Discover Jenny Packham’s Luminous Collection Of Dresses For Golden Summer Nights
Available only at NET-A-PORTER, Jenny Packham’s exclusive new capsule of gowns will have you dazzling from dusk ’til dawn. By CHLOE STREET
Summer is approaching, bringing with it the promise of candlelit nights spent dining and dancing under the stars. And if your diary is filling up with glamorous galas and weddings, you’ll be on the hunt for extraordinary eveningwear for all your alfresco events.
The refined and romantic high-summer capsule that Jenny Packham has designed exclusively for NET-A-PORTER is the answer to your event-dressing dilemmas. The collection features 17 cocktail dresses and evening gowns designed to make an entrance, with each piece celebrating old Hollywood glamour in its purest form.
“This capsule was born from a desire to capture that sense of magical, midsummer elegance – moments suspended in golden-hour light, the elegance of alfresco evenings, and the refined sensuality of fluid silhouettes,” says Jenny Packham, who launched her namesake brand back in 1988. “They are designed for the kind of evening where everything feels a little lighter, a little more luminous. I was inspired by moonlit soirées, rooftop celebrations and candlelit dinners that stretch long into warm nights. It’s about glamour that feels effortless, and dresses that move beautifully as you walk – or dance.”
“The craftsmanship of the collection ensures that they wear beautifully again and again. Details elevate without overpowering, and the palette and silhouettes lend themselves to effortless reinvention, season after season
”Jenny Packham
A dazzling floor-length rose-gold sequinned maxi dress with a deep V neckline and sculpted bodice is a beautiful choice for a birthday party or a black-tie gala, while a dramatic gown featuring a meticulously beaded silvery V-neck bodice feels red-carpet-ready thanks to an open back with criss-cross straps, and a gorgeously ethereal blush tulle skirt that flows into an elegant sweeping train.
The pink theme continues with a baby-pink strapless dress featuring cloud-like chiffon ruffles at the neckline and a body-skimming sleek column silhouette of tonal sequins. At the back, a sheer pink overlay falls to the floor, adding movement and a little drama. “Pink this season isn’t just playful, it’s powerful,” says Packham. “From soft blush to vibrant fuchsia, it has a joyful femininity that really suits the mood right now. After seasons of minimalism, I think women are craving color that uplifts.”
Not only do these dresses exude an otherworldliness, but they’re also wonderfully practical and cater to the way women really want to dress, from bra-concealing wide straps to sculpted bodices and flattering cuts. It’s just one of the many reasons the London-based designer is a go-to among Hollywood royalty, including Angelina Jolie, Lashana Lynch and Kate Winslet, and actual royalty – Catherine, Princess of Wales has worn Jenny Packham’s designs for countless events.
“The craftsmanship of the collection ensures that they wear beautifully again and again,” Packham explains. “Details elevate without overpowering, and the palette and silhouettes lend themselves to effortless reinvention, season after season.” These are pieces that cater to your international summer schedule – from rooftop soirées in New York, to moonlit Riviera escapes and destination weddings in Asia and the Middle East.
They are dresses for women who want to feel beautifully put-together and elegant in pieces that will still feel relevant in years to come; dresses that carry you effortlessly through an evening, from the first glass of champagne to the last dance.