Shot by Alasdair McLella for Vogue Paris, this editorial gives some space to a number of designers I don’t know much about. I skipped a number of the photos (see them all HERE), but these seemed worthwhile for one reason or another.

Above: Alexandre Vauthier‘s jacket puts me in mind of some sort of black orchid.

Above: Hakaan’s cutaway dress- the use of a matronly fabric here cracks me up. I’m not too sure what event this dress would actually be appropriate for, but as sexy librarian dresses go, it’s a win.

I love this top – the ruffles, the visible darts- but it once again brings home something I keep running into in fashion spreads the last few months. Sheer is way beyond in. So, what’s a girl to do? Especially those of us living in the US, where this shirt would get you a citation along with everything else.  I suppose here in San Francisco it’s technically legal, but I would catch my death of cold! I haven’t quite figured out what to do with the sheer trend yet. Ideas?

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1. .typhoid Says:
   May 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 AM

   Protip: bandeau tops are classier than bras under anything sheer. Alternatively, duct tape crosses are for people who can’t afford pasties and are too rebellious for them anyway.

2. Vivacious_G Says:
   May 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 AM

   I do love that second, fresh take on a Versace piece. And my god, that girl looks so young, makes me feel really old. She is lovely.

3. RayRoo Says:
   May 22nd, 2010 at 2:40 PM

   I like to wear a black bullet bra under sheer tops. But its more of a look I reserve for very dark bars on nights cool enough to bring a coat or cardigan.

4. mithearwen Says:
   May 23rd, 2010 at 11:26 AM

   Sheer is not for me, but if it were, I would probably wear a camisole close to my skin tone underneath.

5. LovleAnjel Says:
   May 24th, 2010 at 7:39 AM

   Depending on the material, I wear a plain black or crimson/purple camisole underneath.

6. Jennifer Says:
   May 24th, 2010 at 6:50 PM

   As the owner Puritan (a lingerie boutique in Brisbane) I sell some of the most amazing lingerie! My customers and I are always on the look out for sheer clothes to show off fabulous lingerie that it is a crime to cover.

7. Kitsune Says:
   May 24th, 2010 at 10:36 PM

   I agree, lingerie underneath is the way to go.

8. aba Says:
   May 27th, 2010 at 8:22 AM

   Who is she ???
   She is amazing!!!

9. robin charlotte humphrey Says:
   May 28th, 2010 at 8:19 AM

   the top jacket is absolutely breath taking!