November 22, 2009 - ...takes decadent Victorian-era fashions and gives them a couture, almost theatrical edge with plenty of whimsy. This photo set isn’t for the meek when it comes to style, as you’ll see giant bell-shaped hats, retro lamp shapes and ruffles aplenty....

November 07, 2009 - The Prairie Underground Holiday 2009 Collection mixes soft materials, clean lines, and more than a couple ruffles. Check out the gallery for a look at these deliciously autumnal designs. The brilliant minds behind Prairie Underground are Davora...

October 13, 2009 - ...shoes were platform heels mostly in a nude shade of pale pink and black leather adorned with oversized flowers and ruffles. For an edgier, rock ‘n’ roll vibe the designers also showed platform pumps and peep-toe heels caged in mesh as well as a...

October 09, 2009 - For the Collette Dinnigan Spring 2010 collection, there was a marked feel of Spanish-infused frills, fabrics and drapes. Layered chiffons flirted and casually cascaded into tiered ruffles that floated down the runways, while the off-the-shoulder...

October 04, 2009 - In a theatrical play on volume, Viktor & Rolf launched a full-on assault of their own fairytale designs. The designers created gowns fit for a princess in layer upon layer of pastel tulle, then sheared off edges, looking as if they swung a machete...

October 01, 2009 - ...through a combination of tailoring, well placed frills and ruffles, and clever beading....

September 23, 2009 - What do you get when you mix together rainbow colored floral patterns, lace, structure, draping, frills, ruffles and poufed sleeves? The collection shown for Erdem’s Spring 2010 runway show. For Erdem’s Spring 2010 line, the designer admitted to...

September 17, 2009 - It was a nautical neon overload at the Proenza Schouler Spring 2010 RTW show. Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough played with tie-dyed silk prints, girlie ruffles and plastic fringe in bright, peppy colors.

September 15, 2009 - ...his nod to the eighties last season, we find the feminine ruffles more pronounced and, seemingly, placed at random. Due to their accentuation in all of the right places, however, I think it is safe to say they were carefully contrived....

September 14, 2009 - The imaginative placement of ruffles draw a strong comparison to actual mushroom-clouds.