With Raf Simons stepping down the collection now fell into the hands of two understudies Lucie Meier and Serge Ruffieux. The collection was sharp presenting a beatnik goth vibe with references to the classic 1940’s Dior Shapes. See the Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 2016 collection presented at PFW below:
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Ulyana Sergeenko Haute Couture F/W 2016 Parigi
Choppy mod in shimmering pastels floor, length gowns and vintage lingerie inspirations. See the Ulyana Sergeenko Haute Couture F/W 2016 collezione presentata a Parigi Fashi nella settimana seguente:
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Adeline André Haute Couture F/W 2016 Parigi
Crisp solid jewel toned looks with a 40’s vintage styling. See the Adeline Andre Haute Couture F/W 2016 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week below:
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Yuima Nakazato Haute Couture F/W 2016 Parigi
Iridescent space goddesses in intense shimmering and sculptural gowns. See the Yuima Nakazato Haute Couture F/W 2016 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week below:
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Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Haute Couture F/W 2016 Parigi
A sea inspired collection with a focus on the movement of textured fabrics. From long bouncing fringe to pleated gowns. See the Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Haute Couture F/W 2016 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week below:
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Francesco Scognamiglio Haute Couture F/W 2016 Parigi
A romantic and heavily embroidered collection full of lace gowns, sculptural finishings and militant inspirations. See the Francesco Scognamiglio Haute Couture F/W 2016 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week below:
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Dajana Antic in Haute Couture by Benjamin Kanarek
Haute Couture is a mix of Art, Sculpture and Architecture. It couldn’t have been a more fitting occasion than to celebrate these fine arts by blending them together into one grand expression. Model Dajana Antic, plays her part as the muse in this editorial called “Haute Off the Press” for SCMP Post photographed by Benjamin Kanarek. Extraordinaire Topolino’s make-up and ravishing Hair styled by Audrey Lambert add to the Haute Couture mix selected by Coline Peyrot with Viktor & Rolf, Maison Margiela, Valentino, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gaultier Paris, Atelier Versace, Schiaparelli and Giambattista Valli creations. On exhibition were the paintings of Julien Colombier at the prestigious Le Royal Monceau Hotel – Raffles Paris and its Art District Gallery. http://benjaminkanarekblog.com/xijd Photography BENJAMIN…
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Patuna Haute Couture S/S 2016 Parigi
A romantic and dramatically feminine collection with a vintage glamour filled charm. A lot of draping, trains and shapely hats all flowing down the runway. See the Patuna Haute Couture S/S 2016 raccolta sotto:
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Antonio Ortega Haute Couture S/S 2016 Parigi
An eclectic soft collection with playfully whimsical styling. Full of colorful delicate separates alongside pattern and texture mixing. See the Antonio Ortega Haute Couture S/S 2016 raccolta sotto: http://www.antonioortegacouture.com/
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture S / S 2016 Parigi
A theatrical show built to look and feel like a glitzy 80’s hotel called Palace. The looks were filled with sparkling bell boys and their eccentric tenants holding drinks and cigarettes while their huge permed hair bounced down the runway. They were either going to a fabulous party or are coming back after a few drinks. See the lovely and sexy themed gowns and looks below:
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Maison Margiela Haute Couture S/S 2016 Parigi
A strategically messy and rough late 70’s early 80’s goth glam collection, full of sparkles, volume and heavy everything. A nod to David Bowie maybe? See the Maison Margiela Haute Couture S/S 2016 raccolta sotto:
