Selvedge Showstopper Edition 103

No matter the genre, dresses tell stories: their messages can be read in novels, TV shows, red carpets, and films, where they cement characters and plot in our imagination. In this issue, we unpick embellishment; from the sequins and plumes that adorned glamorous women and fuelled enormous industry, to the work of Des Midinettes of Paris. So, if you are lucky enough to receive an invitation to a party this Christmas, put on your glad rags and have a ball!