an ethereal collection of gowns adorned with swinging pearls, lace butterflies and silk roses at New York Fashion show

At the star-studded Marchesa spring 2014 show at the New York Public Library this afternoon, models sauntered by in princess-worthy ensembles, with all the couture details and intricate embellishments expected of the Georgina Chapman and Keren Creig-designed label.
Heads swiveled to-and-fro to follow the romantic looks coming down the winding catwalk, like a cream chiffon gown embroidered with blue and green flowers, a black lingerie-inspired number with Thirties fringe detailing, and a silver draped fringe skirt worn with a crystal and ribbon embroidered top.
The dramatic additions of black feather hair extensions, deep berry lipstick and temporary butterfly tattoos - designed by celebrity tattoo artist Scott Campbell - added a modern gothic edge to the vintage-inspired looks.

Ethereal angels: At Marchesa's spring 2014 New York Fashion Week show this afternoon, visions of princess-worthy ensembles with couture details and intricate embellishments swanned down the catwalk

Step back in time: To create the romantic looks, the design duo took cues from vintage elegance, with fringe detailing and pearls evoking the Roaring Twenties

Mixed genres: Part fairy princess, part vintage goddess, each of the ensembles carried a sense of drama

To create the romantic looks, the design duo took cues from vintage elegance, with fringe detailing and pearls evoking the Roaring Twenties, and tulle gowns worn over silk bias slip dresses recalling the Thirties.
Part fairy princess, part vintage goddess, each of the ensembles carried a marked sense of drama that had guests gasping in rapture.

 

Ms Chapman's film producer husband Harvey Weinstein, who arrived with two of his adorable daughters from his first marriage in tow, looked every inch the supportive husband as he admired the new collection.
Anna Wintour sat alongside him, wearing her signature dark shades to scrutinize the gowns.

Body art: The dramatic additions of black feather hair extensions, deep plum lipstick and temporary butterfly tattoos - designed by Scott Campbell - added a modern gothic edge to the vintage-inspired looks

Windswept: A model's black feather hair extensions catch the breeze as she parades down the runway

Ethereal: One look that caused a stir was an ivory silk chiffon cocktail dress, adorned with lace scallop and tiers of lace butterflies that gave the illusion the model was walking inside a billowing cloud

One particularly striking ensemble was a floor-length gown of layered, swinging pearls, which made a shuffling sound as the model walked by.
Another look that caused a stir was an ivory silk chiffon cocktail dress, adorned with lace scallop and tiers of lace butterflies that gave the illusion the model was walking inside a billowing cloud.
For the color palette, the designers stuck to mostly delicate pastels, ladylike neutrals and metallics offset with touches of stark black.

Design duo: Marchesa designers Georgina Chapman (right) and Keren Craig (left) stepped out in chic monochrome to greet the crowd after the show

Color scheme: For the color palette, the designers stuck to mostly delicate pastels, ladylike neutrals and metallics offset with touches of stark black

Opulent apparel: The stunning collection featured all the couture details and intricate embellishments expected of the Georgina Chapman and Keren Creig-designed label

One model showcased a powder blue silk and satin bias dress, with a flouncy tulle overlay and intricate floral detailing around the neckline.
Another wore a tea-stained organza top embellished with sequins and lace, paired with a matching floor-length chiffon skirt.
A bevy of famous faces lined the front rows to behold the much-anticipated collection, with many donning their most embellished apparel to match  the runway looks.

Vintage-inspired: Feminine silhouettes called to mind the styles of the Thirties and Fifties

Special spectator: Ms Chapman's film producer husband Harvey Weinstein, who arrived with two of his adorable daughters in tow, looked every inch the supportive husband as he admired the collection

Best seats in the house: Famous faces including Petra Nemcova, Olivia Palermo, Sheryl Crow and Courtney Love lined the front rows, with many donning their most embellished apparel to match the runway looks

Molly Sims looked stunning in a gold embroidered tunic, her hair swooped in waves to one side as she chatted to Lake Bell, who wore a purple strapless gown.
Courtney Love and Sheryl Crowe grazed elbows in their A-list seats, while Ashley Greene arrived late with Jamie Campbell Bower, which meant they had to stand behind the seats to watch the show.
And Petra Nemcova stunned in a Marchesa Notte navy lace cocktail dress.