The winged dolman sleeves that kick off the gallery above are what initially drew me to Samantha Pleet’s Fall 2009 collection, but the whole series features feminine bohemian cues that are as ethereal as they are easy to wear.
Take the patterned dress and capelet set in the second image, for example. It’s a twist between Little Red Riding Hood and Maid Marian, a grown-up take on a fairytale look. Check out more of Samantha Pleet‘s Fall 2009 collection above.
Winged Dolman Sleeves
Samantha Pleet's Fall 2009 Collection Exudes Retro-Angelic Cues
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