Lifestyle Mirror

The spring collection at Nina Ricci made reference to the 1930s, with turban-like headpieces, cinched waists, and pinup-worthy bralettes that revealed peeks of skin. And while Nina Ricci’s shows are notoriously ladylike, graphic florals and dramatic lace toughened up the feminine embellishment and hints of gold lamé. Here, model Joan Smalls’s look underlined the collection’s marked juxtaposition between rich silks and delicate sheers, making for a prime balance in texture.—Charlotte Steinway