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24. GOLD IN FASHION

Fashion designers work in terms of 'statements', which is why they tend to have a love-hate relationship with gold jewellery. For seasons a designer might decide that minimalist - no extraneous details, no baubles and definitely no gold - suits their streamlined aesthetic. And then suddenly a sea change occurs. One designer might make gold jewellery the focus of their catwalk, but more often what you will notice are gilt accents seeping in.

"The odd bracelet here, chains there or gold-rimmed sunglasses accompanied by - the currently ubiquitous - golden sandals and handbags. Which is where we are now. Pure gold, bling-free, has been on its way back for a few seasons, and each designer uses it in their own particular style.

Samantha Murray Greenway

Alexander McQueen

ANGULAR GOLD/BLACK STRIPE DRESS WITH GOLDEN FILLIGREE HEADPIECE

The dress is modernist in its angularity, the headpiece is an extreme expression of naturalist whimsy. While this might not be an everyday outfit, take the style tip and run with it; a pretty golden accessory will soften even the most contemporary look.

Proenza Schouler

SHORT FULL SKIRT, LEATHER BELT, GOLD SEQUINNED SL/LESS TOP. BLONDE LONG HAIRED MODEL

Gold jewellery needn't be your afterthought. Designers Proenza Schouler integrate a ruff -like necklace of pointy gilt leaves into the gold-sequinned top half of a gladiatorial mini-dress.

Michael Kors

LUSH GOLD BROCADE TUNIC, AND GLEAMING WHITE SHORTS

Showing that gold-on-gold can look rich and fresh, Michael Kors puts
a large gold cuff and gold sunglasses with a lush gold brocade tunic
and gleaming white shorts. Add a pair of towering golden sandals and
you're beach club-ready.

Oscar de la Renta

SLIMLINE FULL LENGTH GOLD BEADED DRESS WITH JEWELLED NECKPIECE

Surprisingly subtle, the stone-studded neckpiece of this delicately gilded dress is one step away from a jewel in itself.

Images credits

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Left hand picture: Model wears an angular shaped dress with gold and black stripes, and a golden filigree headpiece from Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

Photo credit: Chris Moore.

(photo reference for Jan Springer:- MCQU SS08 1430)

Right hand picture: Model wears a belted gold mini-dress with ruff-like necklace of gilt coloured leaves from Proenza Schouler's Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

Photo credit: Chris Moore.

(photo reference for Jan Springer:- PSCH SS08 0384)

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Left hand picture: Model wears a gold brocade tunic top and white shorts, accessorised with gold rimmed sunglasses, large gold cuff and gold shoes, all from Michael Kors's Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

Photo credit: Chris Moore.

(photo reference for Jan Springer: KORS SS08 0295)

Right hand picture: Model wears a full length gold beaded gown with jewelled neckpiece from Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

Photo credit: Chris Moore.

(photo reference for Jan Springer:- OSCA SS08 0711)

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