Marchesa brings whimsical fantasy and luxury to the runways

The magnificent marvelous masterpieces that Marchesa sent down the runway at New York Fashion Week were a fairytale come true. For their latest collection, designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig took their inspiration from the paintings of John Singer Sargent, and drew from the Edwardian era luxury that his pieces were known for.

The duo wanted to celebrate the powerful woman, but still keep her in the most high-fashion and feminine designs possible. This resulted in a very varied yet cohesive collection which included looks like the usual bejeweled and embellished gowns, tulle Grecian style gowns, and narrow column gowns. Despite the variety of silhouettes used in this collection, all the pieces looked like they happily belonged together.

It's a challenge to ensure that your collection is still cohesive while doing so many varied styles and silhouettes, but Chapman and Craig successfully pulled this off and impressed their packed house of attendees who gave them full applause when they came out to bow. There's virtually no silhouette like a Marchesa silhouette, and the duo's designs continue to be unstoppable. The red carpet favorites did not disappoint, and at least several of these dresses are sure to be seen on Hollywood starlets come awards season as usual.

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