Runway Review - Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci’s Collection by Olivier Theyskens had an ethereal feeling. It was a collection about understated romance as he continued to explore a theme that he so loves, Edwardian/Victorian.

Sheerness was definitely key, as most dresses sent down the runway can testify. The sheerness was seen in layers of fabric that created floaty hems on a high-low cut that was featured on virtually every dress. Nude tones were the most important with some washed out yellow, blue and grey tones. There was one outfit with an injection of persimmon and two that were simply black, but they were definitely not making a statement.

There was of course attention to high collars, voluminous shoulders and full leg of mutton sleeves. I almost felt like I had escaped to a world of Disney Princesses.

Gentle floral patterns that look aged and softly faded were the only pattern.
There was a small series of pajama like dressing with shorts seen here and a some jodphur pants, but everything else was all about dresses.
There isn't much to say about the accessories, except that I thought the toeless tights were interesting as were the sheer patched leggings w/ buttons on the side.

Overall this collection was very Olivier Theyskens, romantic, poetic, earthy and pretty but I had hoped for a little more newness.