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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Ingrid and Bianca Rentzke by Nicolas Guerin
A goth meets sporty editorial wearing dark elegant couture. Starring models Ingrid and Bianca Rentzke captured by photographer Nicolas Guerin for the premiere issue of Peplvm Magazine. See the series below: Magazine: Peplvm Magazine #1 Photography: Nicolas Guérin Creative Director: Robin Navarro-Harraga Styled by: Julien Mazzoli Hair: Robin Navarro-Harraga @Augence Aurelien Makeup: Célia Beaumatin Models: Ingrid @Ford & Bianca Rentzke @Crystal
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Flights Of Fancey by Willy Vanderperre
Birds have long inspired fashion and design, whether through the use of feathers or the elegant shapes of their forms. In the editorial series Flights Of Fancy, photographer Willy Vanderperre explores this inspiration by pairing exotic birds with fashion looks that echo their grace, texture, and vibrant presence. The result is a series that feels playful, opulent, and visually captivating.
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Lupita Nyong’o by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Actress Lupita Nyong’o graces the cover of Vogue US October 2015, bringing her signature elegance and impeccable style to the forefront. The accompanying editorial is a gallery-like featurette, showcasing Lupita in a series of stunning couture runway pieces that highlight her poise, grace, and bold fashion choices.
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Yohji Yamamoto Editorial by David Sims
A striking fashion spread photographed by David Sims, showcasing a powerhouse lineup of top models in dramatic Yohji Yamamoto designs. The editorial highlights the designer’s signature theatrical gowns, blending structure, movement, and bold silhouette. The mood is commanding, refined, and unapologetically high fashion.
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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
Zuhair Murad’s Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture collection showcased shimmering couture gowns fit for princesses, alongside intricately detailed jumpsuits. Sheer fabrics and embroidered lace were heavily featured, adding both delicacy and drama. Each model was styled with a crown, emphasizing the regal, fairytale-like quality of the runway. It is glamorous, intricate, and majestically feminine.
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Fendi Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture show was unapologetically furry. Thick, luxurious fur dominated nearly every look, from floor-length gowns to subtle detailing in linings, creating an indulgent, tactile runway experience. It is opulent, extravagant, and unmistakably Fendi.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture show sailed in with a playfully severe nautical theme. Stripes, sailor hats, and elaborately constructed gowns dominated the runway, creating a dramatic, ocean-inspired spectacle. It is theatrical, witty, and unmistakably Gaultier.
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Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Viktor & Rolf’s Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture show was interactive, off-the-wall, and perfectly unpractical. The drama that Paris Couture is known for was on full display as models were dressed live on the runway. Large paintings were ripped from the walls, frames and canvases collapsed, and the designers used them to construct garments in real time. It is theatrical, fantastical, and delightfully absurd.
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Franck Sorbier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Franck Sorbier’s Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture show was a Black Swan fantasy brought to life. Models floated down the runway in white pieces full of movement and delicate beauty, each look punctuated by dramatic pointed toe ballet-inspired shoes that made the show feel like performance art. It is ethereal, precise, and undeniably romantic.
