Tag Archives: couture

There was some major basket weaving going on at Viktor & Rolf…. I bet if you peaked backstage you’d see this lady.  It was a mixed bag for, honestly. I usually love Viktor & Rolf because they have their own style and trends that they follow, but this time I …

Maison Margiela is synonymous with the strange and odd. So, who else better than John Galliano to serve that up with a touch of French baroque. I, actually, didn’t mind the crazy looks, but probably because I’m a huge Galliano fan. Since he left Dior, I feel like he hasn’t …

This is probably my least favorite collection by Chanel in a long ass time. I really had to dig to find these four looks as possibly-maybe my favorites. Although the clothes were meh to me, the concept of having the entire haute couture atelier be the backdrop of the fashion …

Iris van Herpin’s collections are highly technical and fashion forward, in terms of material and execution. However, you can’t deny that some of these dresses look like seashell vaginas. Or something growing in a petri dish. In any case, she’s a pioneer in fashion, so we should give an extra …

Marchesa’s latest collection was fit for a leading a lady , as per usual. Soft, wispy materials paired with gentle, pastel palettes made for a most beguiling collection. Marchesa has proven over and over that they are the masters of feminine elegance and delicate cuts to flatter any woman for …

Wowie Wow wow!! These outfits were like a wallpaper of an 18th century powder room, Japanese armor and Pre-schooler with scissor and glue were thrown into a dark room for 4 hours. What I mean by that is that it was pretty DAMN COOL! Although, I wouldn’t wear it to …

I stumbled upon Ashley Rose Couture  while reading Juxtapoz magazine and boy, what a treat! Hailing from Massachusetts, Ashley Rose has created some remarkable pieces reminiscent of Alexander McQueen. The photo shoots for her pieces are equally stunning and intriguing. And the best part of all… “In the upcoming weeks, I …

Chinese-Dutch designer Hu Sheguang used miles and miles of the devil’s favorite color to create a runway show fit for Lucifer and all his satanic little friends. In other words, it was GLORIOUS! Or shall I say GORE– RIOUS? Let’s analyze ! First off, any designer that incorporates matching devil babies …

On my most recent trip to New York City, I had the wonderful privilege to visit the ‘Manus X Machina’ exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of New York. Sponsored by Apple, the exhibit displayed a ravishing collection of couture items from designers like, Chanel, Comme Des Garçon, Iris Van Herpin …

It all turned up roses at Zuhair Murad’s Spring Couture show. Gowns bloomed with flowers in time for Spring and it was GORGEOUS! I loved the caged skirts…. it gave the collection a baroque theme, which is my favorite era.  I give this collection a two thumbs up and if …