Does Evening Wear Need a Revamp?

In the midst of striking new trends that walked down New York Fashion Week runways, there is one that isn’t being given enough recognition: the deconstructed evening gown. Vera Wang’s 2020 collection was driven by a theme that seemed to revamp or reconstruct the traditional evening dress.

At first glance, it’s obvious that Wang’s pieces do not fit the traditional mold of evening wear, but that may not be such a bad thing. The overall style is on trend, with the clothing being released by both fast fashion and high fashion brands, and it further pushes the envelope to loosen the definition of black tie. 

Let’s break down how Wang achieves this deconstructed look.

Ruching

One of the already popular trends that Wang experiments with is ruching. It appears in both dresses and tops in her collection, and this element is particularly special because it is also featured in color, straying from Wang’s known love for black garments. The ruching is executed asymmetrically and gives the garment an unfinished and edgy look. 

Texture Contrasts

Another feature of Wang’s collection is the use of different textures in a single garment. She overlaps sheer fabric with corsets and combines cotton fabric with harnesses in a hard and soft contrast that gives her collection a youthful feel. 

Volume

Wang uses volume to evoke a form of organized chaos in her collection. It also gives the garments less shape and draws more focus to the whimsical nature of the fashion statement. Some looks feature a single garment with full volume, while others feature a voluminous top or bottom that is paired with a fitted piece. 

This collection seems out of the box. But, who knows? It just might be the cutting-edge concept that transforms basic evening wear! If you find any inspo from the deconstructed trend, we would love to see it! Tag us @theedgemag to be featured.