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LouieDisco Fever - Sparkle in Spring
August 3rd 2007 06:57
Studio 54 will be eating its heart out in the coming spring / summer when Sydney breaks out in shiny sequins to head out and boogie like its 1977. From haute couture to locals, the shiny and colourful is making a comeback. Sequins moved into the gauche for a while there, but it's back, and it's got its boogie on.
Given the excessive styling of the new trend, it's best to keep accessories to an absolute bare minimum in order to not go completely over the top. If colour is your thing, go for a rich blue like the stunning Ungaro dress above, or to stay with the current metallics, perhaps a plainer silver or gold might be your thang.
Many of the current designs are simple shifts, keeping with the current 60's feel, but there is a definite movement (couldn't use the word shift again now could I) towards the 70's at least with the shiny detail and colouring. Some designers are taking it that step further, with an interesting meld across several decades, while still being progressive and contemporary with their designs.
Never one to shy away from opulence and extravagant design, Alex Perry has also included some cuts which shimmer and shine in his recent collection. This strapless gold number is an absolute stunner and is sure to dazzle even the dullest event.
Other designers who have caught on to the disco gleam include Givenchy through to the more local Marnie Skillings. Of course the trend is not limited to dresses. Twinkly tops can be found in local chain stores to go with your denims and heels for more smart casual days, or dressed up in some stovepipes and boots.
For those of us on a more modest budget, this trend has luckily not been limited to only high end fashionistas. Chains like French Connection are also producing their own take on the glimmer with dresses like the one below.
This sparkly sensation is a trend that the twenty-something’s will be experiencing for the first time - enjoy the frivolity of it all and dance away your boogie nights in the latest in shimmery flamboyant glamour.
Get Down On It - Emmanuel Ungaro Sequin Dress - pic from style.com
Given the excessive styling of the new trend, it's best to keep accessories to an absolute bare minimum in order to not go completely over the top. If colour is your thing, go for a rich blue like the stunning Ungaro dress above, or to stay with the current metallics, perhaps a plainer silver or gold might be your thang.
That's The Way (u-huh u-huh) I Like It - Cohen Et Sabine Silver Dress - pic from cohenetsabine.com
Many of the current designs are simple shifts, keeping with the current 60's feel, but there is a definite movement (couldn't use the word shift again now could I) towards the 70's at least with the shiny detail and colouring. Some designers are taking it that step further, with an interesting meld across several decades, while still being progressive and contemporary with their designs.
Born To Be Alive - Shakuhachi Silver Dress - pic from shakuhachi.net.au
Never one to shy away from opulence and extravagant design, Alex Perry has also included some cuts which shimmer and shine in his recent collection. This strapless gold number is an absolute stunner and is sure to dazzle even the dullest event.
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Alex Perry Strapless Golden Dress - pic from vogue.com.au
Other designers who have caught on to the disco gleam include Givenchy through to the more local Marnie Skillings. Of course the trend is not limited to dresses. Twinkly tops can be found in local chain stores to go with your denims and heels for more smart casual days, or dressed up in some stovepipes and boots.
For those of us on a more modest budget, this trend has luckily not been limited to only high end fashionistas. Chains like French Connection are also producing their own take on the glimmer with dresses like the one below.
Disco Inferno - French Connection Serpent Dress - pic from frenchconnection.com.au
This sparkly sensation is a trend that the twenty-something’s will be experiencing for the first time - enjoy the frivolity of it all and dance away your boogie nights in the latest in shimmery flamboyant glamour.
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Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
I love that first dress and the Alex Perry dress and oh God...don't start me on glittery gold shoes!!
Oh.kayyyy. Feeling old...they're going to discover what my age group lived through!!
Wonderful post Chic. Hope you're well hon...
Dusk
(and by the way...these bags should fit the trend then...)
Comment by DuskDevi
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
But damn the look is fun!!
Comment by Chic Critique
Those bags are very Samantha a la Sex and the City!!
Cute! Thanks again for your comments lovely girl!
Comment by Chic Critique
Thanks for poppin in Kylie!
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Great post as usual, CC
Comment by katyzzz
Photography Tips
MS Paint Art
Oh, those were the days, love colour and gleam and shimmer.
katyzzz
Comment by Miki
Comment by Chic Critique
katyzzz - true - well thought out runway style - of course it appeals to your artistic eye....
Miki - I think clubbing might be a good option, but I guess it depends on what kind of work you do for it to be suitable - probably not, say, if you're a corporate lawyer for example....
By the way - thanks to all for making this the highest rating post I've ever done!! Number 3 in the top 20! Hooray!
Comment by Mountain Fog
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
WELL, I LOVE A BIT OF FLASH AND SPLASH TOO...BUT, IF I WAS TO DARE SQUEEZE MY BLOATED TORSO INTO ONE, I'D LOOK MORE LIKE A CHRISTMAS BAUBLE THAN ANYTHING ELSE....WELL...BESIDES A GROTESQUE DRAG QUEEN....tee hee...(oops!.. just saw the capitals...mistake...not yelling...sorry...but can't be bothered retyping it all!!)
By the way "Chic" one of your Domain Name suggestions has made my short list, check the rest of them out and post another one under the new short list post, if you have one. Tanx!!
cheers and sequins!
fog