Black Lace Galore

A trend on the rise in recent months is black lace.  Lace is very popular among trims, because it often adds femininity and a luxurious element to a garment.  Lace trim is a narrow lace fabric, which can vary greatly in cost, intricacy and complexity, width, and fullness.  The cost of a full, gathered lace trim will cost about double or triple what a flat lace trim will cost.  Due to these factors, lace can come in all different varieties.

While lace started out being a handcraft, the majority of laces today are machine-made.  There are five main types of lace trims: insertion, galloon, edging, beading, and medallion.  Insertion lace trims lay flat with two straight edges.  Galloon lace trims lay flat with two scalloped edges.  Edging lace trims have one scalloped edge and one straight edge.  The edges may be either flat or gathered.  Beading lace trims have ribbon which is threaded.  Lastly, in medallion lace trims, an individual lace motif is applied, such as a cuff, collar, or applique.

These lace trims are being seen all around Hollywood in recent months, often in the color black.  Below are some pictures of celebrities who have chosen to wear this new trend.
      Hayden Panetriere                                                    Taylor Momsen

Mischa Barton                    Scarlett Johansonn              Sarah Harding

         Rihanna                                            Blake Lively                          Lady Gaga

     Lauren Conrad                                         Olivia Wilde                       Madonna