Fashion Designers

Another stunning collection by Viktor & Rolf! My fave is the second photo… a black overcoat with ‘wings’…. kinda like a those maxi pads with wings! Hahahah…. ok, not really… such a masterpiece… all of it. photos: vogue

John Galliano delivered a visionary collection, complete with deconstructed sailor and military uniforms. Galliano is truly the master of deconstructed fashion…. first cutting dresses on the bias for Dior in the late 90s and then taking apart classic garments and adding an avant-garde twist…. Really, CHANEL should hire him, goddammit. …

What a GORGEOUS collection!! I love the Oriental influences and ethereal fabrics! Classic, modern, and just plain BEAUTIFUL! Yay, Elie! I wonder if he drives a Saab. photos: vogue

Delivering two collections a year, Jean Paul Gaultier makes sure that it is really top notch and original. He delivered this season with his signature Brittany stripes and rich silks in deep colors. All around a beautiful collection! Hurray, JPG! photos: vogue

Beautiful collection by Givenchy! My fave is the last white, fluffy dress… it is Mr. Miggins approved! photos:vogue

All the hyped of Giambattista Valli teaming up with H&M is almost at fever pitch with their new collaboration dropping in stores in early November. The diverse range of Valli is apparent in this season’s couture collection… well-designed tulle ballgowns cut in a variety of gorgeous ways. Maybe Valli should …

Dior had a collection that returned back to its roots with simple, French elegance…. lots of black, strong modern structure, and fishnet veils reminiscent of the 1930s. It was beautiful and effortlessly chic. The final look was a model wearing a gold house…a nice unexpected ending to an otherwise ‘safe’ …

Paris Couture week started off well with the House of Schiaparelli unveiling their sophisticated with a touch- of -quirk collection that captured both whimsy and elegance simultaneously. Hurray for Schiaparelli! photos: vogue

Dsquared2 unveiled their Spring collection with an homage to Asian prints and designs mixed with the best Martial Arts dude that ever was…. Bruce Lee. It was A-ok in my book, because who doesn’t like a good martial arts movie with unsynchronized lips?? photos: vogue

Thom Browne had the inspiration of a ‘Versailles Country Club’ for his latest collection. There were many balls… and well, balls. Ha ha. Seersuckered jock straps dangled from pleated skirts for men. The show was complete with pannier dress forms and a real life ballet dancer dancing in the signature …