Raisa & Vanessa

EDITOR'S NOTE

Twin sisters Raisa and Vanessa Sason founded their Istanbul label in 2011, and the house has held to a maximalist register ever since: dimensional tailoring, padded and structural shoulders, sequinned net, hand-strassed embroidery, corsetry built into gowns and separates alike. The training shows in the construction, which is what keeps the drama from collapsing into mere spectacle. The sisters have dressed Cardi B and J.Lo and run a long list of brand collaborations, though the cutting was serious well before the placements arrived. What earns Raisa & Vanessa a place here is the range across pieces that hold up worn singly, from a chiffon ruffled skirt to an embroidered feather top, not just full eveningwear.

From Raisa & Vanessa.

White Satin Shirt

Black One-Shouldered Velvet Dress With Crystal Accessory And Feather Trim

Sapphire Velvet Victorian Corset

Black One-Shouldered Velvet Dress With Crystal Accessory

Black Corset Mini Dress With Crystal Embroidery Detail

Navy Velvet Jacket With Blue Crystal-Embellished Collar

Red Velvet Jacket With Crystal Accessory Detail

Navy Maxi Skirt With Crystal Belt

Red Velvet Maxi Dress With Crystal Accessory

Navy Velvet Crop Top

Red Tulle Velvet Polka-Dot Printed Maxi Gown With Crystal Mesh Bow At Neckline

Sapphire Crystal-Embellished Mesh Skirt With Crystal Belt Detail

Sapphire Crystal- Embellished Mesh Crop Top

Silk Velvet Turtleneck Gown With Ruched Sleeves And Crystal Flower Embroidery

Light Blue Tulle Top With Crystal Flower Embroidery

Sapphire Pleated Chiffon Pants With Crystal Belt Detail

Light Blue Tulle Midi Skirt With Crystal Flower Embroidery

Red Velvet Sculptural Maxi Dress With Crystal Floral Embroidery Corset

Sapphire Jersey One-Shouldered Draped Shawl-Detail Top

Red Velvet Double-Breasted Jacket With Crystal Flower Embroidery

Navy Tulle Black Velvet Polka-Dot Printed Maxi Gown With Velvet Bow And Crystal Belt

Red Velvet Skirt With Crystal Flower Embroidery

Red Velvet Sculptural Corset With Crystal Belt

Red Stretchy Patterned Velvet Mini Dress With Balloon Skirt

Red Velvet Flare Pants

Red Stretchy Patterned Velvet Maxi Dress With Draped Detail

Burgundy Velvet Crystal Embellished Mini Dress With Chiffon Print

Burgundy Velvet Mini Dress With Chiffon Print

Plum Jersey Dress With Shawl Drape And Gold Byzantine Belt

Burgundy Velvet Mini Skirt With Chiffon Print

Burgundy Velvet Shirt With Chiffon Print And White Oversized Collar

Burgundy Velvet Long Skirt With Chiffon Print

Burgundy Velvet Top With Chiffon Print, Flared Sleeves And Copper Crystal Tassels

One-Shouldered Velvet Dress With Cut-Outs And Chiffon Print

One-Shouldered Velvet Dress With Cut-Outs And Chiffon Print Without Crystal Stones

Beige Velvet Flare Sleeved Gown With Chiffon Print And Mirror Embellishment

Black Velvet V-Neck Maxi Dress With Chiffon Print

Black Velvet Cape With Chiffon Print And Beaded Buttons

Velvet Flare Pants With Chiffon Print

Black Velvet Shirt With Chiffon Print And White Oversized Collar