American history was one of the themes going on at Elisabetta Franchi’s show. Normally, this theme would have raised some eyebrows, but this time around, that was not exactly the case. Whispers of approval and admiration were filling up the venue, as models strutted down the runway in wide-brimmed hats and garments that were inspired by a 19th century America. The collection was actually very rich in terms of fabrics, unveiling a slew of lace, tulle and voile pieces. High-collared looks garnered a lot of attention, as well as the puffed sleeves and the symbolic ruffles.
The designer seemed to have concentrated on an appealing historical lore, bringing back the memories of a lost time in the most fashionable way. It was a “femme de la prairie“ kind of collection, but in the most sophisticated kind of ways – kind of what Franchi does to a theme, she turns history into a today’s fashionable haven!
Cindy Menassa
