DVF: Celebration of the Wrap Dress

Diane Von Furtsenburg has invited us into her home in Connecticut for a first-time photo-shoot of her vintage and contemporary DVF collection.  This invitation comes as a fortieth anniversary celebration for her most famous garment: the wrap dress. The photo-shoot and video (find it on vimeo) was styled by Natalie Joos of Tales of Endearment.  I think you'll agree the clothes are fabulous and the photos are gorgeous- DVF can't go wrong in my eyes. 

 

 

The Red Dress

If you haven't noticed, there is a lot of red going on at the moment.  Us women have different names for red.  To men red is red.  To women, red is "cherry red" or "scarlett" or "burnt red".   At the moment, the red seems to be a bright "coral red".  As it is mothers day soon I thought I would focus my attention on the most female garment:  the dress- or frock as it used to be called.  So combined together, we have the red dress.  The red dress is sexy.  It is smart, attention- grabbing, sensual, and - if worn correctly - it can make you feel a million dollars.  These are just a few of my online favourites for an occasion where it is required you be a lady. Happy shopping!... and Mothers Day on Sunday. X

Floral Print Bustier Dress by Rochas 

Scuba Seamed Shift Dress by Topshop

Aster Jersey Stretch Dress by Anglomania, Vivienne Westwood 

Bentley ruched stretch-jersey dress by Diane Von Furtsenberg

Alberto Lace and Mesh Dress by ALICE by Alice Temperley

Strapless Cotton Macrame Lace Dress by Valentino

Well I had to end with a Valentino dress didn't I?  After all that is what his forte is. 

Stella McCartney for GAP Kids

If Diane Von Furtsenburg wasn't already one of my favorite designers, she has just skipped to the top of my mental 'favorite designer list'.  Her iconic funky prints are once again going to feature for GAP kids. All I can think is could I, being a petit size 6, fit into an age twelve printed DVF jumper? hmmmm.... This will be hitting the high street in April. With two and a bit months to go I think I may have to steal a child in order to dress them in this collection....

Only kidding,  Eastenders taught me that was wrong- and who said you dont learn anything when watching soaps on television?