• Using the beauty of metallic jacquard-woven fabrics as a base, Gucci adds an extra dimension with gothic embroidered lettering. Courtesy Gucci
    Using the beauty of metallic jacquard-woven fabrics as a base, Gucci adds an extra dimension with gothic embroidered lettering. Courtesy Gucci
  • Dior decorates a simple clutch with naive hand beading and embroidery, which, against the metal hardware on the handle, looks all the more dainty. Courtesy Christian Dior.
    Dior decorates a simple clutch with naive hand beading and embroidery, which, against the metal hardware on the handle, looks all the more dainty. Courtesy Christian Dior.
  • Trust Christian Louboutin to be fearless, covering this wedge in a bold mix of studs, weaving and even metallic cork. Courtesy Christian Louboutin
    Trust Christian Louboutin to be fearless, covering this wedge in a bold mix of studs, weaving and even metallic cork. Courtesy Christian Louboutin
  • Alice & Olivia add a youthful edge to slim fit jeans with a generous splash of paint. Courtesy Alice & Olivia
    Alice & Olivia add a youthful edge to slim fit jeans with a generous splash of paint. Courtesy Alice & Olivia
  • Dolce & Gabbana turn a hair comb into a treasure by stitching on flowers, beading and lace. Courtesy Mytheresa.com
    Dolce & Gabbana turn a hair comb into a treasure by stitching on flowers, beading and lace. Courtesy Mytheresa.com
  • Prada upscales beach slides with leather and oversized plastic daisies. Courtesy Prada
    Prada upscales beach slides with leather and oversized plastic daisies. Courtesy Prada
  • Giuseppe Zanotti lavishly adorns the heels of a satin sandal with marquis shaped diamantes for flawless sheen. Courtesy Giuseppe Zanotti
    Giuseppe Zanotti lavishly adorns the heels of a satin sandal with marquis shaped diamantes for flawless sheen. Courtesy Giuseppe Zanotti
  • Anya Hindmarch playfully covers a purse in cartoon-esque badges. Courtesy Anya Hindmarch
    Anya Hindmarch playfully covers a purse in cartoon-esque badges. Courtesy Anya Hindmarch

Embrace embroidery and embellishment — in pictures

Sarah Maisey

March 20, 2017

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