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Runway Deep Dive: Ocimar Versolato 1998 

Ocimar Versolato Fall Ready to Wear and Couture 1998 

Ocimar Versolato is the namesake label of Paris-based Brazilian fashion designer Ocimar Versolato. Like many fashion brands, it had an impressive but short run.  

Versolato worked for houses such as Herve Leger and was the creative designer for Lanvin’s Ready to Wear collection for ‘96 and ‘97. His meticulous cuts and futuristic, structural pieces accentuated women's bodies. You can see influences from his time at Herve Lager and Lanvin, but with interesting texture and cut that were purely Versolato’s.  

From the Fall 1998 Couture show. 

These two looks speak to Versolato's love of “space age styles” in differing ways. 
The metallic fringe dress on the left gives a galactic armor-like feel. Imagine Cate Blanchett killing this on the red carpet?
The draped dress on the right is soft and romantic with its utilization of black cloud-like tulle. Contrastingly, the straight-across bodice and severe styling create a commanding structure. A signature of Versolato’s. The dramatic long shawl is a sumptuous bonus. 

                                                                                                                                         


More space-age beauties in white from the 1998 Couture show. 

 The casting and style of these shows elevate the softer pieces that might read more conservative with more traditional styling. The models’ slicked hair and deep side parts, along with monochromatic make-up, looks scream late-90s chicness. 
                                                                                                                                      
From the Fall 1998 Ready to Wear show.   
And finally, two personal favorites, necklines so sharp they might knick your shoulder. Both styles, reminiscent of ladylike styles of the 50’s, taken to the extreme. (One of my favorite fashion eras.) However, the necklines are taken to the extreme in these cases, creating a more forward-thinking and modern shape.