The red, lace Erdem dress was one of the most stand-out pieces from the SS11 collection. The two exits which preceded it saw red seeping across what had, until then, been a collection of pure, virginal white, so when Katie Fogarty sauntered down the runway in this rose saturated number, it became vividly imprinted on my mind.
Michelle William chose to wear it at the BFI London Film Festival, which prompted a steady domino effect of high-street stores creating their inspired versions.
As an 'Erdem Obsessive', who sadly cannot afford the brand, I'm pretty sceptical about the highstreet versions. Up until now, they've all been a very garish, 'highstreet' red, unlike the muted, slightly pink tone of the original, so I've veered away. However, though I'm sure Topshop did bring out a version last year, a new red, lace dress has just arrived and it's probably the best interpretation of the Little Lace Red Dress I've seen.
My Dad gave me birthday money for my 21st last week (ideally for a phone, but clothes shopping is so much more fun!), so I'll be trying this one on asap. If you're after the original, it's available at Net A Porter.
Sources: Net-A-Porter, Shopping The Trend, Style.com
It's so cute! I doubt it would suit me, but otherwise I'd love to get it! And the Erdem one even more of course, if only I was rich :)
ReplyDeleteLace and the colour red complement one another so well.
ReplyDeleteOooo, I loved this dress too from the first time I saw it in magazines! I know asos also have (or did have) a version as well :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean though, the shade of red is beautiful! x