Featured in the August issue of Vogue Paris, Black Mischief captures a refined, understated punk energy through the lens of David Sims. Model Sasha Pivovarova anchors the editorial, moving through a series of colorless, cool outfits that balance simplicity with luxe detail. The styling favors long, layered pieces paired with lace-up boots, creating a mood that is both rebellious and elegant.
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Marina Hoermanseder S/S 2015 Berlin Fashion Week
Marina Hoermanseder’s Spring Summer 2015 collection at Berlin Fashion Week delivered a controlled yet provocative exploration of form, structure, and restraint. Known for her sculptural approach, Hoermanseder leaned into familiar silhouettes this season, but elevated them through meticulous construction and unexpected conceptual details. The result was a collection that felt simple on the surface while revealing a deeper couture sensibility upon closer inspection.
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Dice Kayek Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015 Structure Couture
Voluminous, structured and short. Full of separate colors ant the occasional light beading to add a bit of texture. Simple style with natural makeup. No full length gowns because the drama was in the shapes alone. source:
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Oscar Carvallo Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015 Don’t Mesh With Me
Medieval princess attending a fancy cocktail party. Mesh and structured pieces. For the most part a neutral color palate with sheen and sparkle. source:
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015
Glamorous cool off-whites and black lipstick eventually leading into jewel tone then full black gowns. Got to keep it goth bitch, this aint no Elie Saab show. source:
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Antonio Ortega Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015
The collection moved deliberately between two visual languages. On one side, sharply tailored, hunting-inspired garments suggested discipline, protection, and structure. These looks carried a sense of readiness, as though designed for survival within constructed systems. On the other, feathered and leafy ensembles evoked something primal and organic. Soft, textured, and instinctive, these pieces leaned into nature as both armor and ornament.
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Serkan Cura Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015
Corsetry formed the structural backbone of the collection. Bodies were shaped, framed, and disciplined through tightly constructed silhouettes that emphasized strength rather than fragility. These were not corsets designed for nostalgia. They felt modern, architectural, and commanding, functioning as both garment and armor. The structure gave the collection a sense of authority that carried from look to look
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Valentino Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015
Among the most striking moments was the full-length black feather cape. It stood apart from the collection’s softness, introducing density and shadow. The feathers added a sense of gravity, transforming the look into something ceremonial and powerful. It felt less like adornment and more like armor, a quiet counterpoint to the collection’s airier elements.
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Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015 A Fresh Towel
Despite the humor, the collection never felt careless. Viktor & Rolf’s control was evident in construction and proportion. The garments held their shape. The joke never overpowered the execution. That balance is what allowed the show to succeed as couture rather than costume
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015 Glam Punk Witches
The casting immediately set the tone. Gaultier’s model selection was strikingly diverse, spanning ages, body types, and presences rarely unified so seamlessly in couture. What could have felt fragmented instead became one of the collection’s strengths. Styling acted as the great equalizer, binding every model into a singular visual world. Individuality remained visible, but the narrative held.
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Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture F/W 2014-2015 Patchwork Sea Babes
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.
