Norman Ambrose staged his Fall 2011 collection presentation in a classic Vogue photo-shoot composition. Some of models were seated on white cubes, some standing on ladders and others simply standing, striking a pose. With such amazing lighting – the setting called to take out your camera and start clicking away. Playing into the show, Mr. Ambrose would walk up to the models once in a while and fix up the little things – a tuck here, a bow there. Not that he needed to, everything was perfect.
For his Fall 2011 day looks, Norman Ambrose was clearly inspired by the 70’s. Not the free-spirited boho that spilled over from the 60’s, but the sophisticated and glamorous side of things where high-waisted pants, bow blouses, luxurious silks and fur are king. The embroidered starburst camisole tucked into a shimmering bouclé pencil skirt and the taupe silk charmeuse wrap dress underneath a patchwork mink coat with fox trim were especially deliciously decadent.
Boxy silhouettes and sparkling embroidery take us away from the 70’s when it comes to evening looks. A sequin maxi skirt paired with tulle evening blouse was trimmed with burn-out ostrich feathers. So was the platinum sequin gown. Embroidered cocktail dresses were trimmed with either ostrich feathers or fur. Another was simply paired with a black silver fox stole. Nothing was in excess. All were magnificent.
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