OPULENCE

In fashion, there is no such thing as an embarrassment of riches. And this season shone with gilded grandiosity. From rich brocades to burnished metallics, excess was in. There was a surge of mosaic patterns topped with sophisticated finishes—fur, feathers, fringe, and everything in between—at Oscar de la Renta, Missoni, and Roberto Cavalli. And with his final elaborate collection, Alexander McQueen showcased his everlasting talent. ^