Under the creative direction of John Galliano, the house embraced excess through craftsmanship rather than chaos. Patchwork constructions dominated the runway, built from heavily embroidered textiles and unexpected material combinations. Fabrics collided deliberately. Nets, scales, and textured surfaces layered into garments that felt assembled rather than sewn, like artifacts dredged from a glamorous shipwreck.
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Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Pixie Chicks
Under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld, the collection balanced heritage with lightness. Classic Chanel codes were unmistakably present, most notably the house’s iconic tweed, reworked and elevated through couture-level craftsmanship. The fabrics were intricate and richly textured, but never heavy. Each look felt refined without becoming precious.
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Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015
Veils played a central role, many of them patterned with polka dots that drifted across the face and body like a cinematic filter. Rather than obscuring the garments, these veils enhanced them, adding a layer of intrigue and distance. The gesture felt classic yet subversive, recalling old Hollywood glamour while resisting nostalgia. The women beneath the veils were not hidden. They were elevated.
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Julien Fournie Haute Couture Fall Winter 2014 2015 Plunging Soft Goth
The defining gesture of the collection was the plunge. Long, sleek gowns revealed deep necklines that extended boldly at both the front and back, creating a sense of exposure that felt elegant rather than aggressive. These cuts did not rely on embellishment for impact. Their power came from confidence in form. The body became part of the architecture, framed rather than decorated.
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Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015 50’s Rich Binch
The silhouettes were rooted in classic couture lines. Linear, sleek shapes appeared alongside fuller forms, creating a rhythm that felt intentional rather than nostalgic. Valli balanced control and excess with ease. Structured pieces grounded the collection, while intricate embroidery and full-length dip-dyed gowns introduced movement and visual richness. The craftsmanship was unmistakable, but it never tipped into preciousness.
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Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015 80’s Funk Punk
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall Winter 2014–2015 did not aim for harmony. It aimed for impact. Loud, eclectic, and unapologetically excessive, the collection embraced contradiction as its central language. This was couture as provocation. In-your-face, visually chaotic, and fully committed to the thrill of excess.
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Stephanie Coudert Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015
Knitwear formed the backbone of the collection, but not in any conventional sense. These were not soft, delicate knits meant to disappear into the body. They were heavy, substantial, and architectural, treated with the same seriousness as tailoring or armor. The garments carried physical presence, shaping the silhouette rather than following it.
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New Release: Alt-J – Left Hand Free
A Track released by Alt-J, for their second album titled This Is All Yours. It’s catchy and has a nice groove. I wonder what he’s going to do with his left hand … This Is All Yours is set to release on September 22. Listen to the track:
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S/S15 Menswear Trends
Baggy: Whether it’s the pants, shirts, or outerwear, almost every collection seemed oversized. This didn’t mean one baggy piece and the rest fitted. If it was baggy so was the whole outfit making everything seem more relaxed and cool. Even better if your weight tends to fluctuate I guess. Short Loose Shorts: Above knee length but wide. Ideal loungewear and interchangeable with endless options. Sneakers: A trend that has followed through from last season is the sneakers. ( thanks Karl) Colorful or solid we saw them all over the mens runways. Mixed with both formal wear and more casual looks. Futuristic Jesus Sandals: Clogish birkenstocks and sandals made…
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Lily Allen – URL Badman (Official Video)
Miss Lilly Allen released a new video for her track URL Badman. The song is a shout out the the internet generation and influx of media and opinions poured out online (ehem.) It seems a bit bitter but still sassy, also fully of many shout outs of websites and celebrities. I wonder why … Either way I love Lily Allen and the visuals in this video are interesting and cool. How the guys get distorted and digitally stretched. Check out the video below!
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Saint Laurent Menswear SS 2015 Western Rocker Throwback
Saint Laurent Menswear Spring Summer 2015 arrived like a sharp inhale of nostalgia, unapologetic and fully committed to mood. At a time when many collections were drifting toward futuristic minimalism and sanitized utility, this runway veered hard in the opposite direction. Sex, love, rock and roll. No irony. No apology.
