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Unapologetically feminine

04 Nov 2014

Немыслимый крой, смелые формы, модное сумасшествие… Одним словом – haute couture. В отличие от Нью-Йорка, Лондона, Милана, где представляют коллекции готовой одежды «прет-а-порте», Париж остается цитаделью высокой моды. Это мир эксклюзивных нарядов, которые продаются всего по нескольку в год: сотни часов ручной работы над каждым платьем, лучшие ткани со всего мира, тонны кристаллов Swarovski... Read More

Green is the new Goddess

03 Nov 2014

They’ve been shouting about it from the rooftops all season that ‘Green is the new Black’ and if you’ve not heard it, it’s simply too bad (time to get those ears examined we would advice).

But even if some of you have not heard it, we only hope that you (and the rest of us included) have been actively practicing ‘Going green’. Leading designers however, have taken up the cause in... Read More

Yelling out YELLOW

03 Nov 2014

We can vouch for it. There’s a touch of ‘yellow fever’ in town this season (in the fashion world that is). It was first seen in Spring 2014 when colour specialists Pantone declared ‘Freesia’ as the shade to vouch for. And as it’s such an unabashedly sunshiny-happy hue, you are guaranteed instant attention just wherever you go. (But it’s up to you how much you can handle).

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Dior’s modern classics

03 Nov 2014

Raf Simmon’s Fall/Winter haute couture collection for Dior draws inspiration from 18th century French court moves to Edwardian tailoring and comes right up to the present times, journeying across several time periods.

You sense the mood. Now for the designs…

The ball gowns feature pannier-skirted gowns that are three-quarter rather than full-length. Matched by narrow, sporty bodice tops... Read More

Valentino’s Roman romance

03 Nov 2014

Stately, structured and feminine are terms that aptly describe Valentino’s haute couture plans for us this fall-winter 2014-15 unfurling a charming ‘Return to Rome’ theme

The renowned brand’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli drew grand inspiration from ancient Greece, bringing to mind ethereal Athenian nymphs adorned in Grecian gowns, crafted from homespun fabric,... Read More

Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture Fall Winter 2014-15 collection

10 Oct 2014

Giorgio Armani has his own customs in Paris. He showcases his Haute Couture at the Palais de Tokyo, a collection that is opened with a range of small pea jackets and shorts in patterned fabrics with a quilted effect. These are then followed by short jackets with three-quarter length sleeves and crape woolen trousers, which demonstrate a simplicity and grand... Read More

Red-dy for action?

08 Oct 2014

It’s advised that you don’t see red (for obviously it hikes up one’s BP) but instead get ready for action with some va va vroom numbers flashing RED!

The colour has been touted to boost your spirits as well as energy in just any setting and is the fave colour of several cultures around the world in the East as well as the West. So embrace it with verve.

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Cool Blue moments

08 Oct 2014

Dive into blue to come away refreshed! Said to be one of the most popular colours across the world and a cool colour at that, blue has an appeal that cuts across barriers. What’s more, leading designs have a tempting line-up of creations to blow your blues away!

Blue was also a latecomer used in art and decoration as it was difficult to produce. It was also not used for dyeing... Read More

Bolder colours and silhouettes define men’s fashion Fall-Winter 2014/2015

08 Oct 2014

Мужская мода, отражая присущие современному миру тенденции, становится с каждым сезоном все интересней. Сочетая дизайнерские идеи с неординарным подходом и актуальными направлениями, она преподносит мужчинам новые, совершенно потрясающие образы. Сезон осень-зима 2014/15 не стал исключением. В его коллекциях трудно выделить какой-то определенный стиль: тут и полярники в мехах, и ковбои в... Read More