Break Out The Brocade!

An explosion of colour at Winter should be an essential fashion trend every year. I mean how can wearing only black and grey in the darker months bring a smile to our faces?
Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of dark colours, I wear them right through the year but here at Dirty Fabulous HQ we also wear bold colours the year round, maybe even more so during the Winter months.
I'm sure (not sure) it's been proven somewhere that bright colours makes you happy! At the very least you should give it a try and see for yourself.
The Fall/Winter 2017 runways were jammed packed with daring prints and glossy, rich tones. Gucci and Erdem in particular knocked it out of the park!
These bold brocades and embroidered fabrics are nothing new. They were huge in the 50's and 60's and were often worn to the most fanciest of occasions, they aren't just for soft furnishings you know!
Take some inspiration from the new and old:

 Erdem Fall 2017

 Gucci Ready to Wear Fall 2017

Gucci Ready to Wear Fall 2017

 YSL for Dior 1957

 Nina Ricci 1955

 Christian Dior 1957

 1950s evening gown

 1957 brocade dress

 YSL for Dior 1958

1956 floral brocade dress

Dirty Fabulous Gorgeous Fabrics:

Autumn Fashion Inspiration

Wonderfully rich vintage hues of reds, oranges, navy and taupe. Dip into the colours of Autumn!

 Image source via Paper Mothball Vintage, My Vintage Vogue, and Pinterest

Image source via Pinterest, Mark Shaw for Vogue, Couture Allure and Bill King for Vogue

 1950's dusky rose tulle evening gown

  1940's red velvet dress with rhinestone accents

1950's mink satin brocade tea length dress with 50's beaded cardigan and 60's floral hat

1950's navy lace and tulle prom dress with shawl collar and belt

 1950's orange wiggle dress with belt and beaded wool cardigan

Vintage Oleg Cassini taupe beaded cocktail dress with peplum