Thursday, April 22, 2010

Divine Draped Dresses

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s Jewels of Denial Ring Giveaway is the lovely Kristin of Bon Bon Rose ~ congrats!
Now on to delicious draping!
Fall 2010 runway coverage via style.com except where otherwise credited.
Alexander Wang
Anne Valerie Hash
Bensoni
Bottega Veneta
Costello Tagliapietra
Derek Lam
Diane von Furstenberg
Donna Karan
Doo.Ri
Douglas Hannant
Elie Tahari
Emanuel Ungaro
Gabriele Colangelo
Halston
Isaac Mizrahi
J. Mendel
Jeremy Laing
Jill Stuart
Julien Macdonald
Lanvin
Luisa Beccaria
Matthew Williamson
Michael Kors
Nanette Lepore
Narciso Rodriguez
Nicole Farhi
Peter Som
Rachel Roy
Roland Mouret
Sharon Wauchob
Sophie Theallet
Tadashi Shoji, via nymag.com
Talbot Runhoff
United Bamboo
Veronique Leroy
Victoria Beckham
Vionnet
Vivienne Tam
Wayne
Diane von Furstenberg Layly tiger dress; this and next four at net-a-porter.com.
Alldressedup draped jersey dress.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania draped jersey dress.
Alexander Wang draped satin-jersey dress.
Temperley London Diabolo beaded drape dress.
Derek Lam draped dress; this and next two at shopbop.com.
Thakoon Tidal draped dress.
Catherine Malandrino draped neckline dress with flutter sleeves.
Do you drape, darling?
xoxox,
CC
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59 comments:

  1. NuheilaApril 22, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Love J.Mendel's blue dress-amazing!



    Nuheila

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  2. www.janetteria.comApril 22, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    I love them all. Beautiful!

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  3. Laura TreveyApril 22, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Happy Thursday Carrie!
    I love these... the draped look is very elegant ~~

    xoxo Laura

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  4. Amanda LeeApril 22, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    LOVE J. Mendel, DVF, Alexander Wang and the Vicky B ones!

    love love love this post!

    xx
    a.

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  5. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I love Jill Stuarts's, Mendel, and Ungaro very beautiful! I have big hips and these types of dresses helps minimize them.

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  6. Monkey MaeApril 22, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    I'm all about draping and love how it cleverly disguises icky areas.

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  7. Inspiration existsApril 22, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Love draped dresses - very feminine and sophisticated. Most of all - Vionnet and Lanvin.

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  8. The Simply Luxurious LifeApril 22, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Draping can hide so many sins - love them!

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  9. Michael St. JamesApril 22, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Love that Lanvin look! Nude is the new hue.

    www.bagpoor.com

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  10. MarianApril 22, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    I think the reason why i am so into draped garments is their versatility. A lot of them are so great for layering.Divine draped dressed indeed sweetie! Amazing how inventive designers are draping wise.It gets more clever each season.
    glam kisses,
    marian.

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  11. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Congratulations to the lucky winner!! Also, I adore draping! It's so flaterring on most anybody!

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  12. TheStreetFashion5xproApril 22, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    great selection...you have great style

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  13. BrigadeiroApril 22, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Ah...a post so close to my heart...LOVE draped dresses!!!
    xx

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  14. daisychainApril 22, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Loveeee these CC x

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  15. stilettolover91April 22, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Stunning dresses!!! I'm loving them all!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  16. FASHION SNAGApril 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Love beautiful draping!

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  17. 6rooveApril 22, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I love drapings! especially whene the materials are sheer, delicate, transparent, then all looks really interesting and wonderful

    thanks for sharing!
    hugs :)
    6roove

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  18. gleeApril 22, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I love that first drape along with the boots.

    p.s. It's always a puzzle to me where do you get all these fabulous photos and how do you manage? you're very resourceful blogger I should say :)

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  19. erika soroccoApril 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Congratulations to Kristin - LOVE Bon Bon Rose! What else do I love? That Emanuel Ungaro piece. The color is heaven!! :)

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  20. A PIECE OF PASSIONApril 22, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful! I want the blue one!

    xoxo

    A PIECE OF PASSION

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  21. Raquel T.G.April 22, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Me encantan los drapeados, me parecen increíblemente elegantes!!!
    1besoo
    xx

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  22. Mary @Delightful BitefulsApril 22, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    I love your posts! I desperately need an extravagant outing!

    xxMK

    http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/

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  23. HelenApril 22, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    An artfully draped dress, blouse or skirt can hide a multitude of sins! I LOVE draped anything!

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  24. FashionstyleApril 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    So pretty !!

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  25. carolina @ patagonia giftsApril 22, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    love, love, love drapes, darling! faves: ungaro, laing and williamson. stunning. hope you have a great day! xo

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  26. The Trendy FashionistaApril 22, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    You're right, these wrap dresses are divine!!!

    -The Trendy Fashionista
    http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

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  27. Jen HsiehApril 22, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    breathtaking! i'm obsessed with well done draping. the first dress has my vote...can't take my eyes off it! :)

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  28. CatApril 22, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Love the easy, form fitting, yet somehow, very forgiving drapping style! Swoon...I can hardly pick my favorite :)

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  29. BonBon Rose Girls KristinApril 22, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    OMG, I can't believe I won. Thank you so much! LOVE the Wang!

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  30. Denisa LApril 22, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    simply gorgeous

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  31. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful draping! Love.

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  32. WanderlustingApril 22, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    You nailed this one on the head Carrie!

    I love love love draped dresses...Elie Tahari, the nude ones, ahhh, they are so perfect for me because they hide all of my flaws (pudgy tummy, etc) and are so damn feminine!

    Lusty xx00

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  33. TERI REES WANGApril 22, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    I'm still and again mad for all the 80's drape of disco days.

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  34. LisaApril 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    I love the Alexander Wang dress.

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  35. ahoymichelleApril 22, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my! I especially love Jeremy Laing, Anne Valerie Hash, and Veronique Leroy's dresses!

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  36. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 22, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    I love so many... I need to find a cheap draped dress! lol:)

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  37. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Here are some serious favorite of mine !!! I'd say Wang + Talbot win it !!

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  38. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    ELegantes y MUY MUY CHIC!:)
    me encantan!
    la verdad es que nose por cual decidirme!!
    UN BESAZOOO!:D

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  39. Nubia MejiaApril 22, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    I love how the first dress is half sheer. They are all gorgeous

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  40. InésApril 22, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Fantastic post,love all dress!

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  41. JEAN-PIERREApril 22, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    you have great tast, i love all of these

    http://uncouturier.blogspot.com/

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  42. julianne.April 22, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    draping is so beautiful to me.
    i am inlove with these.<3

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  43. Princess Leia OrganaApril 22, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    oh my gosh! these are the prettiest dresses i've ever seen! i love the draping! very classy and chic!

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  44. Iva MessyApril 22, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    so beautiful!!!

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  45. GraceApril 22, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous picks! The Donna Karan would be my favorite.

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  46. ElaineApril 22, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    So amazing!

    Enter to win a vintage button-down shirt!
    clothed much, a modest fashion blog

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  47. OliTaApril 22, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    All are fabulous dresses ! A dress by Narciso Rodriguez is my favorite, just love the fabric and design.

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  48. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    That Elie Tahari dress is LOVELY! I'm not even a big wearer of red but I would definitely wear that!

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  49. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Gorgeous selection of "drapery"!

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  50. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersApril 22, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    I love drapy dresses, especially if they are still tight on the body. What a sexy style?

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  51. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    the maxi derek and lam dress is amazing!

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  52. Leeann @ Join the GossipApril 23, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    The strapless blue one is my fav of he bunch!

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  53. B a la ModaApril 23, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Can you believe that yesterday I was looking for a draped dress with draping on the side seam and couldn´t fin it? I hope this trend reaches the stores soon.


    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  54. hopelleApril 23, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    this post makes my eyes tear, that's how much i love it! alexandra wang can never be wrong!
    I always know i will be inspired when i see your posts!

    take care!

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  55. Stylista FitnessApril 23, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Love draping :D elegante!!

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  56. Style, She WroteApril 23, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Fab post, yet again. I love the Elie Saab dress.

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  57. ChikitaRosemarieApril 23, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    the drapes are gorgeous!!!
    i love drapes too, they are always elegant, always figure flattering. thanks for posting this! :D

    loves,
    -CR
    sociologicallystylish.blogspot.com

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  58. AnonymousApril 24, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Ahh, love them all, they are all amazing!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    www.meg-land.blogspot.com

    xx

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  59. Kristin HApril 24, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Love love love drapes!

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