Okay, so the Marc Jacob's show clearly pointed to an 80's theme emerging for fall eveningwear, but we're curious what Nina Ricci was thinking. The collection was a group of highly structured gowns more suitable for a debutante from outerspace. Unless we're talking about Sofia Loren at the Oscars, we're not sure we'll see anyone braving these garments on any red carpet.
That said, their construction is beautiful, impeccable. There is something to be said for architectural design that, even if you wont risk it in public, tempts you at least to try it on. In fact, with the exaggerated platforms and puffed up shoulders, Olivier Theyskens' procession reminded us of the way little girls (and future dandies) strut back and forth in front of their mothers' mirrors in what appears to be grandiose party dresses on such small frames, hoping someday to have enough reason to flaunt themselves in chiffon. Theyskens' creations may not be entirely plausible for any setting other than a catwalk, but you can't blame a girl for dreaming right?
Work it, Ricci Girls, but be careful in those shoes! we wouldnt want another Naomi Campbell-Vivienne Westwood incident! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFSzgh1YQ0)
for more of the Nina Ricci Collection: http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?inewsid=6628469
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