Pocket Protector

Continuing her obsession-with-detail series of posts, CC takes a look at POCKETS on this steamy Saturday. No longer are they simply slim, functional patches of fabric. Now, pockets are design elements in themselves. Where once pockets were reserved for casual wear, they are cropping up on couture!
CC adores pockets . . . they make every outfit, even a floor-length gown, more cosy and approachable. See how the pocket is treated on the runway!
Above:

Amaya Arzuaga pocket madness, via Spanish Vogue online

Left:

Christian Lacroix Couture pocketed gown
The pocket is nearly naked at Givenchy! This picture via nymag.com
Givenchy exposed lace pocket detail
Chanel Couture

Fendi kangaroo pouch

Jean Paul Gaultier fan pockets, Spring 2008

Richard Nicoll pocketed tunic pantsuit, via vogue.com/fr

Temperley London

Zippered pockets at Rodarte; photo courtesy nymag.com

Michael Kors pocketed gold brocade gown

The resort vibe is all the more evident in these pocketed frocks!

Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009

Gucci Resort 2009

Hidden on-seam pockets at Rachel Roy Resort 2009
Even sweaters get the pocket treatment, as at Rebecca Taylor

In the stores . . .

Pockets are lots of fun when they pop up in unexpected places, as with this Vera Wang Lavender cropped faille jacket.

Visit net-a-porter.com to buy.

Where dresses once were streamlined and straightlaced, they are now imbued with a more casual feel . . .

Happie Loves It bow back pocket zebra dress, at asos.com

Side pocket v-neck tank dress, at alloy.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs heart print dress, at Neiman Marcus

Mulberry mixed panel dress with multiple zippered pockets and patch pockets! At net-a-porter.com.
T-Bags print off shoulder dress with rounded hip pockets. Visit shopbop.com

For the truly daring, who aren't afraid of making the pocket an architectural, attention-grabbing element, there is this lovely Chloe side pocket dress. Go to net-a-porter.com.

American Apparel striped pocket front dress $41.00

Fashion credits: Runway photos in this post, including detail shots, courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.

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