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Monday, August 17, 2009

Yea or Nay: Ripped Tights

Darlings, let's look at a trend that was old when the Olsen twins were forming eyelids.

Yes, it's the ripped-tight look that's come and gone so many times in the past 30 years, it's almost silly to call it a trend. Among the latest celebrity purveyors are Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Ashley Olsen.

It's also been making appearances on the runway. Alexander Wang brought it to his fall 2008 collection, and now Monique Lhuillier is suggesting it for a more sophisticated, mainstream type of look for Fall 2009.


Alexander Wang Fall 2008 Collection








Monique Lhuillier Fall 2009 Collection


We think it looks interesting with high-end clothes, but only as a styling choice for the runway. It brings some visual interest and offers a contrast when displaying the clothes, but we can't say we'd want to see them worn like this in the real world. We do love the tops worn under the dresses, though. That's at least something new.

And you, little minion? What do you think?


(Mad Men post is coming. Be Patient.)



[Photos: Style.com/Coutorture.com]



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