to be no escape!  Yes, next season will no doubt be all about the ruffle.  Whether childishly sweet or artfully high-concept, these girly-girl staples made an appearance on nearly every spring runway.  Galliano, for one, plastered them on everything from shoes to coat sleeves, and Lanvin (below) fashioned them into beautifully shaped, fluid, and impeccably tailored pieces of art.  Meanwhile, Miuccia Prada at Miu Miu (above) hardly let a look pass onto the runway without at least one ruffle attached.  Glovelets, collars, ankle socks, even antiquated-but-oh-so-new bloomers and petticoats featured these ubiquitous forms.

Do designers mean to turn us all into little girls and sculpture enthusiasts for Spring, or is it about something more simple?  Ruffles are the ultimate girlish, thrilling, fun visual, and this season we like what we see.

Don’t be afraid to explore the possibilities of this trend - designers are doing it, so why shouldn’t you?  Invest in a few classic, simple pieces to ground the look, but this Spring- for once - it’s okay to sport as many frills as you like.  These pumps by Irregular Choice are sweet and irreverent, while a wool dress by Marc Jacobs is a fall-weather-appropriate way to get in on the trend.

 

Posted on October 27th, 2007 by ashley