Gowns That Move

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">In Tony Ward&rsquo;s Fall-Winter 2025/26 Couture collection, the runway wasn&rsquo;t a catwalk. Gowns moved. They swirled and flowed <em>Entre R&ecirc;ve et Regard</em>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The collection danced between illusion and presence. But what stood out, beyond the sculpted silhouettes and intense embroidery, was how each gown was in motion. These weren&rsquo;t just pieces. They were performances.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">There were standout pieces that turned movement into a statement, and expressive drama into not-so-subtle design.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Painted by Pearls</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">A take on classic couture codes. Designed with a sense of lightness, this piece is hand-crafted with multidirectional pearl lines, a twist on symmetry that added depth and texture with every step. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">The corset was deliberately asymmetrical, curving away from the center to give the illusion of a two-piece silhouette. The skirt, tightly fitted, was drenched in Charleston-style pearl embroidery, cascading in movement.</span><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The splash of oversized pearls brushing across the skirt is like a painter&rsquo;s final stroke. Every inch of this dress played with dimension. It wasn&rsquo;t just about the shimmers; it was about rhythm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The way the pearls caught light as the model walked created a visual beat, a musical effect.</span></p>