Known for her impeccable style actress Lupita Nyong’o fronts the cover of the October 2015 issue of Vogue. In the photo shoot itself we find Lupita in an almost gallery featurette of the latest couture runway pieces. All Captured by photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. See the photo shoot below: Magazine: Vogue US October 2015 Actress: Lupita Nyong’o Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman Hair: Vernon François Make-up: Nick Barose
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Yohji Yamamoto Editorial by David Sims
A fashion spread shot by photographer David Sims with all top models showing us how it’s done. The shoot was Yohjii Yamamoto based with the designers dramatic theatrical gowns. The top model roster includes Adriana Lima, Alek Wek, Carolyn Murphy, Cierra Skye, Dree Hemingway, Gisele Bundchen, Iman Abdulmajid, Julia Nobis, Lily Donaldson, Missy Rayder, Raquel Zimmermann, Riley Montana, and Sasha Pivovarova. Magazine: Love Magazine #14 Fall Winter 2015 Model: Adriana Lima, Alek Wek, Carolyn Murphy, Cierra Skye, Dree Hemingway, Gisele Bundchen, Iman Abdulmajid, Julia Nobis, Lily Donaldson, Missy Rayder, Raquel Zimmermann, Riley Montana, Sasha Pivovarova Photographer: David Sims Fashion Editor: Katie Grand Hair: Guido Palau
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Understanding Haute Couture
Haute Couture certainly has a unique place in the fashion world today. If you’ve ever seen some of the pieces in couture shows, you’ve probably baffled at why those extreme pieces were even made. Chances are, you wouldn’t wear even half the pieces displayed in these high brow couture shows. From skirts that making walking impossible to 25-pound hats, why even have those unfunctionable pieces? You’re not alone in your thoughts. Most of the pieces made for those shows are not designed to be worn, as is. They are statements made by designers, displaying their brand and vision for the fashion world. One of the best examples would be the…
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Zuhair Murad Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Shimmering couture Zuhair Murad princesses in detailed gowns and the occasional detailed jumpsuit. Edgy? Heavy uses of both sheer and embroidered lace. Each model paired with a crown. See the Zuhair Murad Haute Couture F/W 2015 show below:
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Fendi Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Extremely furry, thick pompous fur in pretty much every look. From the floor length gowns to detailing in the lining. See the Fendi Haute Couture F/W 2015 show below:
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
The Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 show was all about a playfully severe nautical theme. Full of stripes hats and ellobarate gowns tha completley covered the runway. See the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 show below:
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Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Interactive and off the wall. The drama Paris Haute Couture is known and loved for. Each model was met by the designers who ripped large paintings of the wall and dressed them with the collapsed frames and canvases. Prefectionaly unpractical and it really fed you an enjoyable couture fantasy. See the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W 2015 below:
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Franck Sorbier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
A couture Black Swan moment. With dramatic pointed toe ballet dancers in white pieces full of movement and delicate beauty. See the Franck Sorbier Haute Couture F/W 2015 below:
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Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Shimming styles, made for Queens and Princesses (crown included). Floor length gowns with tasteful sheer detailing and dramatic full skirts. See the Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W 2015 collection below:
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Maison Margiela Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
The Maison Margiela Haute Couture collection was a busy eclectic approach with contrasting shapes paired with old vintage feeling fabrics. Models styled with makeup that on some seemed to translate more into war paint. See the Maison Margiela Haute Couture collection below:
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Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
The Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture F/W 2015 collection was sleek and sexy with short dresses and playful fabrics full of movement. What stood out: The use of fringe. See the Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture F/W 2015 collection below:
