There’s no better feeling than shopping for a red carpet event. Unless, of course, it’s a red carpet event with no specific theme - meaning you’re free to express your style to the world. Enter DIFF(Dubai International Film Festival): a glittering evening filled with photographers, couture and the best in film. What do you wear to such a prominent occasion? We’ve put together our top three trends to help you stand out from the crowd and make all the right style statements.
Gothic Goddess
If your walk-in closet consists of fifty shades of black then this trend is the best way to exemplify your aesthetic. Turn to deep emerald, jet black and the beautiful yet sinister structures of hand stitched feathers, sequins and velvet to create a gothic sense of romanticism. Dries Van Noten’s sheath dress presents a uniquely opulent neckline while Elie Saab’s sparkling black beadwork and lace-up bodice detailing up the glamour ante.
1. Dries Van Noten | 2. Valentino | 3. Elie Saab | 4. Andrew GN^
Painters Muse
Let the mesmerising illusion of hand woven tapestries spread across sparkling floor length gowns create a sense of intrigue. Look for designs across simple silhouettes that emphasise the body with soft colours and intricate designs. Zac Posen’s delicate bias cut tier gown can be accented with sparkling emeralds while McQueen’s vivid fantasia of flora and fauna requires only movie star confidence.
1. Alexander McQueen | 2. Gucci | 3. Zac Posen | 4. Chalayan^
Power Shoulders
Make a subtle nod to the Eighties with a dramatic shoulder that is both powerful and feminine. The perfect example of this is shown at Lanvin, where gossamer lace dipped in silver is ruched at the shoulder for added volume - delicate but powerfully efficient. However, for a truly unconventional entrance pair silk trousers with Elisabetta Franchi’s ivory coat-top embellished in polished gold.
