I am not into posting and picking apart every celeb appearance, but when you have lady stars who are known fashionistas, whose very celebrity is often wrapped up in their wrappings, I think that dissecting their sartorial choices is a Vestments mandate. As it happens this week was a busy one, with plenty of material to go through.
First, this appearance from Sarah Jessica Parker:
SJP is wearing a dress by Schiaparelli - an Italian haute-couture label recently resuscitated. The original iteration was known for the surrealist designs of its founder, Elsa Schiaparelli. The new iteration attempts to revive the surrealist whimsy, but to my view, with limited success. This dress on SJP is a case in point - aside for the fact that it is utterly age-inappropriate and unflattering on an almost 50 year old - the nightgown-ish design and print are unfortunate, as it the super low neckline that creates an odd proportion even on a leggy model. BAH.
A much more successful look by the same label appeared on the enviable frame of the fantastic Tilda Swinton, who, by dint of genetics and personal quirkiness, manages to pull off even the most complex outfits on a routine basis. Granted, she usually has the sense to chose items that are flattering and smart. This, with the print offset by a much better color, and a much stronger cut, is no exception:
Our next example comes from Kerry Washington, who wore Sportmax:
Next up is Cate Blanchett in Chloe:
Even she can't pull all these ruffles off. The styling is good (love the earrings and sandals); the white is a good white; but the whole thing looks like a toilet paper commercial. It is super absorbent!
Finally, we have an actress who is merely a wanna be in every way (the chick Johnny Depp left Vanessa Paradis for) - and she is making an appearance here only to illustrate my hatered for Stella McCartney's design aesthetic:
This, ladies, is a dress of ridicule and ridiculousness. I rest my case.
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