Clearly behind on this trend, I first noticed the use of exposed zippers on Michelle Obama's dress during the Iowa caucuses. I was shocked when she turned around on stage & the zipper on her shift was completely exposed for all to see. My first reaction was disgust as I questioned why she would be buying cheaply made clothing. Since then I have been enlightened to the exposed zipper trend & realize that Mrs. Obama knows more about fashion than I do.
According to Rachael Zoe, "Alber Elbaz pioneered the whole exposed zipper thing at Lanvin."
Other designers have followed suit.
According to Rachael Zoe, "Alber Elbaz pioneered the whole exposed zipper thing at Lanvin."
Other designers have followed suit.
I tried on this Marc by Marc Jacobs Shantung Waistcoat Vest today at Nordstrom. It is fabulous in the front with pretty buttons and a big blue bow, but I didn't realize until I was in the dressing room that I too was participating in the exposed zipper trend.
I do agree that exposed zippers add an interesting design element & a bit of edge to a tailored piece. But, I'm still not sold. To me it looks somewhat sloppy & incomplete on anything other than a hoodie.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
1 comment:
I'll need some time to get used to exposed zippers. Yesterday I passed on a darling little black dress on one of my favorite sites because of a big red zipper running down the back. Now I learn that's IN. Not ready yet . . .
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