Rok van een avondjapon in smal model van zwarte crêpe, met een baan aan de rechterkant van kleurige bloemen, op sommige plekken opgefestonneerd; achter 13 stofknoopjes 1938

This narrow evening gown, made of black crepe with a strip of colorful flowers, is by Nina Ricci. The floral pattern feels like a painterly gesture, almost as though they were painted on after the dress was constructed. The way the flowers move down the dress, they gather and bloom at the waist, where the material bunches. The texture of that black crepe, combined with the soft, organic shapes of the flowers, creates a striking contrast. I like how the floral pattern doesn't overwhelm the black fabric, instead allowing it to peek through, creating a sense of depth. It reminds me of the work of someone like Dries Van Noten, who also plays with the tension between darkness and light, structure and fluidity. Ultimately, it's that conversation, that visual push and pull, which makes this dress so interesting, don’t you think?