IS a cellulose obtained from the wood of trees, or from straw, bamboo and cotton. Elastic, resistant over time and highly breathable. Viscose is the “fake silk” with a velvety effect to the touch, often chosen for important occasions. Soft and bright, it is designed for all those outfits where it is imperative to shine.
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From slip dresses to miniskirts, lends itself to different designs and styles, always with fluidity and naturalness. A worthy vegetable alternative to silk, which it is worn all year round for sensational party looks.
What is viscose fabric?
Viscose is neither a natural nor a synthetic fiber as it is thought. But the mixture of both raw materials, which through chemical processes give life to the so-called vegetable silk. Today it takes on different names, depending on the natural base used, and it is particularly appreciated by famous designers and brands for its very soft texture and the way it falls on the body. Contrary to what one might think, viscose is a very breathable material, which makes it pleasant to wear in direct contact with the skin. Finally, its strong resistance to wear and the possibility of mixing it with other fabrics (such as elastane or cotton) makes it the most suitable choice for garments designed for the most elegant occasions.
Purple halter neck top, Uterqüe via Zalando.
Viscose dresses: the silk effect that has always been loved
Declined in the most disparate of ways, it is in the evening dresses that viscose gives the best of itself. Straight from the Nineties, Kate Moss’s iconic dress returns to the catwalk and street style. The slip dress, to be worn inside and outside the home, it is one of the 2021 – 2022 trends that best lends itself to this material. Relaxation and seduction come together in a silhouette introduced for the first time in 1993 by Marc Jacobs, to then become an iconic garment of all the supermodels and actresses of the 90s, from Naomi Campbell to Gwyneth Paltrow. Back in our closets, this season features prominent necklines on the back, with fun intertwining games such as the models of Khaite. Ultra thin straps and ever shorter hems for ROTATE, while asymmetries and draperies make the models of Jacquemus the must-have of all influencers. And so the viscose fabric demonstrates its seasonal transversality, both winter and summer.
Midi dress with deep neckline on the back, KHAITE via Luisa via Roma.
Tops, skirts and blazers: how to combine them for elegant night looks
Viscose has a brightness equal to that of Swarovski and crystals, for this reason it lends itself well to minimal and not very layered looks, but with a strong character. A complete set, worn on the skin or with a turtleneck, it gives a neat and bossy look. Cooler with the Versace style mini skirt, worn with platform shoes and tights. Yes also a top with applications of feathers and bows, capable of making even the most essential looks interesting. In this case, vinyl leggings or men’s trousers, combined with jeweled sandals, will be enough for an outfit that will be remembered.
Affordable to all budgets and appreciated by designers, viscose is the right choice for relaxed but infinitely trendy outfits. A fabric capable of adapting to all styles and which blends the beauty of silk with synthetic fiber technology.
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