Beyoncé wore Mary Katrantzou for the single «Water» featuring Pharrell Williams and Salatiel, in her latest visual album «Black is King», styled by Zerina Akers.
The piece was inspired by electric lightning storms and the painterly colours in the sky after rain. A mix between sunrise and sunset.
The dress is a tech-organza base, selected for its high iridescence and intense shine, printed with a multicolour «rave cloud» which has merging colours of fuchsia, peach, citrus, ocean blue and sea green.
Hundreds of laser-cut oyster ruffles are then tulle bound by hand in correlating colours, amounting to around 500 meters. These are hand tucked into place to create the perfect form of sculpted ruffles. The ruffles are print placed to make the dress bleed from colour to colour across the body.
The embroidery consists of stacked micro sequins and crystal, built up in a 3D style which give them an ombré effect. This is accompanied by thousands of singular ostrich feathers, which are hand dyed in ombré colours, grading to up to three colours in each strand. They are then matched to correlate with the perfect place in the print, to mimic the soft drift of clouds after a storm. The embroidery was partly done in India, with finishing touches by our London atelier, amounting to 7 days of embroidery work on the dress.
Beyonce wore the finale look from the F/W 2019 collection, draped around her shoulders. Also looks 34 & 35 were featured in the same video.
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Photos: © Mary Katrantzou
Exploring the new collection in a vibrant green look from Valentino S/S 2020.
With lovely Gianfranca Addis, Store Manager Valentino Zurich.
There is a reason why Pantone announced it the Color of the Year 2020.
Denim borrows from all manner of eras, from the ’70s to the ’90s, more sophisticated than ever and perfect for everyday.
Putting a twist on the classic suit, designers embraced the Bermuda short suit for spring.
Welcome to the resurrection of the waistcoat. Wear the vest alone to a formal event or get dapper with a tailored three-piece.
This season, designers are encouraging us to get colorful, when it comes to buttery leather.
Extra volume and statement shoulders go well together.
This season, your adventurous spirit is to be celebrated and you are heading to the jungle in these tropical prints.
Subtle may not be their specialty, but these vibrant highlighter-inspired shades know how to make an entrance.
Crochet is getting a cool update come spring, modern with a special touch of Grandma’s handmade technique.
Seventies-style, bohemian rock accents, hippie silhouettes set a modern Woodstock tone.
Your grandparents’ old wallpaper, but make it fashion in the form of a swinging ’60s motif.
The look is most impactful in jacket form – extra style points if it has a contrasting collar.
Those slouchy white suits transition the monochrome set into daily wear. Alternatively, you can opt for upscale in an elegant lace.
There is a new kid in town. A hybrid between long pants and shorts. Too cool!
Thanks to the Khaite hype, crop tops are no longer cutting it – the bra top has officially entered the party, preferably with a pair of tailored pants.
Set your expectations high and keep your inseams higher with the newest versions of hot pants that are so tiny, they might technically be hot (under)pants?
The all-time favorite dot – simply put, the trend shows no sign of slowing, this summer, opt for colourful pieces.
What will 2020 entail? Feathers, feathers, and more feathers, and it won’t be long before they fly into your closets.
It wouldn’t be a spring trend report without some sort of floral reference. This season, designers are honing in on the queen of flowers, the rose.
Tiered dresses and skirts offer volume, high drama, and maximum twirl-ability, perfect for your next black tie gala.
There is a reason why Pantone announced it the color of the year 2019.
California on your mind? Then go for all that zesty tie dye and those endless wetsuits.
Lace sliced and diced, that is what the new season is about.
70’s crochet, fishnet fabrics and beaded macramé, a crafty theme swept through the summer collections.
The easiest way to energise your wardrobe? Take your tailoring in vibrant citrusy shades.
Decorate your looks with a supersized bow and take the streets with more fanfare than a trumpet.
One trend from the ’90s that I was convinced I would never see again… sorry, my fault! Cycling shorts are back!
Very beautiful! The designers used pleating to create a truly haute-couture silhouette.
It is a fact, the Eighties just won’t go away. This season, it is the acid wash denim that caught my eye.
My ‘it’ item of the season! An all-in-one suit is now your go-to wardrobe solution.
Next season’s partywear diktat is as frou-frou as they come: just add feathers and fringe.
Classy polka dots the transparent way, good girls gone bad!
Live up to the era of the hippie! Rock star and bohemian touches are still found everywhere.
This summer, you’re not fully dressed without a head piece that becomes part of your floral explosions. Wall flowers need not apply.
Have sequins ever ‘not’ been on trend? Perhaps not, but they were so prevalent at the S/S 2019 shows that we can’t ignore them. Personally speaking, I love the take of these designers above that love to work in general with the sparkling fabric. Those looks seem fresh and modern.
My favorite is this stunning 
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel
