After a futuristic neon-colored Haute Couture collection for the Spring, Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo brought it back to the basics for Fall Winter 2011. The style was more classic Haute Couture with a youthful feel to it. This is the first time Chiuri and Paolo have really captured the essence of Valentino without drawing too much from the archives. Navy, pale rose, and white dominated the feminine and ultra delicate dresses. Hemlines were much shorter than usual, which may alienate older customers but will surely attract a younger crowd and garner a lot of attention on red carpets, roping in a new generation of Valentino women.
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July 7th, 2010
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After taking us around the world in his last few shows, Jean Paul Gaultier brought us back home to Paris during his Fall Winter 2010/2011 Haute Couture collection. Now that Gaultier is out at Hermès he seems to be bringing some of that refined style to his own line but with the sexiness and attitude he is known for. Exaggerated shoulders, batwing sleeves, and belts cinching together otherwise slouchy styles was an amusing way to play with different silhouettes and really made some of the looks pop. The look was perfectly accessorized with huge costume jewelry, fox fur shawls, and lacy tights with the Eiffel Tower on the back. A mini performance in middle of the show by burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese was truly a match made in fashion heaven and a fun surprise for everyone in attendance. The collection, the performance, the audience – everything screamed old school Parisian glamour…more please!
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July 7th, 2010
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Designer Elie Saab knows his customer and what she wants. While some fashion houses are constantly trying to change and attract a younger crowd, Saab aims to please his existing cliental with elegant evening wear. His Fall Winter 2011 Haute Couture collection was beautiful and elegant but very strong. Intricate embroidery, bold colors, and draping dominated the red carpet ready gowns. Despite the extensive options – long-sleeved, asymmetric one shouldered, high slit, form fitting, or flowing chiffon to name a few – it was a cohesive collection and exactly what one expects from Elie Saab.
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July 7th, 2010
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Riccardo Tisci is quickly becoming a favorite among the fashion crowd with his stunning collections for Givenchy. Even though the French Fashion House cut back this year, holding a small presentation instead of a runway show with only ten looks as opposed to the normal twenty plus, Tisci did not and has definitely topped his previous collections with these ten stunning creations. The simple color palette consisted only of white, gold, and brown – all the better to focus on the delicate Chantilly lace, ostrich feathers, and extravagant embellishments. While everyone is talking about the struggles of Haute Couture it is clear that money is the only problem because the creativity and craftsmanship is still going strong.
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July 6th, 2010
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