Best of fashion this week: From DKNY's florals to Roland Mouret's bridal gowns, the modern woman has a world of choice
This week, it is all about the Pre Fall fashion that you can get your hands on. Your favorite brands are bringing the latest trends to your doorstep with some of the sweetest deals and then some. Enjoy adding some of the most coveted pieces of fashion for the season to your virtual cart (stay safe, shop online) that is sure to spruce up your stay-at-home wardrobe.
Expect to look cute every day whether you plan to leave the confines of your home (Don't forget the mask!), or just lounge in your backyard to get some downtime in the sun. Bride-to-be's this season can expect a little bonus as you read on, that is if you're going into bridezilla mode unable to decide on what to wear when you're exchanging your vows. Here is our weekly round-up of the best of fashion that you absolutely need to invest in.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham presents the snazzy new Pre-Autumn/Winter 2020 Collection comprising comfortable, free and refreshing pieces of clothing to make you feel stylish all through summer and well into fall. The collection embodies the modern woman and is all about women moving forward. It also features glimpses of the past in terms of giving the saturated palette, floral prints, and gorgeous 70s silhouettes a modern take under the VB lens. Invoking a new sense of romanticism, VB's collection is portrayed as "decidedly irreverent, earthy and optimistic".
Corduroys, wide-wale trousers in eye-catching bold shades to tailored power suits, the collection especially draws attention in its intricate detailing and tailoring. The collection sports some impressive knits taking center stage, as well. VB has also designed long, flowing dresses with the aim of offering women comfortable, uncomplicated, yet sleek and fashionable apparel. The quirky blend of bold and bright colors with prints that enmesh sweet and strong, the collection is for women who live by "carpe diem".
Donna Karan New York
It is that time of the year in fashion, where florals are totally in. Everything floral is acceptable, even if covered from head to toe. Donna Karan knows that florals are totally a hot trend for the summer. So, DKNY is unleashing its petal power with elaborate romantic floral print dresses that let your personality bloom. Florals in fashion evoke a sense of enjoyment and embracing the fun, joy, and romance that accompanies summer. Soft petal and flower prints offer a touch of femininity to the warm weather style, bringing out your effeminate charm.
Get ready to embrace your inner lady with our pick from the DKNY floral must-haves, this high neck ruffle tiered midi dress. We already love the bright dresses with petal prints in soft tints of pinks and yellows, but this dress is a guaranteed stand out. Dark florals give a unique perspective to the spring staple, and if you'd like to admit it or not, we are all suckers for dark clothing in the summer. This calf-length dress is effortlessly elegant and radiates a spring-ready attitude with its high neck design and tiered flowy skirt silhouette. Accessorize it with some minimalistic jewelry and a pair of neutral-toned shoes, and you're good to go!
Balenciaga
In his 15-year period serving as the creative director for Balenciaga, Nicholas Ghesquiers galvanized the fashion houses beloved designs. Loyal fans Balenciaga especially know of him as the man behind the brand's most iconic handbags. Prior to his departure in 2012, Ghesquire's bag designs set forth an aesthetic or silhouette that was continued on, and became symbolic of the brand's bag-making. Demna Gvasalia, the Georgian fashion designer who currently heads the brand, has revamped the classic bag design to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
The bags have been introduced for fall 2020 as the Neo Classic Bag. Gvasalia has taken the fashion house's most recognizable codes and reimagined them evoking a sense of both modernity and nostalgia. The upgraded silhouette features a top handle carry-all, with a structured body and embellished in Balenciaga's iconic moto studs and braided handle detailing. Our favorite from the Neo Classic Bag collection is the Large Top Handle Bag, made of black smooth calfskin in matte hardware. It gives off the appearance of a large top bag with the storage space, but a fashionable leather one at that.
Roland Mouret
For all the brides-to-be and those still crafting their ideal wedding dresses for their dream wedding, Roland Mouret has you covered. Introducing the White collection, Mouret's luxurious offering of bridal pieces for the modern bride comprising some statement-making, jaw-dropping and showstopping wedding gowns, dresses, jumpsuits and separates. In his collection, Mouret reimagines traditional bridal dresses in a modern setting. The ethos surrounding his clothing focuses more on style than trends.
So, rest assured, each piece from his bridal collection is designed in a way that lets you restyle them and wear them on more than one occasion and beyond the wedding day. The longevity of his clothing form the core of his designs that embody the house's signature quality craftsmanship. Our pick from the White collection is Roland Mouret's Salona gown. The simple yet sophisticated gown is crafted from white stretch viscose material, and double as an addition to your formal closet. It is form-fitting and plays on both sensual and perky sentiments. The off-centered neckline is an eyecatching detail adding an enhanced flair of glamor. The collection comprises of bridal clothing, each featuring fine detailing and an exceptional cut that celebrates femininity, while also capturing the bride's individuality
Dolce & Gabbana
'A jungle safari, but make it Haute Couture'. That's the best way to describe D&G's Spring/Summer 2020 collection that invokes its bright prints and multicolored motifs directly from the jungle. The 'Sicilian jungle', as Gabbana clarified. The fashion house plays with texture and a variety of wild prints include tropical florals, palm leaves, animal prints, tropical fruits and West African instruments.
The collection also interspersed with all-black ensembles, a D&G staple. Form-fitting dresses, sheer separates, and Sicilian lace among other eye-catching components form the essence of the collection. The brand is now offering fashion lovers and loyal customers up to 40 percent off on a selection of items from this collection. Go grab your apres-safari outfit from D&G today!
Maison Alaïa
In its Fall 2020 collection, Maison Alaïa picks up its late founder's interests in ergonomy. There are key stand-out points to note from this new seasonal offering. One is that floral prints are cohesive throughout the collection in various semblances. It emanates the eternal link of masculine and effeminate details incorporated in its tailored looks. Dresses in silk chiffon and prints of abstract flowers are featured in clothing inspired form archival samples and the brand's innate designs.
Our pick from the Alaïa Fall 2020 collection is the Habotai silk dress in 'Daisy' print. This shirt-dress in particular stands out for its exclusive graphic daisy print. It is sculpted from ultra-soft, lightweight habotai silk that has a slightly lustrous finish. The skirt falls elegantly down the length of the calf, and the dress is embellished with a belt that accentuates the waist. The brand's ready-to-wear apparel displays exceptional couture through intricately crafted pieces from innovative materials.
Oscar de la Renta
Lace in a way is both underrated and overrated. Yet, no one can overlook the fact that the beautiful, elegant, feminine, delicate, and whimsical material makes a true classic. The sheer material has the tendency to be eye-catching with its patterns. The fashion house's foremost design goal is to accentuate a woman's natural beauty. Lace dresses harbor a unique sense of depth and texture. While it's and be used to add minor and meticulous details to clothing, it is mutli-faceted. You can never go all out when it comes to lace.
Oscar de la Renta's Pre-Fall 2020 collection boasts some of the finest day-dresses in both bold and soft shades, as well as fine floral prints. But where there are florals, there is also lace and the brand takes full advantage of the glamor and elegance of lace in its design. The lace midi day dress with a sophisticated ribbon detail is our favorite among the day dresses in this collection, not only because it is rosy, but because it oozes timelessness in its femininity. It is graceful and a wise choice for any day-time occasion.
Good American
Khloe Kardashian's co-owned brand, Good American, is one of the best denim fashion retailers in the business, And undoubtedly so, because not only does it feature a wide-ranging collection of denim, it is also all-inclusive meaning it has something for women of all shapes and sizes. Recently, the brand unveiled its swim collection entitled 'Good Swim' that features some of the most gorgeous and sexy pieces of swimming apparel and summer-intended clothing. In the brand's own words, they took everything they knew about our bodies and created the swim collection of our dreams.
While we could spend hours gushing and raving about the cute as heck swimsuits, bikinis, monokinis, and one-pieces, we would especially like to give a shout out to this sexy twist romper. This breezy and stylish romper can double off as a swim cover-up, or just the perfect outfit for a night out when you feel like painting the town red. With its's deep plunging v-neckline, twisted shoulder straps, and the glorious pocket featurette at the sides, this sexy and cozy outfits is an ideal addition to your summer closet.