Marchesa Fall/Winter 2012-2013

The breathtakingly beautiful gowns from Marchesa Fall/Winter 2012-2013 ready-to-wear collection — inspired by French painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s 1878 portrait, “A Soul Brought to Heaven” – may scream Red Carpet! but there are many, many gorgeous looks perfect for the aisle too — above, strapless ball gown; below, short sleeve mermaid gown with feathered skirt.

Sheath gown with layered skirt and draped top.

Nude tulle gown with short sleeve blue bodice featuring rose motif.

More gorgeous Marchesa gowns after the jump.

Below, sheer delight — illusion long gown with embroidered detailing.

Feathered friends — off-shoulder gown and dress with high-low hemline, both with feather accents.

Short dresses in romantic lace.

Baby blue trapeze dress with hanky hem and ribbons at the straps.

Feathers and tutu — some Swan Lake ballet inspired outfits.

Wow factor — a peek of tulle and plumage. Oh, and those shoes!

Short dresses with high collar and cap-sleeves. A little Alexander McQueen feel on these two.

And now, for some red-carpet ready dresses. Metallic lace gown with tulle skirt.

Metallic cob web gown. Michelle Williams, maybe?

Academy Awards bound — cap sleeve gown with embroidered bodice, short sleeve petal-adorned gown.

Cream gowns with red lace overlay.

White and black tulle gown with gold embroidery.

The Oscar goes too … statueque gold draped dress.

Strapless gold ball gown.

Stunning red ball gown with long sleeve, high neck top.