Lace, cont...

More lace on the red carpet and the runways...

Emma Watson in Valentino

This iteration of lace in a pale, nude shade is really pretty... While I typically think it is a bit too antique-y and vintage-y, the airiness of the fabric looks beautiful and fresh on Emma Watson (maybe that is because she is like 20-years old?!).

A more severe take on lace continued on the fall 2011 runways at Prabal Gurung (another newcomer and Michelle Obama fav) and ADAM. I like the black lace paneling (like we saw at Jason Wu). And while I wouldn't personally wear a skirt like the one below, I like the unexpected feminine/masculine mix of lace and plaid.

Prabal Gurung

Parbal Gurung

ADAM

ADAM

Maybe this will inspire something sexy for Valentine's Day?

Love Lace

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

As far as Fall 2011 fashion week goes, it looks like we are off to a good start. First Lady favorite Jason Wu (Michelle Obama wore the fledgling designer to her inauguration and many times since) showed a grown-up, sophisticated and very ladylike collection.  The reviews were raves for the most part...  The overwhelming theme was lace...on the sleeve of a coat or a sweatshirt, down the sides of a pencil skirt or a slim paint, for example.

hoto: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

To be honest, while lace trends come in and out pretty regularly, I think of the frilly fabric as a classic. I love a lace trimmed camisole peaking out under a sweater, or a lacy top underneath a suit jacket. While it is standard for evening, a little lace detail here and there looks great paired with jeans for day. Here are some lace picks that are in store now.

Alexander McQueen

D&G

D&G

J.Crew

J.Crew

Mason by Michelle Mason

Zara

Lace on the red carpet...

January Jones in Carolina Herrera

We shall see as the week progresses if this will become a full-fledged fashion moment. In the meantime, I am putting my lacy numbers back into rotation.