2. Sheers

The sheer (no pun intended) ubiquity of translucency on the runway made a compelling argument for its versatility. The lucid fabrics reflected the season's emphasis on lightness, injecting refreshing vigor into sportswear, cocktail dresses, and corsets alike. A simple swath of diaphanous material transformed even the most basic silhouettes into couture confections. Some textiles were so transparent that they created the illusion of bare skin; others came just short of opaque. From strategically slashed to underwear-baring, there was an option for everyone (yes, even your grandma).

Akris

Araks

 


Bill Blass

 

Carlos Miele

Chanel



Christian Dior

Christian Cota



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Giambattista Valli

J. Mendel

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jason Wu



Jonathan Saunders

Jil Sander


   

















Narciso Rodriguez



Lacoste



Nicole Miller

Neil Barrett



















Proenza Schouler

Roberto Cavalli








Nina Ricci

Salvatore Ferragamo






















Temperley London

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Valentino

Vera Wang

 





















VPL



Véronique Leroy