Liquid Metal Fabric

Technically speaking, in order to achieve this type of glossy metallic effect, nylon is usually fused with silk through heat technology; 

Armani Prive Spring 2011 Couture
in Armani’s case, it was a nylon fused organza which retains softness and provides structure. The best part about this fabric is that it is equal part futuristic and feminine, thanks to the fluidity and silky characteristic of the hand.

Armani Prive Spring 2011 Couture

Nicole Farhi Fall 2011 collection

Lamé

Lamé is a type of fabric woven or knit with thin ribbons of metallic yarns,  It is usually gold or silver in color; sometimes copper lamé is seen.

Lamé comes in different varieties, depending on the composition of the other threads in the fabric. Common examples are tissue lamé, hologram lamé and pearl lamé, organza lamé.

An issue with lamé is that it is subject to seam or yarn slippage, making it less than ideal for garments with frequent usage. Lamé is often used in evening and dress wear and in theatrical and dance costumes.

Spring 2009

Badgley Mischka - gold draped lamé
Fall 2009


Silver Lamé - Bruce Oldfield
worn by Princess Diana

Randolph Duke
Spring 2008 Collection
Tissue Lamé

Randolph Duke Spring 2008 Collection
Tissue lamé



Milly by Michelle Smith: New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 Runway Show
Hologram Lamé


Pearl Lamé fabric


Alberta ferretti
lamé organza shirt dress