DIY - Roland Mouret

Many of you probably remember Mouret's iconic dress of 2007. While I adore it, and his obvious love of a woman's curves, I found myself wondering -- is it possible to be both classic and edgy? Could this silhouette be pushed/accessorized without losing touch with its past and yet speaking to the future? Schizophrenic? Thoughts? Wonder how Erin Wasson would wear it off the runway...? In that spirit, I made my own dress, in a rough toothed wool, lined in Prada silk.






I think it could be styled in a more daring way, but I haven't figured out how. Here's an example of how changing geometry and styling results in a completely different dress.

Instead of following the body's line, this dress makes up its own architecture. A bold shoe always helps.

Roland Mouret, Pre-Fall 2008 (pic from style.com)