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Marchesa
Designers: Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman

• “Marchesa’s collection of opulent gowns was inspired by the works of 19th century Spanish romantic painter Francisco Goya.” [AFP]
• “Even a bit of a menswear vibe was introduced through a shirting striped fabric–which then was used on a deconstructed gown with a mermaid hemline and floral threadwork. Still, it was an unexpected twist for a label known for goddess looks.” [AP]
• “The fearless twosome offered up full-length ball gowns, mermaid-hem dresses, and modern tea-length styles in lustrous reds, silvers, and black duchesse satin.” [FabSugar]
• “A black sheer gauze shirt over a corset and black trousers with a gold embroidered ‘flap’ at the waist (that’s what they called it; it looked sort of like a cummerbund slung low); and an enormous strapless fuchsia ball gown have a limited audience, though to be fair, that audience, aka the red carpet/benefit ball-going/wannabe-principessas of the world, does exist.” [FT.com]
• “But more than just riff on a theme, this collection signaled how Chapman and Craig are continuing to evolve their business. What began as a label best known for frothy Fantasyland looks has become something a bit more, well, realistic. Really. And this is a good.” [Vogue.com]
• “This evening it added new elements to the mix by way of trousers beneath ballgowns and jackets of elaborate folds. So it didn’t feel as much red carpet, instead it was more theatrical.” [Vogue.com UK]
• “The designers had no shortage of reality-based sentimentality from which to draw their creative gusto.” [WWD]