The rise in popularity over antiques and vintage fashion has translated itself onto the runways for an exciting show of lace, knits, and pastels. Antique shows are popping up in trendy neighborhoods all over. Just last week New York notables like Martha Stewart, Valerie Steele, and Nora Ephron attended The American Antiques Show at The Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Designers are using the antique inspiration to create garments made of delicate weightless lace, open stitch knit, and airy silk. A palette of pastels and watercolors are airbrushed into soft bouquets and gentle floral prints. Nude lips and angelic swept up hair complete the fairy like look. Daydream of the past, look to history for inspirations, it’s like a Midsummer Night’s Dream with a modern finished edge.
Check out Valentino, Proenza Schouler, Graeme Black, and Donna Karen S/S 11 on Style.com to see the complete shows.
