The Wolford Walk

Vamp is what I’m feeling even if it is something unattainable for me.  After recommending Wolford to a reader for basic fab quality ‘bodies’ (yes those antiquated garments we wore when we were 12 which are the only way of having a very smooth wrinkle-free top…), I decided to revisit the site for a self-reminder of what’s on offer.  A lot of designer collaborations apparently.  I knew Wolford did them on a regular basis but as predicted, without that usual bit of press coverage, it just slips under the radar.  The collaborations really do go beyond the realms of hoisery and underwear, extending to body/shape wear and thus to outerwear. 

Valentino and Armani, two designers I’m not a huge fan of or have great indifference towards are the latest Wolford collaborators.  Subtle vamp is what I found in their designs….

This Valentino body is perfect skater-skirt accompaniment material plus some super super opaques and ankle boots (of the skater variety if possible).  Stockings, this adorned and embellished, just need a t-shirt dress and a chunky knit cardigan.

There’s something a little Robert Palmer ‘Addicted to Love’ about Armani’s designs.  The black curved bow bustier is again a skater skirt matcher but with a deconstructed mid-calf skirt that’s a little CdG-esque and Victorian lace-up boots and I’m there.

Even more random upon further surfing was Zac Posen’s collaboration with Wolford which is on sale on the online boutique now.  The tights could produce some interesting effects if layered over other tights…