The internet may have declared the ribbon to be out, but according to designer Reem Acra, there’s nothing more classic. Acra, after all, is a timeless designer: while trends come and go, there will always be a market for classic evening wear in beautiful colors, adorned with sequins galore.
But even though Acra prefers the classics, she stepped out of her comfort zone this season. She usually sticks to ultra maxi lengths, but this season she explored midi styles, grazing just above the ankle line so that your shoes could also have a moment to shine. That said, Acra will be sporting these midi looks with flats rather than a sparkly pair of heels. Ribbons adorned every look in the collection in some way, shape, or another, from being the star of the show on strapless gowns to subtly detailing shoulder straps.
While Acra may have explored newer styles, some things are better left untouched. Her strapless chiffon pieces, popularized into the mainstream since Taylor Swift’s first Speak Now album, remain the same, just in sorbet colors to match Acra’s current aesthetic.
