Mention Victoria Beckham’s name to any fashionista and you’ll get a barrage of criticism. Too short, too tight, too much cleavage… would be the general response – and as a rule they’re not wrong. But could this opinion be on the verge of change?Yesterday afternoon saw the launch of La Beckham’s first line of dresses. And there was hardly a line of negativity from the hard-to-please fashion press.
The line also looks set for commercial success as buyers have already begun competing over the rights to sell the A-list WAG’s design debut.
The 10-piece collection under the ‘Victoria Beckham’ label is made up entirely of dresses. Taking a lead from the former Spice Girl’s signature style, the figure-hugging styles bear more than a little resemblance to Roland Mouret’s sellout ‘Galaxy’ dress of two years ago.
There is a notable absence of cleavage though, and all hemlines fall a couple of inches below the knee, lending a sophisticated edge. There was also a subtle nod to the trend for fetish-inspired detail with rose gold zips running the full length of each dress.
Pussy-bow necklines and high waistlines were rather more demure trend-inspired details, which lent a classic, almost retro feel.
Interior corsetry is a highlight of the collection. Grosgrain waistbands and shoulderpads make for clever nips and tucks that fit and flatter the wearer. A feature sure to guarantee success.
courtesy of www.dailymail.co.uk
