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Brooke Vincent wearing a classic LBD with a twist at the 2015 Bafta Awards.[/caption]
Last weekend saw the 61st British Academy Television Awards take place in London's Theatre Royal with some of the nation's biggest small screen stars walking the red carpet sporting an array of fabulous high street and designer pieces. Award shows are the perfect way to predict which Fabrics Online will be popular during the upcoming season and although we are heading rapidly for spring, the BAFTA red carpet was surprisingly awash with classic black dresses. Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent looked elegantly beautiful in a simple black gown by Mark Melia, the dipped hem and pockets added an interesting twist to an otherwise simple design and paired with a pair of classic black courts and minimal accessories Brooke was the epitome of class. Other well known TV stars chose somewhat more adventurous designs. Many attendees seemed to have taken their inspiration from Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez who stunned at the Met Ball last week in attention grabbing sheer designs. Katie Piper opted for a daring sheer, ankle-length Kolchagov Barba gown featuring sheer arms and an intricate lace embellishment whilst US star Dianna Agron chose a semi-sheer design featuring a scalloped neckline and floral embellishments.
From a flirty party dress to an elegant evening gown, no wardrobe is complete without at least one little black dress. The LBD is a timeless classic dating back to the 1920's and is largely attributed to the designs of Coco Chanel and Jean Patou who worked hard to create long lasting, versatile designs available to fashionable women from all walks of life and crafted from good quality, affordable fabrics. Nowadays, with so many Fabrics Online women are spoiled for choice when selecting the ideal material for their classic LBD. In 1926, Coco Chanel published an advertisement in American Vogue featuring a picture of a short, black design which was quickly labelled "Chanel's Ford" and the fashion world's fascination with the little black dress was born. The little black dress fast became a staple item in the wardrobe's of the world's most famous women such as Audrey Hepburn and Wallis Simpson. In recent years, the LBD has been given a new lease of life by fashion designers such as Victoria Beckham. By investing in a custom made LBD crafted from our gorgeous range of Fabrics Online, you can be sure you will always have the perfect outfit on hand for any special occasion.
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Audrey Hepburn wearing what is widely acclaimed as being the most famous LBD of all time.[/caption]
Audrey Hepburn wore what is widely considered to be the most famous little black dress of all time when she starred in Breakfast at Tiffany's as Holly Golightly. The famous dress was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of the twentieth century. The sleeveless floor length gown features a fitted bodice and is slightly gathered to the side with a daring slit at the right thigh; this famous design is possibly one of the most recreated of all time and is reconstructed for everything from look a like tributes and costume conventions to fancy dress parties. Our beautiful black duchess satin Fabric Online is the perfect choice for recreating this classic outfit and paired with Audrey's trademark pearls and oversized sunglasses this is the definitive LBD. Marilyn Monroe is widely recognised as one of the biggest fashion icons in history and is still admired worldwide today by her legions of loyal fans. Marilyn could wear anything and is responsible for some of the most iconic fashion moments in history but even when wearing a simple black dress Ms. Monroe was simply magnificent. One of the most iconic images of the enigmatic Marilyn is the promotional shot from the 1950 film noir, The Asphalt Jungle. In the iconic shot, Marilyn is seen in a beautiful black off the shoulder dress. This is a look which is universally flattering and would be considered appropriate for almost any occasion, this is an outfit quite simple to recreate using a number of our Fabrics Online such as a bamboo jersey. This is one of our most popular Fabrics Online due to the fact that it is so luxuriously comfortable to wear against the skin and features an element of stretch for a particularly flattering silhouette.
A little black dress is often the first choice for when a woman wants to make a lasting impact and can be worn in a variety of designs. For an elegant evening dress, choose our satin Fabrics Online such as duchess satin which is ideal when a heavier weight, matte fabric is required. For a more high end design, our satin Fabrics Online can be used alongside our dress nets and chiffon fabrics for a show stopping outfit perfect for proms and black tie events. To make the most of your figure don't forget our range of high quality body stocking and dress linings designed to compliment our beautiful selection of Fabrics Online.
Brooke Vincent wearing a classic LBD with a twist at the 2015 Bafta Awards.[/caption]
Last weekend saw the 61st British Academy Television Awards take place in London's Theatre Royal with some of the nation's biggest small screen stars walking the red carpet sporting an array of fabulous high street and designer pieces. Award shows are the perfect way to predict which Fabrics Online will be popular during the upcoming season and although we are heading rapidly for spring, the BAFTA red carpet was surprisingly awash with classic black dresses. Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent looked elegantly beautiful in a simple black gown by Mark Melia, the dipped hem and pockets added an interesting twist to an otherwise simple design and paired with a pair of classic black courts and minimal accessories Brooke was the epitome of class. Other well known TV stars chose somewhat more adventurous designs. Many attendees seemed to have taken their inspiration from Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez who stunned at the Met Ball last week in attention grabbing sheer designs. Katie Piper opted for a daring sheer, ankle-length Kolchagov Barba gown featuring sheer arms and an intricate lace embellishment whilst US star Dianna Agron chose a semi-sheer design featuring a scalloped neckline and floral embellishments.
From a flirty party dress to an elegant evening gown, no wardrobe is complete without at least one little black dress. The LBD is a timeless classic dating back to the 1920's and is largely attributed to the designs of Coco Chanel and Jean Patou who worked hard to create long lasting, versatile designs available to fashionable women from all walks of life and crafted from good quality, affordable fabrics. Nowadays, with so many Fabrics Online women are spoiled for choice when selecting the ideal material for their classic LBD. In 1926, Coco Chanel published an advertisement in American Vogue featuring a picture of a short, black design which was quickly labelled "Chanel's Ford" and the fashion world's fascination with the little black dress was born. The little black dress fast became a staple item in the wardrobe's of the world's most famous women such as Audrey Hepburn and Wallis Simpson. In recent years, the LBD has been given a new lease of life by fashion designers such as Victoria Beckham. By investing in a custom made LBD crafted from our gorgeous range of Fabrics Online, you can be sure you will always have the perfect outfit on hand for any special occasion.
[caption id="attachment_8931" align="alignright" width="201"] Audrey Hepburn wearing what is widely acclaimed as being the most famous LBD of all time.[/caption]
Audrey Hepburn wore what is widely considered to be the most famous little black dress of all time when she starred in Breakfast at Tiffany's as Holly Golightly. The famous dress was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of the twentieth century. The sleeveless floor length gown features a fitted bodice and is slightly gathered to the side with a daring slit at the right thigh; this famous design is possibly one of the most recreated of all time and is reconstructed for everything from look a like tributes and costume conventions to fancy dress parties. Our beautiful black duchess satin Fabric Online is the perfect choice for recreating this classic outfit and paired with Audrey's trademark pearls and oversized sunglasses this is the definitive LBD. Marilyn Monroe is widely recognised as one of the biggest fashion icons in history and is still admired worldwide today by her legions of loyal fans. Marilyn could wear anything and is responsible for some of the most iconic fashion moments in history but even when wearing a simple black dress Ms. Monroe was simply magnificent. One of the most iconic images of the enigmatic Marilyn is the promotional shot from the 1950 film noir, The Asphalt Jungle. In the iconic shot, Marilyn is seen in a beautiful black off the shoulder dress. This is a look which is universally flattering and would be considered appropriate for almost any occasion, this is an outfit quite simple to recreate using a number of our Fabrics Online such as a bamboo jersey. This is one of our most popular Fabrics Online due to the fact that it is so luxuriously comfortable to wear against the skin and features an element of stretch for a particularly flattering silhouette.
A little black dress is often the first choice for when a woman wants to make a lasting impact and can be worn in a variety of designs. For an elegant evening dress, choose our satin Fabrics Online such as duchess satin which is ideal when a heavier weight, matte fabric is required. For a more high end design, our satin Fabrics Online can be used alongside our dress nets and chiffon fabrics for a show stopping outfit perfect for proms and black tie events. To make the most of your figure don't forget our range of high quality body stocking and dress linings designed to compliment our beautiful selection of Fabrics Online.