Exude royal and elegant grace in this Eric Pineda creation. Pineda’s Holiday 2011 collection is dark and definitely Elizabethan. The entire collection is black and gold with very rich materials being used and great embroidered details applied which gives the collection a very luxe look. This particular dress is quite severe at first glance, but when you look at the specific parts of the dress the amount of careful detail that was put into the dress is apparent. The intricacy of the corset-style bodice is quite beautiful. Though the underskirt is not entirely to my liking with its humongous, golden, building façade, it works well for runway. The overskirt created with a material in black with gold embroidered brocade details adds to the richness and opulence of the look. Don’t leave home without your mantilla and peinata placed on your head and your abanico in hand to complete the look.
Are you feeling like playing the fun and mischievous role of a court jester? Then don this whimsical ensemble by Pineda. The top again conforms to Piñeda’s royal courtroom look for Holiday 2011. The corset bodice and lace and ruffle details embody the Elizabethan –era fashion. The gold, embroidered details on the bottom part of the blouse and on the side slits of the trousers adds to the flair of the ensemble. The usage of black, nude and gold gives the outfit a bold look. Definitely a look only a very self-assured woman can pull off. Paired with sensible platforms in gold and a vintage drawstring evening bag in gold lamé and one can sashay their way down a red-carpet event for an awards ceremony or movie opening. This ensemble will certainly catch the eyes and keep the paparazzi snapping away.
This outfit is a more muted design by Pineda which is definitely more wearable off the runway. Again the colour black is dominant with only the intricate gold embroidery that embellishes the sides of the leggings and the front of the tunic-like shirt. I would not wear the necklace as the model is wearing on the runway as it detracts from the beautiful detail of the shirt. Instead I would opt for chandelier earrings in gold and diamonds. Strappy high heels in black or gold would complete the outfit. A clutch bag in either gold or with Swarovski crystals would complement the ensemble. This piece is a definite must for a classy-casual to semi formal affairs. I would even wear it to work should I have a meeting with an important client. I am sure the client will not forget the outfit.
This outfit by Eric Pineda with the page-boy type of skirt is definitely an oddity if worn off the runway. However, there are certain elements from this ensemble which could be translated and worn off the runway. Unless of course you are the type of person who has a fierce enough personality which can carry this look off the runway. No matter what, it certainly will be a center point for tête à tête! Once again Pineda stays with the somber black colour but tedium of plain black is shot through with gold details. The top of this outfit is a bit more risqué than the other outfits with its sheer top and only the embroidery detail with the gold bits on it for modesty. The balloon-like page-boy skirt is black and gold. The fitted, thigh-high boots gives the ensemble an edge.
Pineda’s Holiday 2011 collection is certainly demanding for the ladies to have strong characters to pull his looks off. It seems however that the same holds true for his collection for the men-folk. The black and gold colour scheme prevails for Pineda’s men’s line; however they are sportier in comparison to the women’s collection. My husband would certainly wear the lace v-neck shirt (with a lot of pushing on my part) as long as it is under a jacket and paired with jeans. But those gold lamé pants would certainly be asking a little bit too much from him. Those pants could only be worn by men who are very assured of themselves or ones who favour to stand-out from the crowd. It is reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s style back in the 1980’s. Transform this look to street wear and you have a classy casual look which goes from happy hours to après dinner hours.
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