Like Kate Spade, I love a bow. No matter how streamlined
an outfit, the bow tie introduces a hint of whimsy.
Take, for example, this smoldering satin dress worn
by Rita
Hayworth in “Gilda” in 1946. Designed by Jean Louis, the dress was made to hid
Hayworth’s pregnancy – with the bow being a key to the camouflage.
And
didn’t Grace Kelly know how to work a bow?
I
think we all know by now that stilettos are unhealthy for the human foot. But
the iconic bow heels by Valentino are worth wearing for a few hours … perhaps
while sitting in a chaise and reading about Madame du Pompadour (as these are certainly
Pompadour pink).
For
those who simply can’t hack heels, there’s always a bow-topped satin clutch, also by
Valentino.
Artist Marta Spendowska has rendered some gorgeous
gals with their necks draped in dramatic bows.
And for a bow tie created with an artist’s hand, here is a handcrafted gem by Otis James of Nashville.
