One fairly new designer I've been keeping my eye on is Cushnie et Ochs. They were established in 2008, but they have just started getting a lot of red carpet attention the past year. I first saw one of their dresses on Forward by Elyse Walker and was like damn, I need that now. Then I saw the price tag of $1495 and cried silent tears. Cushnie et Ochs really stands out, and you can tell immediately when someone is wearing one of their unique designs. Their designs are known for being simple, understated, modern, and most of all, the use of strategic cutouts. Their dresses make a bold statement of raw sensuality and it celebrates the allure of the female body. Cushnie et Ochs reminds me slightly of Helmut Lang because of their minimalist designs with excellent use of shapes and lines, however Cushnie et Ochs designs much more skintight silhouettes with a bolder sensual aesthetic.
I found a very similar dress from Australian designer Maurie & Eve at a more reasonable price of $260. It also comes in a shorter version, which is the one I want to purchase. However, they're out of my size! I'm debating purchasing the midi version and perhaps getting it hemmed. There are no sizing reviews about Maurie & Eve clothing online, and I feel uncomfortable ordering something from Australia without knowing exactly what size is right for me. I love the knee length version, but I have a lot of knee length dresses and am trying to expand (or rather, start) my collection of mini dresses. The cutout seems larger than the Cushnie et Ochs version and the straps can either be worn on the shoulder or off the shoulder.
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