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Runway Reviews
Franck Sorbier Haute Couture FW 2015/16
19 Jan 2016
Frank Sorbier has made a name for himself with his dramatic and poetic fashion shows, which are rather about creative performances than about wearable Couture pieces. And this season was no different, as Sorbier invited his guest to attend a performance in a theater on the right bank of Paris, which was fusing Africa-flavored music with contemporary ballet. Sorbier actually aimed to pay a tribute to the memory and achievements of the defunct Jacques Mouclier with this performance – the... Read More
Alberta Ferretti Pre Spring 2016
09 Dec 2015
Alberta Ferretti
The collection opens with a series of outfits recalling faraway lands. Precious prints and fabrics appear to be a Western version of Indian and Middle Eastern traditions. Many pieces combine sheer materials with jacquard and floral prints, but there is also room for some safari-like ensembles, featuring sand-coloured jackets and trousers. Evening wear mainly focuses on black and white, clean shapes embellished with understated, couture waistlines and hems, as well as... Read More
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture FW 2015/16
09 Dec 2015
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
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Zuhair Murad Haute Couture FW 2015/16
09 Dec 2015
The 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
Playing princess with Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda FW 2015/16
12 Nov 2015
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……
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Moscow Fashion Week
11 Nov 2015
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
Paris Fashion Week SS 2016
11 Nov 2015
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
Valentino-Couture-FW-2015/16
11 Nov 2015
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
Elie Saab Haute Couture FW 2015/16
21 Oct 2015
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
Atelier Versace Haute Couture FW 2015/16
21 Oct 2015
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
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