Alber Elbaz, one-time designer for Yves Saint Laurent, has really hit a groove. He can practically do no wrong in the eyes of the fashion world’s opinion leaders. We weren’t that crazy about the turtleneck dress he opened up his fall 2008 collection with. But we love everything that came afterwards. Among the collection’s cooler aspects, his treatment of ruffles, which can be annoyingly girly in the hands of anyone else. Elbaz used strips of fabrics to make the idea look clean and modern. (photos from Style.com)

Posted: March 3rd, 2008  Category: Wardrobe  Comments: No comments#