The deconstructed look is nothing new: unfinished hems, inside-out seams, and bias cuts are practically mainstays on any contemporary collection these days. But when
Alber Elbaz left a zipper exposed on a
Lanvin dress back in 2003, deconstructed took on a whole new meaning, and a sexy one at that. It's making a statement with an understatement, and focusing on what can't be seen along with what can. A modestly crafted dress gets an entirely new identity with the addition of a zipper for all to see, yet not an ounce of extra skin is revealed, perhaps redefining what makes an item, or rather its wearer, sexy. Check out my slideshow of standout zippered looks, and if someone tells you your zipper is showing, just smile and keep on walking- they never had a chance.
