Last week was definitely a week of headpieces in Paris. Besides all the flamboyant masks and headwear, we were not short of the veils either – black and white, structured and freely flowing, tiny detail and statement piece – all types. And we loved them. Every time I returned to go over a certain collection, I unnoticeably clicked on the looks that came with either a headpiece or a veil. They are catchy, really.
But the veil is not like any other symbolic headpiece that is poised to exert power. It is quite different, more subtle. Not only it looks romantically beautiful, but also gives an air of secrecy, mystery. It is sublime and tenderly suggestive, calling one to look again to see who or what is behind.
Interestingly, we rarely see a man with a veil. At least, I do not see that happening. Still not in fashion. Because our creativity doesn’t go farther than what our mind produces. In the dark depth of our mind the femininity and the veil go hand-in-hand. The veil makes a female present, yet hidden. Not totally hidden, yet not entirely exposed – something mystical, spiritual is there. It is the hidden mood, deep state of mind. The female is the medium – between celestial and terrestrial.
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Who else thought of a bridal veil at this moment? Yes, right, we are now talking about the same concept. The moment a groom unveils his bride and kisses her for the first time, he commits to unite with his other, spiritual half. Across the cultures, throughout the history – the altar may not be there, the color of the veil may not be white, but the veil itself is there doing the same job. Does it explain why we feel that enigma around when we see a veiled feminine figure?
So, no matter in what shape a veil comes. They all come with the same story. We do not wear that as an everyday accessory any more. But that doesn’t matter. When we see it, we have that same emotions – let it be on the runway or over a graveyard. It emits that enigma. As it happens, the fashion critics are the ones to experience that moment on the front rows, in an arm distance from the runway with all the mystery, charm and glam of the couture masterpieces. Does it explain, why the more creative the veils get, the higher flying praises come from the fashion critics?
To sum up, want to look secretive? – Get your veil on. Want to be even more enigmatic? – add some dark color.