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