While Galliano’s creations for Christian Dior’s AW10 couture collections may have been full of clashing violets, buttercups and fuchsias, complete with vertiginous hair and make up resplendent as a Venetian mask; the guests took a different tack. With their soft edges, muted palettes and sweet details, Jessica Alba, Lily Cole and Lou Doillon kept things very low key – perhaps realising that to try and compete with such startling creations on the catwalk in front of them would have been a mistake.
Lou dressed up her faded 7/8th jeans with an ice toned silk blouse, chunky black heels added a sturdy touch and stopped the look from being too delicate, in keeping with her shambolic-chic style.
Jessica opted for blush toned florals in this frothy strapless gown – with subtly dishevelled hair and minimal accessories she looked fresh, clean and elegant, yet without distracting from the main event – the perfect option for a wedding guest perhaps?
Lastly, Lily Cole channelled 70’s maximalism in oversized amber shades paired with a little black number. The lace overlay reduced the potential harshness of the dark dress, replacing it instead with a whimsical element. With her hair loose and relatively untouched, she oozed effortless glamour. So far so good for the fashion event of the year!
