Monique Lhuillier Fall 2018 Ready-To-Wear...Fashionweekly..On Fow24news.com

Monique Lhuillier found herself in a California state of mind—in other words, she wanted nothing more than to relax......
“It’s not just about the host, but the guests, the entire party,” she said. Lhuillier took her cues from Old Hollywood and this relaxation took several forms, appearing in the generous use of velvet in simple slips with rhinestone straps and more proper form-hugging sheathes. It also saw Lhuillier play with her signature silhouettes. There was a new hem length that hit right at the ankle to expose a pair of beribboned heels. “It’s less formal, more modern,” she said, and it did feel like a fresher alternative to the otherwise floor-sweeping skirts.

Speaking of shoes, Lhuillier tried out a new over-the-knee boot to modernize some of her grander dresses—a floral printed pair cut from the same silk faille as its gown, for one. It was an interesting experiment that could appeal to a certain millennial-minded customer, but the point d’esprit princess dress and matching tulle cape may still serve the Monique woman best.