In my life, I left smocking behind when I was about, oh, four or five. But it's been percolating in the back of my mind for a while now, and if I ever develop some patience, I might try it myself. Here are a few examples from my inspiration files.
Bottega Veneta - love the fullness of the skirt
Threads magazine has a tutorial on this stitch I might try
Preen - I love the floatiness.
Random smocking from Michael Kors
