Many celebrities have adopted the transparent dress . This trend, which aims to become a must-have, is part of the trend of transparent underwear that we mentioned in a previous article. However, the transparent dress was not born in the 21st century , but in the 1960s. It quickly became popular, evoking the liberated sexuality of women of the time. Today, women's struggles have changed and the transparent dress symbolizes a certain assumed femininity, which has nothing to prove and no more justification to give. I can hear you from here! The transparent dress is not the preserve of stars, quite the contrary. Whether you feel the desire to stand out or rather to show off a confident and uninhibited gait: the transparent dress will meet all your desires. This trend where nudity is revealed in a subtle and suggested way occupies a very special place season after season. One thing is certain: the transparent dress still has a bright future ahead of it and this has not escaped the designer of ICONE .
The transparent dress: an accident that became a cult piece
The greatest fashion historians agree on this: fashion is cyclical and this cycle lasts 20 years. A look back at the history of the iconic transparent dress in the fashion world and the reasons for its popularity.
A transgressive model, emblem of a femininity in full evolution
Imagine, we are in the early 1960s, a time when women's bodies are very little revealed. Their kingdom remains and continues to be the interior of their home. Few work and the majority of them are subservient to their husbands.
It was during the 1968s that the movement was born that profoundly questioned the place of women by demanding, in particular, more equality between men and women and more rights for the latter. Women wanted to be free to decide for themselves what they wanted to do or not with their bodies. The great couturier Yves Saint Laurent, who considered that "nothing was more beautiful than a naked body " and who was also very close to women, imagined the first transparent dress : the famous and iconic chiffon dress belted with ostrich feathers.
Between sensuality and suggested nudity, the transparent dress manipulates opposites and plays with optical effects.
Quickly put back in the closet, the transparent dress or " naked dress " made its big comeback in 1993 on Kate Moss, the rising star of fashion. The piece designed by Liza Bruce flashed that evening revealed the model's chest and black underwear. Although the latter would later admit that she had not realized that the dress was transparent, she owes "this accident" one of the highlights of her career.
From Kate Moss to Bella Hadid, including Camille Charrière, the transparent dress has entered the hearts of women to the point of being perfectly worn at social events as well as during anonymous evenings.
The transparent dress then becomes a true symbol of a reappropriation of their sensuality and, more generally, of their body.
ICONE democratizes the transparent dress
As we have mentioned, the transparent dress , symbol of a new, stronger and more confident sensuality, has been embodied and continues to be embodied for a long time on the red carpets by true female icons.
The challenge was therefore to open up the possibility of wearing such a model to all women. Always ready to take on new challenges, Marion Toccacieli could only respond to imagine pieces that would celebrate women, their freedom and their curves.
And nothing like a transparent dress for that!
This piece is all about light, movement, fluidity and structure. Add to this the work of noble materials and you will get the transparent dress of your dreams.
ICONE combines all its transparent dresses with a little black dress close to the body. While enhancing the lines of your silhouette, it acts as a trompe-l'oeil and leaves no room for vulgarity.
Connoisseurs know that ICONE does not bother with any constraints related to pseudo rules of decorum. The Parisian brand symbolizes women in their purest form, the power of their convictions, their freedom of expression, of dressing, of moving. If you look closely, you will see through the ICONE models, all the battles that women have had to fight to allow you to wear them today.
We can therefore only advise you to dare to be transparent in broad daylight by opting for one of the ICONE models.
The most chilly among you will opt for a long transparent dress to wear to the beach and you couldn't have chosen better! ICONE was inspired by the typical audacity of the 2000s to imagine long transparent dresses with a fishnet look.
Tell us how daring you are and we'll tell you which transparent dress to choose.
It goes without saying that transparent dresses in crocheted mesh will reveal curves more subtly than a lace dress. Finally, you will not choose the same dress, depending on whether you want to highlight your legs or your neckline. And in terms of cuts, there is no shortage of choice. From the long transparent dress to the short dress , ICONE has thought of all women.
Finally, it goes without saying that the occasion for which you want to wear such a dress will influence your choice. A tight-fitting, slit dress , with rhinestones or in light fabric will be more suitable for an evening.
The creators of ICONE have a motto: to punctuate all their creations with a touch of timeless elegance. The play of transparency does not act as vulgar revealers of certain parts of the female body. On the contrary, they come discreetly and with a certain note of refinement to sublimate the curves and reveal the perfect cut of the piece in question.
Games of lace and transparency, pastel colors or natural shades, poetic silhouettes or more rock feminine looks: ICONE transparent dresses celebrate a dream femininity, this same assumed femininity that all women should be able to seize.
ICONE, a house that is committed… really!
Depending on whether it is made of mesh, fine lace or silk, your transparent dress will be more suitable for day or evening wear. The creative team at ICONE does not hide its true love for materials… As long as the choice and work of these fabrics is part of the ethical and responsible commitment of the Parisian house.
ICONE’s ethical and climate commitments
Passionate about fashion, but also about the world of art, it quickly became obvious to the creator of ICONE that imagining and creating clothes for women was her vocation. However, it was out of the question for this committed citizen to belong and assimilate to so many other fashion industries that overconsume… badly, moreover!
Like our transgressive creations that don't fit into any box, ICONE environmental practices: the creative process, from our relationships with artisans to the packaging of our pieces, defy all competing rules.
Our philosophy: never enter the senseless and irresponsible world of overproduction at any price and under any conditions.
At ICONE, we are committed to maintaining relationships of trust with our loyal craftsmen located in the Mediterranean basin. Each year and through checks, we ensure that the human-sized company with which we collaborate respects its employees both humanly and through their working conditions.
Keen to promote French know-how, we prioritize collaborations with French artisans. Among them, the great lacemaker Sophie Hallette, who has an international reputation in the art of lace.
Finally, we select as much as possible responsible materials that respect both the environment and your skin.
How to wear and accessorize your transparent dress?
While the transparent dress catches the eye of many of you, few take the plunge, convinced that the most desirable dress of the moment is, in fact, impossible to wear.
That's not knowing us well! At ICONE, we only imagine pieces that women can wear every day, pieces that celebrate "well-being" and comfort above all.
This is why all our transparent dresses are paired with a little black dress that fits the body.
To begin with, and if your modesty prevails over your boldness, we advise you to choose a transparent black dress or a patterned dress. Wearing a dress that reveals skin can be a real challenge for most women. That is why there are a thousand and one ways to wear a transparent dress.
Depending on the occasion and the expected style, you can wear your ICONE transparent dress with sneakers as well as with long boots or even pumps. The play of transparency is enough in itself to punctuate the piece with a bold touch. It's up to you to then define what type of sensuality you want to embody!
With transparent dresses… But not too much because they are lined, ICONE offers you the opportunity to define your vision of femininity.
Our little extra tip: counterbalance the transparency with a cardigan or a beautiful sweater. When the temperatures get cooler, you can add an extra touch of elegance by combining a transparent dress with a blazer jacket or a trendy long coat that ties at the waist.
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