bringing to fruition a bit of american design couture; the girls of marchesa produced gorgeous designs for the SS11 show season. with noticeable inspiration relative to that of dior by galliano, the collection is oddly similar conceptually to the fall 2008 haute couture collection. it’s the same volumuous gown designs that really draw such a close comparison. overall, the marchesa brand is always a leader in sophisticated craftsmanship & extreme attention to detail. using soft neutrals alongside black pieces, the collection is a further development & evolution of what we’ve seen from marchesa in the past few season. specializing in red carpet outfitting, the label should have no issues looking for females to wear these gowns & sport these looks. adding an air of versatility & surprise, i was pleased to see a few blazer/pant looks along with some of the jumpsuit designs. the use of sheer textile, as well as the use of tulle was all done extremely beautifully. amazing details, undeniable glamour but questionable concepts compared to dior archives. nonetheless, a wonderously beautiful & elegant set.