spring LOOK 3

Wearing all black doesn’t have to mean boring or lugubrious. To the wealthy Dutch of Vermeer’s time, it was the most prestigious fashion color, because it was the most expensive to make. It can be sheer delight when it involves airy tulle overlain with artisanal flowers to elevate your style for day or night. Black is a natural fit for spring when its monochromy focuses your attention on what is important to the look: in this case hundreds of hand applied wildflowers glinting with sequins and embroidery. The profusion of detail is as wonderful as the impeccable workmanship in jacket, blouse and pencil skirt.