Little Red Riding Hood didn’t know how good she had it. Sure, the Big Bad Wolf was a pain, and those bugs were probably a major turn-off. But all those grandma-bound excursions weren’t entirely lacking in charm. First, the red cape was a huge fashion statement. But more important, the forest itself was a lush and mysterious source of inspiration—one that designers are eagerly embracing this autumn.
The Brothers Grimm and other fairy tale spinners were onto something, setting their stories in the Enchanted Forest. They understood the irresistible call of Mother Nature and the lure of the wild woods. This fall, Dolce & Gabbana is leading a brigade of designers into the depths of the wilderness, making the forest their fashion landscape. Both flowers and fauna dominated the runways, with images of tree branches, leaves and blossoms competing with a precious array of wildlife including owls, squirrels, butterflies and foxes. Dresses, coats and separates are appearing in warm, earthy colors, enlivened with lacy textures, fur accents and charming prints that evoke the spirit of the forest.
Keep in mind that the women who wear this season’s enchanted looks are no damsels in distress. Instead, they are true earth mamas, saucy seductresses, fashion goddesses in the purest sense. The Big Bad Wolf wouldn’t stand a chance.
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Enchanted Forest looks from (left to right) Alberta Ferretti, Valentino, Asos, Etro, Alberta Ferretti and Dolce & Gabbana
