The Breton heritage and the customs and traditions typical of this French region inform this Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture collection. The designer gives the classic pea coat the couture treatment; these are accompanied, on the runway, by striped maxi skirts, sequined marinière tops, waders, galette or seashell shaped skirts and cylinder hats anchored by a ribbon
Read MoreThe collection is a tribute to light and stars: jewelled belts seem like shining stars, while evening gowns are embellished with crystals and shimmering appliqués. Tapered tunics exhibit a sensual transparency through corolla skirts exposing the legs, that are sheathed in a pair of cuissardes. Evening gowns feature voluminous skirts and total look colours. Fluid, light fabrics alternate with lavish velvet, while tight, embroidered dresses are paired with tone on tone furs. However, at the... Read More
Remember that magical time in childhood when you or your daughter, sister or friend put on all the finery at home such as the silks and the dresses along with the family’s entire heirloom of jewels and paraded before the mirror for an entire day? Dolce & Gabbana pays tribute to this transitory period in a young girl’s life in its much-awaited Alta Moda collection of one-of-a-kind creations exalting the art of haute couture stamped by its signature artistry……
It was also a show... Read More
The Opening of 31st Season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia took place on the 21st of October. Russian fashion guru SLAVA ZAITSEV traditionally opened MBFW Russia with the runway show of his new prêt-à-porter de luxe Spring-Summer 2016 collection Life Patterns. The collection featured flowing silhouettes, sharp lines, meticulously elaborated details along with ornamental, geometric and graphic patterns: apparently, the legendary designer decided to explore every possible option.... Read More
Christian Dior
Raf Simons rilegge la moda di Dior alla luce di un nuovo minimalismo: partendo dal passato, dall'underwear di epoca vittoriana fino alla giacca iconica della Maison, il designer si concentra sul futuro, su ciò che è moderno oggi. La collezione è dunque un incontro di maschile e femminile, accenni romantici e rigore militare, classicismo e contemporaneo. Semplice, ma super femminile, in pieno stile Dior, questa collezione racchiude lo spirito di Monsieur Christian e la... Read More
This haute couture Valentino collection is a tribute to Rome and to its beauty. The two creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli celebrated the Eternal City not only with a runway show but also with a multi-site exhibition titled Mirabilia Romae, a true journey into the city that has always inspired their creations for the house. This haute couture collection that sums up Chiuri and Piccioli’s unconditional love for the Capital city develops along an archaeological path... Read More
The Fall Haute Couture collection celebrates the maison’s heritage and chronicles, through an imaginary journey, the creative path of designer Elie Saab, from his debut in High Fashion up to now. Gold is the thread running through the whole collection. Drawing from mosaics and the ancient Byzantine palaces, the colour synonymous with luxury par excellence ornates fluid lace gowns, the jewellery embellishing the models’ hair and the boxy clutches with chain strap. The collection culminates... Read More
The new Atelier Versace collection was showcased on a runway embellished with multicolored orchids. Donatella also for this season revisits the house’s signature sexiness but makes it less fierce. The new Atelier collection is a celebration of light dresses in frayed chiffon, asymmetrical bustiers scattered with Swarovski crystals, maxi dresses in flouncy organza, mini tunics with metallic embroidery, evening dresses draped over the body and kept in place by fabric knots. Flirty crowns and... Read More
The inspiration of the Dolce&Gabbana Women’s Fall 2016 collection was THE MOTHER (mamma in Italian).
The mother is the heart of the family and in this way Mr. Dolce and Mr. Gabbana had a very intimate, personal approach when creating this collection, because the image of the mother that inspired them comes from their own memories as children. The collection has a great amount of creativity (new shapes, embroideries, prints, collage) and it featured 89 looks (plus the finale). The... Read More
Harvey Nichols – Dubai held host to a memorable and inspiring Autumn/Winter 2015 Fashion Show, with key international men’s and women’s fashion trends for the new season showcased on the runway available to buy in-store now.
Based in a custom-made white tent, reminiscent of the iconic New York Fashion Week tent of Bryant Park, over 700 stylish guests enjoyed attending a fashion show in the luxury custom that they have come to expect from Harvey Nichols – Dubai. The guests were... Read More