Richard Quinn Restores the Ball Gown’s Grandeur for Spring/Summer 2027
The British designer presents 42 gowns beneath chandeliers and against mirrored walls, drawing on the heightened glamour of the 1980s.
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Following last season’s journey into outer space, Richard Quinn brings Spring/Summer 2027 into the dressing room. Mirrored walls and crystal chandeliers turn the runway into a private suite, where the preparations for an evening become part of the show.
Against this backdrop, more than 40 looks offer variations on Quinn’s established vocabulary. Feathered tiers sweep the floor beneath crystal-covered bodices, velvet columns open into frothy white skirts, and draped satin is sharpened by long black gloves. Black and ivory dominate the palette, while yellow and pink appear sparingly through floral appliqués and candy-colored rosettes. Even on the most heavily decorated gowns, the cut remains visible through cinched waists and embellishments that establish the proportions and follow the seams.