High-Fashion High

Anna Molinari’s Fall 2006 Ready-to-Wear Collection was anything but earthy. Metallics dominated the runway: gold, silver, white, cream, purple, black, and a jolt of red couldn’t help but be eye-catching.
Sleek lines on shirts, blouses, pants and jackets balanced the feathery, airy skirts and puffy warm coats.
A red velour longed-sleeved mini-dress with a faux fur shoulder sash and a hint of silvery sparkle paired with red Mary Janes must have been the outfit Little Red Riding Hood wished she owned.

Black satin and silk pantsuits for evening are poised to stir up the notion that pants are faux pas for elegant functions. A divine accent to the suit is a diamond-encrusted animal pin worn at the hip. The suit is a tuxedo for women (with a few key swatches of fabric cut out), along the lines of Yves Saint Laurent’s early editions.

An interesting shirt-jacket is a unique creation of Molinari’s, with a swooping breast-skimming neckline and feathery puffed-out shoulders and long sleeves. Paired with lace-up metallic gold snakeskin pants and eye-popping purple sequined pumps (my personal to-die-for must have of the show), the outfit suits a futuristic snow goddess.
Adding to the fun array of styles sure to meet a variety of fashionistas’ approvals, a bright purple 1980s prom-style strapless mini-dress was a runway stand-out. Now, this wasn’t bad 1980s prom, but a sexy, satiny, ruffled and cinched edged dress that looked just like those white go-go boots were made for walkin’ in it.