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LA Spring 2005
Verdad
BON VOYAGE NAUTICA GIRL
By Sedef Kokcuoglu

LA, October 25 -In an exclusive interview with Fashionlines, Louis Verdad proclaimed, "My clothes say things that I cannot put into words. I have a passion for things that are old. I walk into an antique store and I go crazy. I see so much new in the old, it is fascinating." In line with that desire to "tailor" the timeless grace of the by gone eras to fit the needs of modern life, Verdad once again revisited the gold-gilded pages of fashion history for his Spring 2005 look.

Rehashing the 40s fascination with nautical themes and motifs, the man of the moment paired ultra feminine knits with razor-sharp fitted jackets, defined by exaggerated shoulders. Against the back drop of the heartbreakingly romantic tune, "Besame Mucho," Verdad sent out a dreamy procession of navy culottes, poplin sailor dresses, pin tucked-chiffon plackets, sweetheart neckline blouses, bouclé suits, and ruffled Capris. Cast in black, white, navy blue, soft pink and muted pistachio colors, accentuated by ribbon, button, and dentelle, accents Verdad's creations channel the glamour of unforgettable cinema icons like Vivien Leigh, Ingrid Bergman, and Deborah Kerr.

Louis Verdad's nostalgia infused high-waisted trousers, Swiss dot puff sleeve shirts, trumpet skirts, pinstripe suits and eyelet petticoats redefine avant-garde elegance. Once again mesmeric charm, impeccable style and tantalizing polish are in vogue.












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