Life’s a Frill

CAPTURE THE JOY OF SPRING AS FASHION BURSTS INTO LIFE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL RUFFLES FLUTTERING AS PRETTILY AS PETALS

Prabal Gurung is inspired by Korean artist Lee Ufan as printed fabric in blue hues interplay as frills on skirts, and across shoulders and necklines. The look is one of contrast: opulence and starkness, pattern and plain, texture and smooth. For a heavier, evening look, Marni’s version is like couture origami. Ruffles are a signature of the label and this season they are reimagined in rich, heavy brocade carved into frills swathed across the legs with fresh white cotton peeping from underneath. To complete the look, balance the drama of the fabric by wearing chunky, three-dimensional jewellery while keeping shoes and bags strappy and simple, respectively.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: BACKSTAGE AT PRABAL GURUNG; HANDBAG BY ROGER VIVIER; SHOE BY LOUIS VUITTON; LOOK BY MARNI; NECKLACE BY HERVÉ VAN DER STRAETEN, AVAILABLE AT NET- A- PORTER

LOOK BY CHLOÉ; PINKY RING BY YEPREM, AVAILABLE AT PLUKKA; FOLDABLE BALLET FLATS BY TIEKS