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Lace

Lace is an openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by hand. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or cloth from a previously woven fabric, but more often open spaces are created as part of the lace fabric. Lace-making is an ancient craft. True lace was not made until the late 15th and early 16th centuries. There are many types of lace defined by how they are made. These include :

1. Needle lace; made using needle and thread. This is the most flexible of the lace-making arts.
2. Cutwork lace , or whitework lace; lace constructed by removing threads from a woven background, and the remaining threads wrapped or filled with embroidery.
3. Bobbin Lace; made with bobbins and a pillow.
4. Tape lace; makes the tape in the lace as it is worked, or uses a machine- or hand-made textile strip formed into a design, then joined and embellished with needle or bobbin lace.
5. Knotted lace; including macramé and tatting. Tatted lace is made with a shuttle or a tatting needle.
6. Crocheted lace; including Irish crochet, pineapple crochet, and filet crochet.
7. Knitted lace; including Shetland lace, such as the “wedding ring shawl”, a lace shawl so fine that it can be pulled through a wedding ring.
8. Machine-made lace; any style of lace created or replicated using mechanical means.
9. Ecru lace; lace not bleached.  (Wiki)

So many designer interesting to using lace on their collections. Such as Ellie Saab the maestro, he used lace for some his haute couture collections on spring 2009 fashion show.  Ellie Saab haute couture collections so fabulous and glamour.  With a high professional cutting and detailing, Ellie Saab collections looks so amazing.

Prada also launching their new collections on fall 2008 fashion show. Most of the Prada collections made from lace. Lace always interesting, from ancient become modern.

Today many of fashion product are made from lace such as Tops lace, Blouse lace, Skirts lace, Leggings lace, Camisole lace and also Panties lace.  As you see below, all of this fashion collections are made from lace (all collections available on SaksFifthAvenue.com). So what do you think about lace?? How comfort lace for used??

Dress :

1. Rebecca Taylor Lace Dress

More than pretty, it’s perfect for you!!. Lace dress with picot edge at scoop neck, hem, and cuffs. Zipper closure at back. Elbow-length sleeves. Visible, contrast satin lining. Rebecca Taylor Lace Dress Price : $595.00

2. See by Chloe Floral Lace Dress

Two-tone dress with lace bodice and quilted skirt. Ruching at waist and on-seam pockets at hip. Hidden zipper at side. Lace trim at bottom hem. Scalloped edge at top hem and 2.75″ straps. Mesh lining at bodice. See by Chloe Floral Lace Dress Price : $795.00

3. Only Hearts Shadow Lace Strapless Dress

A simple silhouette with an undeniably romantic vibe. you will love it. Print lace dress with ruching at bodice and empire waist and gathered elastic banding at top hem. Strapless. Jersey lining. Jersey brief included. Only Hearts Shadow Lace Strapless Dress Price : $172.00

Tops :

1. Beyond Vintage Lace Batwing Blouse

A sexy spin on a ladylike fabric, this wide-neck lace top features a ruched waist and scalloped bottom hem and cuffs. 3/4 batwing sleeves. Silk lining at body. Beyond Vintage Lace Batwing Blouse Price : $181.00

2. Catherine Malandrino Pointelle Top with Lace Neckline

A demure top with no lack of subtle sensuality. Pointelle top with boat neck and sheer lace panel at bib. Ribbed banding at bottom hem. Layered lace ruffles at cap sleeves. Contrast lining. Catherine Malandrino Pointelle Top with Lace Neckline Price : $375.00

Skirt :

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1. Joie Dina Vintage Lace Long Skirt
Like a rare vintage find we stumbled upon in a chic Parisian flea market. Long voile skirt with gathered elastic banding, ruffle trim, and ribbon tie at waist. Lace insets at hip and hem and mini eyelet detail throughout. Pintucking at front and hem and inverted pleat at back. Semi-sheer. Joie Dina Vintage Lace Long Skirt Price : $278.00

2. Alice + Olivia Short Lace Skirt
Fit for the Material Girl herself, this lace miniskirt features lamé panels and a ruched waist. Hidden back zip. Scalloped eyelash trim at peek-a-boo hem. Lined. Alice + Olivia Short Lace Skirt Price : $275.00

Leggings :

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1. Kova & T Lace Leggings
Lace leggings with elastic banding at waist. Semi-sheer. Kova & T Lace Leggings Price : $165.00

2. Only Hearts Lace Leggings
Sheer lace leggings with covered elastic banding at waist. Only Hearts Lace Leggings Price : $48.00

Lingerie :

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1. Eberjey Cote d’Azur Lace Panties
These stretch-lace boy shorts feature scalloped edges and a contrast satin bow at the front. Sheer. Eberjey Cote d’Azur Lace Panties Price : $36.00

2. Only Hearts So Fine Lace Camisole with Button Front
This lace camisole features a scalloped edge at the V neck and hem. 5-button front closure. Lace trim at adjustable spaghetti straps. Sheer. Only Hearts So Fine Lace Camisole with Button Front Price : $88.00