Thread: Even MORE Egyptomania!

But it's not cheesy, it's gorgeous!

Egyptian Gold Tube Bracelet

Spring 2009 Ready to Wear by Marchesa (Resort Collection)

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That Marchesa Resort Collection is beautiful - I liked every dress (especially #22). But is it just me, or was that model really bland and boring? Maybe they are avoiding cliche Egyptian eye make up a la Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra. But this girl looks washed out and way too young for the dresses she is wearing, to my eye.

Originally Posted by dunyah

That Marchesa Resort Collection is beautiful - I liked every dress (especially #22). But is it just me, or was that model really bland and boring? Maybe they are avoiding cliche Egyptian eye make up a la Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra. But this girl looks washed out and way too young for the dresses she is wearing, to my eye.

Perhaps it was intentional b/c I didn't even notice the model, was just admiring the clothing!
But yes, one would think for the "resort" collection at least vibrant and golden glowing, eh?

Good eye, Dunyah, you're very right about the model, her 'look' doesn't seem sophisticated enough for the clothes.

Fun, Azhia, and some costume design inspiration as well! Thanks for sharing.

Those gold dresses at the beginning of the collection are just luscious....

They've used really young, under-presented models to make some of that stuff look fresh IMO. Not that the dresses are ugly, but there is a very old-fashioned 60s look to some of them that screams "70 year old New York socialite" on an older body. They are quite risky on that score.

Maybe that's why I liked them - the old-fashioned 60's vibe.

Originally Posted by dunyah

Maybe that's why I liked them - the old-fashioned 60's vibe.

Me, too!

Originally Posted by zumarrad

They've used really young, under-presented models to make some of that stuff look fresh IMO. Not that the dresses are ugly, but there is a very old-fashioned 60s look to some of them that screams "70 year old New York socialite" on an older body. They are quite risky on that score.

Aaaah *light bulb* I think you're exactly right. I think it's that retro glam that I like, too. (not the ancient Egypt retro, just the Jackie O retro).

It would've been fun to see them on some tattoo'd pinup rockabilly models!! If I had time I'd photoshop something up.

I see Greco-Roman as opposed to Egyptian, but definitely the 60s and 70s right down to a CAFTAN! oh boy. The models in the other slide shows have horrible hair styling. What the hell were they thinking, one has to wonder.

I love the caftan! Looks very Halston to me.

Thank you for sharing! Lovin' it. I agree that the model could have given a little more personality in the shots tho. It doesn't have to detract from the clothing, when done right, it only adds.

More and better ones!!!

cool!

Originally Posted by Azhia

More and better ones!!!

Love the Benjamin Cho dress!

I didn't realize that elephant knees were in for fall (#11) and is it just me or do some of those just look like breast plates? I really liked the last one and the long white number!

I loved the Anna Sui bikini, Balmain black and silver dress, Benjamin Cho, and Temperley headdress!

wow, these looks are a lot of fun! I can't imagine wearing that hairstyle... unless Azhia does it for me at the next RTC!! ..l;,

And the good thing about that hairstyle is that when you got tired, you could sit down and someone could play your head.