Riccardo Tisci is showing only 10 looks in Givenchy haute couture 2012 collection, but all are extraordinary. Inspired by Fritz Lang’s 1927 film “Metropolis”, it’s dark and fierce. Models wore oversized earrings and elaborate nose rings. Heavily beaded crystals were placed over the silk gowns. A chocolate brown crocodile long dress shows workmanship of Givenchy [...]
Giambattista Valli just recently become an official member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture. The Spring 2012 Haute Couture collection is romantic, feminine and sophisticated. You see the couture details from the beaded flowers, sequins and laces. The floral print chiffon ball gown is definitely a statement for spring. A small touch of using [...]
Yves Saint Laurent ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2011-2012 campaign, is filmed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and featuring Raquel Zimmermann. Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most influential designers and haute couture houses in the twentieth century. Nowadays, there is no haute couture collection at Yves Saint Laurent. The ready-to-wear collection is designed by Creative [...]
There would be no one could ever take over Alexander Lee McQueen’s place in the fashion history and the world. He himself is way beyond in the world that he ever shared with us. Even though, I think Sarah Burton, the current Creative Director of Alexander McQueen did an amazing job for this collection. Somehow [...]
Once again, Gareth Pugh collaborated with film maker Ruth Hogben and music artist Matthew Stone for his SS2012 fashion film. The SS2012 collection was shown on a runway with the film as background in Paris last week. Gareth Pugh is always ahead of his time and he is able to take the audience with [...]
After showing 2 seasons in Paris, Zac Posen decided to return to his roots, New York, showing in Lincoln Center for SS 2012. Apparently this collection emphasizes on evening gowns and cocktail dresses. I understand how important the evening is for his market but do expect to see more tailored jackets and suits I love [...]
“Pink” is the diffusion line of Douglas Hannant, recently debuted in New York Fashion Week SS2012. The line provides plenty of separates (and dresses) that can be dressed up or down, and sharing the scene when uptown meets downtown. Brights, prints and mix of textures, fabrics are delivered through the whole collection. Douglas Hannant clearly [...]
There’s a little sense of humor comes from the luxury brand, Lanvin and the designer, Alber Elbaz. Enjoy the relax moment that Lanvin shares with us. Fashion is not that serious at all!
The Couture council of The Museum at the FIT honored Valentino with their yearly Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion on Wednesday September 7, 2011 at a benefit luncheon at Lincoln Center, New York City. Valentino was chosen to receive The Couture Council Fashion Visionary Award by the Couture Council Advisory Committee, an [...]