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:
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Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture S/S 2016 Parigi
Funky twists on suit jackets, abiti trasparenti con ritagli ed eccessiva ricami scintillanti,,en,Vedere l'Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture S / S,,en. See the Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture S/S 2016 raccolta sotto:
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Christian Dior Haute Couture S / S 2016 Parigi
The show was themed on quirky luxurious 80’s glam. With extreme shapes, pattern mixed in with nude illustions and blazers. See the Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S 2016 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week below:
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Versace Atelier Haute Couture S/S 2016 Parigi
Kicking off Paris Haute Couture is the Versace Atelier collection with glorious sensual gowns with curving cut outs and web like netting. The entire collection seemed to have a skydiving theme, featuring many straps and draping gowns the resembled the movement of parachutes. See the Versace Atelier Haute Couture S/S 2016 raccolta sotto:
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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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The Latest in Runway Couture F/W 2015 in Editorial Form
The looks straight of the high fashion runways and placed into an editorial spread for Vogue Germany’s August 2015 problema. Featuring not only designs but overall makeup and aesthetic trends that were recently presented this last season. featuring designs from Versace, Givenchy, Chanel e più. Modeled by Ymre Stiekema, Romee Strijd, Poco Arganaraz, Juliana Schurig, Imaan Hamman, Edita Vilkeviciute, Constance Jablonski, Aneta Pajak, and Sanne Vloet all photographed by Giampaolo Sgura. Rivista: Vogue Germany August 2015 Modello: Ymre Stiekema, Romee Strijd, Poco Arganaraz, Juliana Schurig, Imaan Hamman, Edita Vilkeviciute, Constance Jablonski, Aneta Pajak, Sanne Vloet fotografo: Giampaolo Sgura Fashion Editor: Christiane Arp Capelli: Franco Gobbi
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Zuhair Murad Haute Couture F/W 2015 Parigi
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:
