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Staging A Black Out: Sophie Théallet Spring 2009 Runway Show

Vogue Italia isn’t the only one living in color. Parisian fashion designer Sophie Théallet cast all Black models for her runway debut during New York’s Fashion Week.
By · September 19, 2008October 30, 2020
01
White Hot

French transplant Sophie Théallet dressed Black models in 32 vibrant looks.
Her first look was bold and beautifully feminine.

02
Perfectly Sheer

Delicate, sheer and short. This dress is incredible wearable.

03
Modern Classic

Buttoned-up looks suddenly modern.

04
Sixties Fab

Sophie’s fresh take on floral really pops.

05
Casual Chic

Pop your hood for a new modern classic.

06
Simple Silhouette

Sophisticated in two easy pieces.

07
Power Petals

Floral patterns will be huge this fall.

08
Pretty Pattern

A classic dress gets a whole new look with a powerful floral.

09
Button-down Beauty

Cinch a shirtdress with a bold belt.

10
Playful Sleeves

Sophie punches it up with a puffed-sleeve.

11
Floral Play

Sophie continued to use the fabulous fabric in a wrap-around dress.

12
Lemon Accents

A cute black a white dress is punched up with yellow straps and belt.

13
Blueprint Beauty

This crystal blue shines on the runway.

14
Color Blocked

A pretty peaseant dress is punched up with color blocking.

15
Baby Blue Luxury

You can’t take your eyes off this delicate dress.

16
Wrap It Up

Match your scarf to your dress and get ready in seconds.

17
Super Stripe

One simple stripe jazzes up this dress.

18
Black on Black

Black looks fabulous on all colors.

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19
Mellow Yellow

A sexy silky yellow shines on her skin.

20
Pretty in Pink

This rose pink stunner looks like it was made just for her.

21
Bold Belts

Sophie showed her peasant dress a second time with a bold belt.

22
Orange You Glad

Who says orange and yellow can’t be sophisticated? This floral is incredibly chic.

23
Tangerine Queen

Sophie pairs it down with a softer shade of orange.

24
Sheer Genius

A lovely layer of black is sheer delight.

25
Pretty Pastels

Sophie knocks it out with toned down florals in one of our favorite looks.

26
Little Black Dress

Sophie’s twist on traditional is a cozy yet chic LBD.

27
Modern Neutrals

In another favorite look, Sophie picks the prettiest neutrals.

28
Long and Lovely

A small ruffle gives this dress just the ounce of sophistication it needs.

29
Pink Party

Sophie’s modern party dress is perfect for meeting new friends.

30
Oh, Sheer!

Sophie goes for the overexposed in this look.

31
Gorgeous Gown

Brown and pink mix perfectly in this gown.

32
Grand Finale

A dramatic black and blue gown makes the finale.

33
Final Look

The cast of Black models gives one last look.

34
Taking a Bow

Designer Sophie Théallet and her model are all smiles after an incredible show.

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