FILTERS
×
- Beaded Net
- Beaded Tulle
- Chiffon
- Crystal Mesh
- Crystal Organza
- Crystal Organza Print
- Crystal Satin
- Embroidery
- Glitter
- Glitter Stretch Jersey
- Glitter Tulle
- Hologram Jersey
- Hologram Sequin
- Jacquard
- Jersey
- Lace
- Luxe Lycra Jersey
- Lycra
- Matte Satin
- Metallic Crepe
- Metallic Jacquard
- Metallic Net
- Metallic Organza
- Metallic Shimmer
- Ombre Glitter Tulle
- Ombre Velvet Sequin
- Organza
- Organza Print
- Pleated Strech Lame
- Pleated Tulle
- Print Chiffon
- Print Mikado
- Print Satin
- Satin
- Satin Print
- Scuba
- Sequin
- Sequin Beading
- Sequin Glitter Stretch Jersey
- Sequin Tulle
- Shimmer Sequin
- Strech Shimmer Jersey
- Stretch Jersey
- Stretch Lame
- Stretch Net
- Stretch Print Tulle
- Stretch Satin
- Stretch Satin Jersey
- Stretch Shimmer Jersey
- Stretch Tulle
- Taffeta
- Triacetate
- Tulle
- Velvet
Prom Dresses
Rachel Allan Metallic Crepe Prom Dresses
Metallic crepe doesn't read like glitter fabric. The shimmer comes from metallic fibers woven directly into the textile, creating a surface that catches light without throwing sparkle. This gives you luminosity that registers in photos without overwhelming your features or competing with your jewelry. Rachel Allan uses this fabrication for gowns that need to make an impact while maintaining sophistication, particularly in fitted silhouettes where surface texture creates visual interest without added embellishment.
Structural Integrity With Flex
Crepe construction gives metallic fibers a textured base that prevents the stiffness you'd get from lamé or brocade. The pebbled surface has natural give, allowing these gowns to move with your body while holding their architectural shape. You'll notice this in styles with asymmetrical necklines or sculptural draping, where the fabric needs to maintain tension in specific areas while releasing elsewhere. The metallic threads add weight without bulk, creating substantial feel that doesn't translate to restricted movement.
Light Interaction Across Environments
Indoor lighting and outdoor settings affect metallic crepe completely differently. Under warm incandescent light, the fabric glows with a soft radiance. Flash photography brings out maximum brilliance without creating the harsh reflective spots that sequins produce. Natural daylight reveals the crepe texture itself, showing the dimensional weave that makes these dresses photograph well from multiple angles. This versatility matters for events that span different lighting conditions throughout the evening.
Color Complexity in Metallics
The base crepe can be dyed while metallic threads remain constant, creating color combinations that shift subtly depending on viewing angle. A burgundy metallic crepe might show copper highlights, while emerald could reveal gold undertones. This depth comes from the interaction between dyed and undyed fibers rather than surface treatment. Rachel Allan capitalizes on this by choosing metallic crepe for styles where color sophistication matters as much as silhouette, particularly in minimalist designs that rely on fabric quality for visual impact.