Thursday, February 26, 2009

Trendspotting: Zip it Up!

If you didn't already know I LOVE Solange Knowles! Last night she performed at the House of Blues in Chicago as the special guest of British songstress Estelle and performed in the cutest zipper dress. I've noticed recently that I am seeing zipper detaling on everything from purses to dresses.

I first noticed it when I got my Essence magazine in the mail this month and noticed Halle Berry on the cover in a white strapless dress with gold zipper detailing (below).

You can get the 3.1 Phillip Lim Winding Zipper Dress that Solange wore last night at Neiman Marcus in Tyson's Corner for $895.00
This black short sleeve sheath dress with sheer overlay has dramatic winding zipper detailing creating ruffles all over.


You can also try this Mason by Michelle Mason Zipper Tank Dress from Barneys Co-op in Georgetown($264.00). This basic form fitting dress puts a contemporary spin on the "Little Black Dress" with its diagonal zipper detailing (close-up below)


Or for the frugal fashionista, try this Sweeteart front-zip dress. The satin drss with a sweetheart neckline can be found at Bebe in Pentagon City ($159.00).

Whatever your price point, make sure to zip it up this season!

2 comments:

  1. I am looking for a nice zipper dress for a party I want to attend in NY at the end of this month. This post helped alot!

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  2. yes ! i definitely noticed this trend also.. && its funny because i JUST saw some pics of Amber Rose leaving a Jeremy Scott show in Paris yesterday sporting a bright green jacket with diagonal zippers.

    - Aisha

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