Definitely the former. For generations, the fashion of the royal families i.e. Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth I, Victoria, set the tone that the middle classes would emulate.
In the U.S. we have searched for “royalty” since the days of Jackie Kennedy. There will never be another First Lady like Jackie, so what do we do? We elevate the movie stars to become our fashion icons….be they correct or a million miles “wrong.”
Our bridal industry is driven by what girls see the celebrities wearing. The entertainment industry has driven its own appetite what with all the awards shows now beyond Oscar i.e. S.A.G, Golden Globes, Emmys, People’s Choice. I swear but the Olympics didn’t get that much pre-coverage!
Each year some of the Kansas City radio stations call me the morning after for my personal “Fashion Police” report. It is flattering...but dangerous! Sometimes it is easy to stay “vanilla” with my remarks (and not offend anyone else’s opinion) but this year I can’t. There were some beautiful gowns! And I expect to see some of them inspiring next season’s bridal.
Everyone wants to know my Top 5…..so here goes!
#5….Vera ……I thought it was so “strong” which for the Oscars. There was no missing all the Fortney inspired pleating. And I loved the crimson color.
#4….Cameron Diaz….loved the all over glitter and I’m a nut for metallic’s.
#3….Jennifer Lopez…I’ve never seen her look softer. Loved the asymmetrical side draped
train. That was soooo different. I wonder how that might translate to bridal? There would definitely be a “good side” for the brides to remember when they are posing but the train would certainly be extended in the group photos where it is usually swirled around the bride’s feet.
#2….Sarah Jessica Parker….I don’t even like yellow and gray and I loved this dress. I thought the inverted neckline was gorgeous. Where so often the cleavage is way too distracting, this Chanel gown gave interest to her face with the beading under her chin. Also the back was so architectural…I’m sorry there weren’t more pictures of it from the back.
#1…Sandra Bullock…without a doubt! OMG…I can’t remember a more majestic gown at the Oscars!! The sheer bodice with the lace like vintage bugle beading was both light and yet “Wow!”
In general I was pleased to see the men go back to the classics….nearly all the A-listers i.e. George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Lautner, Steve Martin, Matt Damon, Alec Baldwin to name a few, ALL wore black, single breasted tuxes. They chose a lay down collar and black BOW tie (as opposed to the long Windsor tie). Most of them finished it with a cumberbun in lieu of a vest. I don’t care how often I see that look…it’s like hearing “Ave Maria” every Saturday…how can it be anything less than “perfect?”
As for jewelry…there wasn’t anything worth mentioning but did you notice all the bracelets? All worn on the right arm.
“Worst Dressed?” Well, I’m just not going there.
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