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Fashion REVIEWS
Queen
for a day
Sign me up! Who wouldn’t want to be queen for a
day? Fashion designer Alberta Ferretti certainly
broke out all of the tricks for her fairytale fall line.
Harkening back to the opulence of the Italian Renaissance,
Ferretti incorporated details like gilded brocades,
flared skirts, high necklines, heavy embroidery, rich velvets,
jacquard patchworks, luxurious mohair and textured trapunto.
Alberta Ferretti has been working as a dressmaker since
1968. Known as “the woman who works to make women
always beautiful,” she currently runs two fashion lines, Alberta
Ferretti and Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. Though her
company’s showroom is in the fashion capital of Milan, her
studio remains in her hometown of Cattolica. She designs
clothes that “enhance not only the silhouette but also the
personality of the women who wear them.” It’s no wonder
celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep,
Anne Hathaway, Scarlett Johansson, Christina Ricci, Demi
Moore, Jessica Alba and Queen Rania of Jordan are all regular
patrons. (www.albertaferretti.com)
These dramatic, captivating, almost theatrical ensembles
make you think of saying silly things like, “Oh, Romeo …”
or “Your palazzo or mine, m’lord?”
The centerpiece of Ferretti’s fall line is this layered, sheer silk
dress featuring intricate gold and red embroidery. The rest
of the runway didn’t disappoint, showcasing countless romantic
looks in rich colors and luxurious fabrics embellished
with gems, unbelievable embroidery and lace. Look
closely. Every last-minute detail has been attended to —
gemstone buckles on velvet heals, lace-trimmed collars and
cuffs, bobbles that sparkle like crown jewels. Playing queen
for a day is a pretty good gig.
by Mary Racila
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September 2015
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