Erte would be proud with Alberta Ferretti's Couture collection. But this limited edition haute couture goes beyond the French artist and pays homage to femme fatale beauty, Marchesa Luisa Casati. The eccentric Marchesa, an Italian heiress, died in 1957 and has served as a muse for designers like John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and now, Alberta Ferretti. Casati's lavish lifestyle and love of exotic animals are symbolized in this gorgeous collection through animal prints and exquisite abundance. It's dramatic and elegant, like its muse.

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