alberta ferretti

Attention: Vera Wang, this is how you do an appealing and contemporary take on Greco-Roman dressing. It's interesting to look at Wang's Yamamoto-esque take on goddess gowns where once again cocoon shapes and odd draping devour the model and leave you wondering what and why satin cargo shorts factored into the picture. Alberta Ferretti's approach was a little more literal, but the results were more convincing in their ethereal and weightless execution. The more overtly feminine and soft vision doesn't suggest the Ferretti woman is a shrinking violet but an urbane gladiator who at once pitted against the frustrations and complications of the contemporary world but exudes a polished glamor. Something a lot feminine but a little masculine, I guess you could say. The toga draping punctuated with jeweled accents was romantic but with an edge and the color scheme of cucumber and cream with shots of tomato red and goldenrod were unlike the wan neutral and gleaming bold colors that have permeated shows for spring. The power suit as a contrast to the ultra-feminine cocktail dresses was a standout and the pleated gown that looked as if it had been dipped in red wine was stunning in its no frills and adornment free beauty. I suggest Ms. Ferretti give Mrs. Clinton (the modern woman everyone has their eye on at the moment) a call and drum up this kind of wardrobe for what could be her time to lead in the mess and murk.