Out of the darkness

Two weeks after Golden Globe attendees were shrouded in black, the SAG Awards brought us back into the light.  Just over a week ago, celebrities walked into the  Shrine Auditorium sporting colour once again from metallics to blues to varying shades of pink.  It was a relief. Colour makes clothing sing, and with the Grammy awards approaching, I was waiting to see how music's artists would handle walking the red carpet.  Grammy fashions tend to be a bit unconventional, but I had to wonder if, because of the current climate, the Grammys would be a repeat of the Golden Globes. 

Dress by BALMAIN at SaksOff5th

Often, when I think of musicians, I think of edgy, rock n' rollers who exude feeling and expression, not only through their art, but through their style. I came across this dress by BALMAIN that seemed to fit that description.  It had a base of black silk, velvet and leather. Black leather, always adds a bit of edge to anything.   However, the front popped with a series of micro pleated silk panels in red and purple (this Spring's IT colours.)  There was an inner mini dress in black that stopped well above the knee.  The sheer panels draped over it, providing a floor length overlay.   It was on sale for  just under $1,360, an amazing savings over the comparable original price that was listed at $12,015.  Definitely enough for you and a couple of your friends to have headed to New York yourselves to checkout the Grammy fashions first hand.  

I must say this year, the artists that graced music's red carpet at Madison Square Garden, for the most part,  looked great and not too outlandish.  They opted to back the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements by sporting a single white rose, which I thought was a very understated and elegant way to show support, for such a typically avant-garde and outspoken crowd . 

I look forward to the Oscars to see what protocol their attendees will use to endorse the current movements. I hope they find a similar way that will allow for freedom of expression and personal style without limitations.  Until March 4th....