West is east: welcome in the opulent orient

Opulence is one of this season's biggest trends, and the celebrities have been quick on the oriental uptake
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11 October 2012

Opulent dressing is one of the key trends for A/W 12, from huge jewels (think Anna Dello Russo for H&M) to baroque dresses.

Bringing maximum influences from the other side of the world, however, is the oriental trend, seen everywhere from Dries Van Noten to Miu Miu at the A/W 12 shows.

Kimonos and heavyweight embroidery are the order of the day here, and some eager celebs have been quick to channel the trend.

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