Bride-to-be Radhika Merchant is mixing both the and coquettecore trends. Radhika Merchant was seen in a series of elegant outfits—a mix of something rooted in tradition as well as a European summer wardrobe to suit the setting. For the next round of celebrations in Portofino, Italy, she wore a cocktail from Christian Dior’s A/W 1959 Haute Couture collection designed by Yves Saint Laurent.
She styled this with a Hermès mini Kelly bag in pink and jewelled white Hangisi flats from Carrie Bradshaw’s favourite Manolo Blahnik. This bright raspberry number has a fit-and-flare design and features a vertical bow at the waist. Christian Dior is known for creating his “New Look,” which brought a sense of elegance and opulence to simple, austere womenswear.
Creating pieces that highlight the figure, Dior’s work often featured hourglass cinched waists, shorter hemlines, and bodices that reflect voluptuousness. Most of Saint Laurent’s designs for Dior are housed in museums today. He took over the House of Dior from 1958 for only two years till 1960, the pieces created during his time represent the union of two legendary designers and hold remarkable value.
Merchant’s dress is a part of the A/W 1959 collection, small wonder it was auctioned for in 2016. Merchant is wearing fashion history but her sleeveless midi dress brings together two trends that have dominated the fashion circles this year. Barbiecore, which is a celebration of everything pink and girly spurred by the .
