Funky twists on suit jackets, sheer gowns with cut outs and excessive glittering embroidery. See the Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture S/S 2016 collection below:
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Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S 2016 Paris
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 Paris
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 collection below:
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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
Vogue Germany’s August 2015 issue presents the latest in runway couture for Fall/Winter 2015 in a striking editorial format. Designs from top houses including Versace, Givenchy, Chanel, and more are showcased alongside the season’s key makeup and aesthetic trends. The editorial merges high-fashion runway looks with magazine storytelling to highlight the textures, silhouettes, and styling that define the season.
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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.
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Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Elie Saab’s Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture collection was pure royalty. Floor-length gowns shimmered under the lights, with tasteful sheer detailing and dramatic full skirts that made every model feel like a queen or princess. Crowns and ornate embellishments completed the fairytale effect. It is glamorous, feminine, and exquisitely regal.
