RFBstyle Editors’ Evening DRESSES Picks: Zuhair Murad, Monique Lhuillier, The Attico, Altuzarra, Halpern

Ready for the spotlight? Made from lustrous fabrics, this range of glamorous eveningwear raises the bar. At once entrance-making and memorable. Party-worthy fabrics in high-octane hues infuse personality into your look.

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 For Fall—which was shown in a plush dining room in Paris—the Colombian maven streamlines her vision of barefoot glamour, balancing high-shine partywear and a tight edit of tropical prints with a ‘70s-inspired, rocker-inflected minimalism that puts the focus squarely on rich textures and exceptional tailoring.

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The 'Chemical Attraction' mini dress has a grandiose appeal, fully adorned in sequins and pailettes along its cotton body and trimmed with frothy feathers along its hem. Style with platform pumps for a dance-floor approved party look.

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Hailed by British Vogue as the cool girl’s go-to for ‘conversation-starting’ evening-wear, 16Arlington is the cult London label questioning the idea of glamour with an infectious eccentricity.
Covered in sequins, this slim midi dress has a tie front and long slit sleeves. Wear yours with PVC sandals and a chain clutch for a chic cocktail look.

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Honing in on wardrobe essentials, the Texan talent strips back for Pre-Fall, prioritizing quality Italian fabrications to elevate his tried-and-true wardrobe building blocks to luxurious heights. It’s a model of clean, enduring closet cornerstones designed to mix, match, layer generously—and treasure for years to come.
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LaQuan Smith

Sequined Column Gown

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Gleaning inspiration from the ‘circus’ and its vivacious energy and costuming, Zuhair Murad employs the accouterments of carnival performers—metallic balls, ribbons, diamond-shaped motifs—into red-carpet ready evening numbers glistening with sequins and tulle flourishes. Playing further to intrepid displays of femininity, this season equally pays homage to late artist ‘Niki de Saint Phalle’, whose colorful, curvaceous sculptures imbue the essence of “bold and inspiring women living in powerful bodies.”
Adorned with shimmering sequins, this gown has a slim silhouette fit with batwing sleeves, a plunging neckline, and sultry leg slit detail. Wear yours with strappy stillettos and a box clutch for a stunning evening edit.


Milan-based Salvo Rizza is changing the face of party wear with his hyper-embellished and beautifully three-dimensional vision. Exclusive to Moda, his buzzy new label captures a ‘90s sex appeal while maintaining the impeccable standards of Italian craft.

This slim cropped top is covered in sequins and features a strapless neckline. Wear yours with the brand's matching skirt to complete the look.

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Rebecca Hessel Cohen has an eye for pieces that balance the rare delicacy of an incredible vintage find with the functionality of purposeful designs. The result is always awash in a rose-tinted, bohemian romance.
 
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Safiyaa

Edie Turtleneck Sequined Mini Dress



Los Angeles-based designer Monique Lhuillier is renowned for her floaty and feminine dresses with no shortage of romance. The latest sees a continued love affair with dreamy gowns that fully show the brand's expertise in idyllic evening wear.

Made from silk and cotton, this floor length sleeveless dress has a deep v-neckline, bow detail and sequined bodice. Add a clutch and pointed heels to complete your look.

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Sarah Staudinger brings a cool edge to everything she does—from her playfully feminine clothing to her cult-hit accessories. Of the latter, this season features those nods to the ‘90s and sun-drenched hues she does so well.

Draped effortlessly on the body and covered entirely in sunny yellow sequins, the 'Casey" dress features a relaxed silhouette, strapless neckline, and large pocket. Wear yours with a pink mini-bag and strappy heel to emulate the brand styling.

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Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini created The Attico for dressing up. The Milanese label is known for their sinuous sheen designs that make parties worth attending. This season is no less glamorous but infuses comfort and wearability to broaden the brand's cool, seductive appeal.

The head-turning 'Astra' mini has an asymmetric-cut silhouette covered in large paillettes that appear as though they're draping off the body. Wear them with strappy pumps for a truly unforgettable evening look.

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Placing a copy of “Moby Dick” on each showgoer’s seat, Joseph Altuzarra took a voyage for Fall ’22—conjuring the glamorous mystery of the deep sea and stoking wanderlust with a beautiful unification of the strange and familiar.
The 'Neres' dress features a relaxed A-line cut tailored from raw-edged crepe with oversized paillettes covering the bust. Wear with gold jewels.

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Winner of the 2017 British Emerging Talent Award, the New York-born Londoner Michael Halpern is fashion’s go-to for fantasy and nostalgic glamour with a modern sensibility. The latest collection spotlights '70s styles with references to Cher, oversized shirting, and the stacked bangles his mother wore.

Sequined throughout, this ombré-toned midi dress has a slight a-line silhouette. Pair yours with heels in matching tones for a statement cocktail look.

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LaQuan Smith

Sequined Column Gown

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The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel
Night Rider Lily Sequin Mini Skirt


This season, Wes Gordon looks to the French Riviera—from its escapist energy to the iconic images it conjures—to create a chic balance of high-octane glamour and wearability. True to form, he brings modern whimsy and a fresh ease to Mrs. Herrera’s classic elegance.

Covered in shiny sequins, this plaid mini dress has a round neckline and relaxed fit. Wear yours with metallic sandals and a mini bag for a fun night out.

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Isabel Marant presents a new uniform this season—filtered through her signature Left Bank effortlessness and bohemian seduction.

This halter mini dress has an embellished bust and keyhole cutout. Wear yours with knee-high boots and minimal accessories for a fun night out.

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Turkish cool girl İlkyaz Özel returns with more scintillating party pieces to love. True to form, this season radiates a hedonistic edge across her high-shine signatures that capture a retro glamour.

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A sensual, after-dark spirit takes hold of the Colombian designer this season. Festive partywear and beach-to-bar knits balance the seductive intrigue of daring skin reveals with the label’s signature coastal ease. Elevated with artisanal details by local craftspeople, it’s Johanna’s barefoot glamour, heightened with a fresh luxury that comes alive in movement.

Embroidered throughout in sequins, this cropped top has a square neckline with shoulder straps. Complete the set and wear with the matching skirt for a glam night out.

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Introducing Europe’s newest luxury house—founded in 2020, Daniel Del Core's Milan label centers around its couture atelier, combining the savoir faire of legendary maisons with the designer’s provocative vision of “mutant glamour.”

This draped mini dress is covered in light-catching sequins. Wear with strappy heels and a metallic chain clutch for a fun night out.

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