Tag Archives: couture

This was probably the most innovative and interesting collection at Haute Couture week in Paris… architecturally breaking boundaries, with much thought to the symbolism of the collection as a whole… and beautiful in every way. I’m glad Guo Pei has found worldwide recognition and is finally showing in Paris during …

How fun! Almost every look from Valention’s couture collection was stunning enough for every party girl’s dream! I loved all the daring colors and voluminous poofs ! Hurray for Valentino! photos:vogue

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

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

The highly anticipated event, The Met Gala, came and went last month, but for us regular folks it’s the beginning of the remarkable exhibit, CAMP: Notes on Fashion, at The Met NYC running through the summer. I had just missed the opening of the exhibit by 4 days! So my …