Barely falling over the eyes or hiding the whole face, flirtatious or bashful, stirring up curiosity or hinting at something secret, inaccessible ... A veil made of fine mesh or translucent fabric is one of the most mysterious accessories in the history of women's fashion. And in the context of the trends of the new season, he gets a new, more daring interpretation! We'll tell you how to wear a veil when it's not the XNUMXth century, and jeans instead of bustles, parties instead of balls, and Uber instead of a carriage.
A bit of history
It is not difficult to guess that the idea of covering a woman's face is rooted in the distant traditions of different countries of the world (not only the eastern ones), where religious considerations were sometimes closely intertwined with cultural characteristics and even weather conditions. Time passed. The length and density of such vestments decreased in proportion to the level of conservatism in the world. Thus, the impenetrable fabric that hides the head and face turned into a mesh, barely covering the eyes.
Veil on hats has not been popular for the first season in modern fashion. She also adorns headbands, and flower wreaths, and even knitted, cashmere or knitted hats. At the same time, the veil can completely cover the face, reach the nose or eyes, or it can even be a separate headdress consisting of draped fabric.
Varieties of veils
Veil
A mini-veil attached to a small hat, headband or hairpin. And if in the 20-30s of the last century this accessory could cover the head and upper part of the face, then in the post-war years it became an exclusively decorative element, barely covering the face.
Mantilla
Spanish traditional lace scarf that is attached to a high comb or hat. Representatives of the Spanish royal family still wear mantilla for solemn and official receptions. Very dramatic and bold accessories in the spirit of Dolce & Gabanna. Lace for mantilla is usually used in large, openwork, local - white or black - colors. An option for the most daring and passionate - all shades of red.
Veil
Oddly enough, this is also a kind of veil. For most European women, the most traditional (but not always the easiest) way to put on a veil is to get married. Surprisingly, the most avant-garde modern brands - Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garcons - have liked such a decent accessory, due to which it has become a symbol of outrageousness and creative self-expression.
How to choose a veil
The most common and classic version of a modern veil is a mesh with large or small cells. The finest gas, transparent organza or lace are also used from materials. Despite the fact that the accessory already attracts attention by itself, modern designers are not afraid to make it even more accent by adding bright decorative elements: rhinestones, stones, embroidery ...
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of the length of the veil, it should favorably emphasize the shape and color of the face. There is an unspoken rule: the longer the veil is chosen, the finer the mesh should be. For women with fair skin, veillets with a pattern of small polka dots in the spirit of golden Hollywood stars are suitable.
Let's not give hope and say right away that a veil is not a universal headdress. This is not a hat with a pompom, and does not even take. It is not easy to choose a veil, it is even more difficult to wear it, competently combining it with modern silhouettes and textures ... But, believe me, the one who knows how to "tame" this accessory will not go unnoticed. Today, the veil and all of its mesh-lace interpretations are a symbol of sharpness of taste, brightness of character and ironic approach to fashion. To understand how to "fit" the veil into your wardrobe and not look vulgar at the same time, it is better to focus on the combinations presented by the designers in the new season.
Veils in the new season
In the fall-winter season, veils flashed at shows in New York, then in Paris ... Light translucent fabrics (for example, gauze or organza) were also present in clothes - in the form of sleeves and capes for crop tops and bras. Veils in the usual way and in the form of a mesh replacing the mask were presented by the brands Carolina Herrera, Anna Sui, Christian Cowan and Rodarte.
This season, designers have proven that a veil can not only effectively complement, but also create almost any image: airy, fatal, Victorian ... The gothic collection of sisters Kate and Laura Mallivy from Rodarte proves that the "drama queen" now looks more blameless than Nabokov's Lolita. By the way, the brand uses the same accessory in its latest spring-summer collection.
What is fashionable to wear under a veil
The veil is an independent accessory, and in some cases, the absence of jewelry under the veil is appropriate, but still the image completed with jewelry is brighter and more original.
In the new season, jewelry layering is relevant - a combination of several pendants, pendants and necklaces. Chains can be of different colors, lengths and shapes, with stones and inserts from alternative materials. This layering is in perfect harmony with the veil, as well as with the second trend of the year - asymmetry, especially in earrings - the combination of different shapes and sizes of jewelry under the veil looks especially original.
Chanel Fringed Pearl Necklaces, Alexander McQueen Heart Medallion Body Chains, Moschino Draped Necklaces, Marc Jacobs Pearl Chokers are the perfect complement to a veiled look.
Complete your veiled look with trendy earrings: intricate chandeliers from Isabel Marant or Valentino, thick rings from Jil Sander, pearls from Loewe and Givenchy. Elie Saab complements the polka dot veil with ultra long tassel earrings.
Minimalist jewelry with baroque pearls (pearls are the fall trend) will also go with a veil.
