A dress is the easiest call
If the invitation specifies a formal or black-tie dress code, then men's suits or tuxedos are expected
So it's only logical to wander into the depths of neo-noir, searching for a title that embodies the best of it all, combining classical sensibilities with a modern perspective
**This post was published on May 5th, 2020 and republished April 21st, 2024 with new photos, writing, instructional photos, and updated recipe notes.
Nicole Kidman looked statuesque in this red Balenciaga gown, featuring a giant bow tied at the back of her neck
It allowed the creation of dresses that could be draped - recalling the iconic peplums worn by goddesses in classical depictions - and sewn as to cling to the natural curves of women's bodies, without constricting it or using under-structures to redesign it