Now that awards season has come to an end, it is the perfect
time to reflect on twenty twelve’s red carpet hits and, of course, misses.
There’s nothing more thrilling than watching the E! Red Carpet, it is
infinitely more interesting and entertaining than the awards themselves. Let’s
face it, no one is watching the awards show to see who wins the awards (pah!),
we’re watching for the dresses. From the Golden Globes to the BAFTAS, The
Oscars to The Brits, the beginning of the year provides us with a seemingly
infinite feast of designer gowns to drool over, and to critique. With designers like Dior, Lanvin, Rodarte,
and Valentino at their disposal, it’s a wonder how these women even mange to
make the faux pas they sometimes so epically do, but it is a clear reminder of
the old adage “money doesn’t buy style”. I often dream about walking the red
carpet myself, perhaps arm in arm with the movie star of the moment (dressed in
pristine Tom Ford naturally) and I imagine what dress I would wear. My current
favourite red carpet designers are Marchesa, and judging by the amount of stars
wearing them on the red carpet recently, it would seem I’m not alone. A British
company, now based in New York, they describe their designs as ‘high fashion
with an eclectic edge’ – perfect for anyone who wants to stand out on the
carpet, without the unfortunate side effect of Joan Rivers ripping them to
shreds.
