Disclaimer: I’m 100% biased toward Tadashi Shoji – the man is a design genius and can’t help but create beauty, it seems. Given his historical knack for perfection, there are zero surprises that the SS17 collection is impeccable. In true Shoji fashion, traditional silhouettes are enhanced with unique embellishments. You’ve got your conservative ankle length evening dress, the tunic, the pantsuit, the halter top, the bell skirts – all the basic elements but created out of sheer lace, adorned with carefully crafted embroidery and beading, fringe! All the fringe. My personal favorite is the piece with a flowing white tulle skirt, and a white bodice, the back of which is done up in a rainbow of jewel-tone sequins. Exquisite. You could call this show “Shoji and the Amazing Technicolor Sequined Bodice”, and I would buy into it.
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Tadashi Shoji Fall/Winter 2014 Collection
Fall 2014 collection presentations tend to coincide with Valentine’s Day, and Tadashi Shoji’s new collection is geared toward a woman seeking the intense romance of yesteryear. Designed for an au courant woman, Tadashi Shoji is filled with luxuriant textiles, ornate architectural details, and palatial soundscapes.
Elegant and sophisticated, all standout pieces are worthy of upcoming black-tie galas. Women can look forward to a flame and nude corded embroidery on tulle long sleeve gown, an ivory and nude wooly lace sleeveless column gown, mystique blue silk chiffon and corded embroidery on tulle applique gown with tulle insets, a navy and black Rachel lace banded sweetheart neck strapless gown, and black velvet strapless gown with velvet palette insets and frayed-edge silk chiffon detail.
Other great looks include a flame and black crewel embroidery on tulle cape worn over an ivory and petal corded embroidery on tulle long sleeve gown, as well as, an ivory and petal corded embroidery on tulle cap sleeve mini-dress.
All the guests were enjoying their conversation with fellow fashion enthusiasts while waiting for Tadashi Shoji’s Fall runway show to start. When they were told to take their seats, there was a projection at the entrance of the catwalk of falling snow. This Zen-like image of the snow created calmness in the air which in turn allowed the audience to focus deeper into Tadashi Shoji’s enchanting show.
Tadashi Shoji Fall 2012 Collection: All Lace Everything
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