cushnie et ochs fall 2014

 

eindlook 3 cushnie et ochs

 

If there is one current designer label that has a monopoly on va va voom dresses with a signature cool girl edge, it must be Cushnie et Ochs. It’s all too easy when a designer prefers über-feminine, sexy clothing to become stereotypical or downright tacky in terms of style. But with Cushnie et Ochs, a design duo hailing from New York, every look is injected with that confident, cool NY-edge and their clothing line subsequently always feels fresh, modern and never over the top.

Since their spring 2015 collection however, they’ve been trying to expand on their design vocabulary. Don’t worry, they’re not turning their backs on the sexy, they’re just bringing sexy back in new ways. They’re translating it in new silhouettes, materials and details. The Fall 2015 collection still featured a few signature body-con pieces with architectural cutouts, but they’ve evolved their style and added sophisticated knitwear and even some men’s wear inspired details.

Ever since they designed an amazing leather skirt (with a pointed leather hem) a few years ago I’ve been hooked. And this dress is another winner. This black silk draped dress is a bit unusual for Cushnie et Ochs because they’re not exactly known for lace dresses. I styled it with two different jewelry styles; one sleek and sexy, the other sweet and romantic.

On the left from top to bottom:

  1. Kavant and Sharart – Yellow gold and black diamond earring – available at Fragments.com
  2. Kavant and Sharart – Grey diamond ring – available at Fragments.com
  3. Urban expressions – Kym minaudière – available at Nordstrom Rack
  4. Carvela Kurt Geiger – Gemma tassel clutch – available at Kurtgeiger.com

On the right from top to bottom:

  1. Elise Dray – Hirondelle earring in black gold and white diamonds – available at Montaigne Market
  2. Mizuki – Black rhodium branch ear cuff – available at Fragments.com
  3. Elise Dray – Feather ear cuff in black gold and black diamonds – available at Montaigne Market
  4. Elise Dray – Plumette ring in black gold, grey diamonds and pearl –  available at Montaigne Market
  5. Shoe Cult – Adore leather sandal – available at Nasty Gal

And the dress :