Oh my word, skip the dresses and go straight to the shoes featured in the Alexis Mabille Fall 2010 haute couture collection. I've rubbed my eyes at least four times now and can't believe how gorgeous those babies are. But enough of that, because the shoes (no matter how incredible they are) can't overshadow the featured designs.
The Alexis Mabille Fall 2010 haute couture collection features mixed-and-matched separates rather than avant-garde gowns. The embroidery, detailing and ruffles are what really make it stand out. Check out the gallery for more scrumptious designs.
Embroidered Gothic Gowns
The Alexis Mabille Fall 2010 Haute Couture Collection is Scrumptious
Trend Themes
1. Embroidered Fashion - The trend of adding embroidery to clothing designs creates an opportunity for innovative textile and fashion designers to add unique embellishments and surfaces to clothing and accessories, elevating basic items into statement pieces.
2. Mixed-and-matched Separates - The trend of pairing separates together to create cohesive outfits rather than traditional gowns or suits presents an opportunity for fashion designers to create versatile and customizable pieces that can be worn in many different combinations.
3. Shoe Design - The trend of elevated and unique shoe designs, showcased in the Alexis Mabille collection, offers an opportunity for shoe designers to push the boundaries of traditional shoe design with enhanced details and embellishments.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Design - The growing trend of incorporating intricate details like embroidery into fashion creates an opportunity for textile designers to specialize in unique and innovative techniques.
2. Fashion Design - The emergence of mixed-and-matched separates as a trend offers fashion designers an opportunity to create versatile and customizable pieces that can be sold as a collection or alone.
3. Shoe Manufacturing - The emphasis on unique and elegant shoe designs seen in the Alexis Mabille collection presents an opportunity for shoe manufacturers to specialize in creating high-end statement pieces with intricate details and embellishments.