Dolce & Gabbana 'The One - Lace Edition' Fragrance, Guess 'Hondo 3' Platform Lace Heels
Elie Tahari Black Booties, Nina Ricci Shoulder Handbag, Valentino Lace Shaw, Lace Front Peter Pan Shell Top
Dolce & Gabbana Lace Jacket, Aldo Peep Toe Heels
Jessica McClintock Chain Bag, Monsoon Clutch Handbag, River Island Black Clutch
Lace; a fabric that was once a highly coveted luxury that dates back to 1500 A.D. is now a staple wardrobe piece for the fashion forward. I have an unhealthy love for lace but more importantly an appreciation for it. On runways from New York to Paris designer labels such as Chanel, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana use lace in their haute couture designs. What do these designer brands have in common? All are made in Italy where the history of lace begins.
With beginnings in countries across the continent of Europe there are many different types of lace based on technique, pattern, color and weight. The French town of Chantilly; where silk lace was made, gave birth to Chantilly Lace; the most magnificent black lace. Guipure; a silk and cotton mix lace, Paris and Mechlin; a tule lace, Brussels; well known for its delicacy and beauty as a fine lace with a raised or applique design, Valenciennes; a rich handmade lace with floral patterns, and Blonde lace; made of silk and floral patterns, are just a few versions of this strikingly beautiful fabric.
In the production of lace; a fine web of silk woven to perfection, the labor of professional needle workers was intense and the intricate details of its design remarkable. Other forms of lace work included bobbin, crochet, tatting and knitting. Formerly made by hand and now made by machine, lace is as versatile today as it ever was.
Lace; a fabric that was once a highly coveted luxury that dates back to 1500 A.D. is now a staple wardrobe piece for the fashion forward. I have an unhealthy love for lace but more importantly an appreciation for it. On runways from New York to Paris designer labels such as Chanel, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana use lace in their haute couture designs. What do these designer brands have in common? All are made in Italy where the history of lace begins.
With beginnings in countries across the continent of Europe there are many different types of lace based on technique, pattern, color and weight. The French town of Chantilly; where silk lace was made, gave birth to Chantilly Lace; the most magnificent black lace. Guipure; a silk and cotton mix lace, Paris and Mechlin; a tule lace, Brussels; well known for its delicacy and beauty as a fine lace with a raised or applique design, Valenciennes; a rich handmade lace with floral patterns, and Blonde lace; made of silk and floral patterns, are just a few versions of this strikingly beautiful fabric.
In the production of lace; a fine web of silk woven to perfection, the labor of professional needle workers was intense and the intricate details of its design remarkable. Other forms of lace work included bobbin, crochet, tatting and knitting. Formerly made by hand and now made by machine, lace is as versatile today as it ever was.
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