Monday, November 10, 2008

DECO(ado)ration!

From couture to candles, deco is all the rage! Originally a reaction against the swirls and tendrils of Art Nouveau, Art Deco has become dear to designers for its elegant lines and and captivating geometric patterns.
At right: A dizzying hallway in full Art Deco splendor, courtesy Domino Magazine.
Runway love, via nymag.com except where noted.
At left: Doo Ri
D&G
Proenza Schouler (at right)

Talbot Runhof
Roberto Cavalli tank and necklace; detail photos courtesy style.com.
Rachel Pally lace print jersey dress (right).
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent scallop strapless dress (left). Both at shopbop.com.
Tibi deco poppy dress, currently on sale at pinkmascara.com.
Diesel Black Gold Pasquy silk georgette dress (at right). Go to storedeisel.com to buy.
This Temperley London Mini Fire dress perfectly encapsulates the Art Deco trend! Visit net-a-porter.com to purchase.
J. Crew Italian Deco tank, at jcrew.com.
Rozae Nichols top (at right), via luckybreaksonline.com. Gorgeous!
Madison Marcus purple and black zig-zag pattern Cosmic top, at shopbop.com.
Mint Jodi Arnold embellished tank. Go to net-a-porter.com.
Foley & Corrina sequin Tennis top, on sale at shopbop.com.
Deco-esque eyebrow appliqués in Teen Vogue.
Accessories go art-y:

Runway Inspiration: Missoni
Martin & Osa window print silk scarf, $49.50 at martinandosa.com.
R & Y Augousti Minaudiére clutch, at Barneys New York.
Tory Burch Mandy lamé clutch with diamond jacquard pattern, at shopbop.com.
A geometrically patterned Leiber bag from a current exhibit at the New Britain Museum of Art in Connecticut.
Angel Jackson Rainbow Snake bag, at asos.com.
Arden B. diamond pattern stretch belt. Visit ardenb.com.
Pour la Victoire Bianca platform bootie, at shopbop.com. CC adores these geometricized cutouts!
Oh Deer! Ginger pump. Visit ohdeershoes.com.
Irregular Choice Rainbow's End shoes, pictured at right and avaialable at irregularchoicestore.co.uk. Elfin chic!
House of Harlow (yes, Nicole Ritchie’s line) bangle. Go to shopkitson.com.
For the home:
Claus Porto candle at conranusa.com.
Deal of the Day: Ibiza Wine Glasses, $3.95 each at cb2.com.

What's your opinion, darling: deco-rific or no?

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