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.
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
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
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
Embrace embroidery and embellishment — in pictures
