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Another positive change in the industry is that some designers are now holding stock of their most popular gowns and sizes

JESSICA ALBA The Valentines Day gets a head start on the holiday in her red-hot Prada frock paired with layered necklaces, a Ferragamo clutch and black peep-toe pumps at the Art of Elysium Gala in Los Angeles

Silver remains one of the most iconic eveningwear colors thanks to its luminous, mirror-like finish and ability to elevate any silhouette with instant red-carpet energy

The bow becomes both a decorative element and a design feature that draws attention to the back

Fashion historian Philippe Sguy wrote that early 1800s dress would have been at home in the days of Hadrian (le Bourhis 73)