Opulent 16th-century fashion gets a high fashion makeover with the 'Dark Kingdom' Collection by Daizy Shely.
The designer of Istituto Marangoni -- a Milanese professional art school -- has created lavishly voluminous attire. Shely claims that her inspiration was a result of fascination for 16th century fashion from the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
Her inspired collection is a nod to the luxuriant tendencies of royalty. In relation for her dual-shade color palette, she explains that, “Queen Elizabeth had dresses of all colors, but white and black were her favorite colors as they symbolized virginity and purity."
With the inclusion of 'gorgera' to her designs, the artist creates an over-the-top look for the collection. The incorporation of leather, taffeta and embellishments add a stunning intricacy to the pieces that is highly intriguing. The Dark Kingdom explores the realm of exaggerated beauty.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Opulent Fashion
- High fashion designers should consider creating opulent designs that pay homage to historical fashion trends.
- Intricate Embellishments
- Designers looking to captivate audiences should consider incorporating intricate embellishments into their collections.
- Exaggerated Beauty
- The fashion industry could benefit from creating collections that explore the realm of exaggerated beauty.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Fashion
- Luxury fashion houses can innovate by paying homage to historical fashion trends with opulent designs.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Textile manufacturers can benefit from the production of intricate fabrics that feature the embellishments used in opulent fashion collections.
- Fashion Education
- Fashion educational institutions can offer courses or workshops focused on the historical fashion trends that inspire opulent designs.
