The LBD

The fall 2010 collection of Herve Leger by Max Azria has taken a refreshing twist on the classic bandage dress - case in point, the Black Vivien Cutout dress. Whilst of late, the Leger Resort and Spring 2011 collections have received mixed reviews, I consider Herve Leger to be one of my favourite designers. I respect his creative direction towards fit, fashionable females opposed to innovative and at times un-wearable couture. I first and foremost believe that a fashion designers' objective is about making a woman feel fashionable, comfortable and beautiful, and there's no doubt that Herve Leger caters effortlessly to that market. From Kim Kardashian to Michelle Obama, women across the spectrum have found new friends in their Herve Leger designs.

In terms of the little black dress, fashion lovers across the world know of its value to any seasonal wardrobe of any decade. The Vivien Cutaway dress is a mix between sexy, seductive, fitted and constructive design. When I saw the dress I knew I what my next project would be. However, instead of the complimenting $955 price tag, I constructed my own pattern and design for under R40.

The dress is made of a black cotton

blend stretch material.

The front and back are symmetrically

designed to replicate the famous Herve Leger bandage

dress look.

I refrained from inserting the slit on the side out of fear of it looking a bit to dominatrix and over designed? I had the intention of finishing the dress and then deciding whether or not I should incorporate the slit??

jury is still out on this one...