Beautiful Vera Wang Lark Dress | Stretch Mikado mermaid gown with floating tulip and rose lace overlay accented by table pleated organza rosette skirt Lark is all about lace. What makes this particular lace so modern, and so exciting in a fashion context, is the sculptural quality of the shapes in this particular pattern, and the way it’s right there in the spotlight, in the neck piece and overlaid on the bodice. It’s not so much lace as a decoration, or as a piece of clothing; it’s lace as a visual idea. The flowers I chose to create are roses and tulips, because they have both a very recognizable, big profile and because they’re so symbolic and timeless. By blowing them up and making them very oversized, you can see the fine lines in the lace process close up, so the flower is abstracted, almost like it’s been screen-printed, or, in the case of the diaphanous neckpiece, even tattooed on the bride’s skin. It’s so delicate, and it’s such a fascinating interplay between the bride’s complexion and the ethereal outline and detail of each blossom. This neckpiece, of course, is extremely classic and traditional. It deliberately makes lace the focal element of the bodice, which is a nod to the old-fashioned that feels delightfully fresh. Lace was originally used in bridal wear because it was so expensive to fabricate, and so it signaled wealth and opulence. It’s true, even today, that handmade lace is a prized commodity. And, of course, it’s just beautiful. ------------------------- This was the perfect wedding dress for me, clean lines, delicate details and a show stopping train! I'm 5'6, 127 with a straight figure. The dress is a tag size 6, the bottom of the dress was hemmed less than inch to accommodate my heels. No other alterations. Dress was worn for wedding and then professionally cleaned. The only visible stains are along the bottom of the dress at the edges, this can easily be fixed by hemming the dress and inch. Vera Wang veil included along with Vera Wang verification card and two Vera Wang garment bags.
