Bandaged: The Art of the Skintight Minidress

Ahhh September. This is the month where designers debut their spring ready to wear collections. I must say that I was a bit disappointed with most of the Spring '09 collections, but one little collection caught my eye. The Herve Leger by Max Azria Spring 2009 ready to wear collection is amazing and drop-dead sexy.

The collection features the infamous bandage dress with a few fresh twists. Azria added a gradient pattern to create an architectural illusion. He featured the pattern in shades of red, white, and gray. He also experimented with creating dresses with off-the shoulder necks and cutout patterns on the neck and sides. One of his best pieces was a sparkling gold off-the-shoulder mini. Azria also dazzled with a few sexed-up versions of the classic Little Black Dress. The best part of this collection was the fact that it is very wearable; I would personally wear any number of these dresses out to a club or upscale party. Unlike most of the Spring 2009 collections, which featured outlandish styles, Herve Leger by Max Azria stayed in touch with its youthful clientele (the designer's biggest fans are club rats and young stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna). I recommend squeezing into a Herve Leger mini, throwing on some five-inch Louboutins, and heading over to Les Deux, LAX, or another Hollywood club; you're bound to attract some paparazzi.





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