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
The looks straight of the high fashion runways and placed into an editorial spread for Vogue Germany’s August 2015 issue. Featuring not only designs but overall makeup and aesthetic trends that were recently presented this last season. featuring designs from Versace, Givenchy, Chanel and more. Modeled by Ymre Stiekema, Romee Strijd, Mica Arganaraz, Juliana Schurig, Imaan Hamman, Edita Vilkeviciute, Constance Jablonski, Aneta Pajak, and Sanne Vloet all photographed by Giampaolo Sgura. Magazine: Vogue Germany August 2015 Model: Ymre Stiekema, Romee Strijd, Mica Arganaraz, Juliana Schurig, Imaan Hamman, Edita Vilkeviciute, Constance Jablonski, Aneta Pajak, Sanne Vloet Photographer: Giampaolo Sgura Fashion Editor: Christiane Arp Hair: Franco Gobbi
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Zuhair Murad Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
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:
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Fendi Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Extremely furry, thick pompous fur in pretty much every look. From the floor length gowns to detailing in the lining. See the Fendi Haute Couture F/W 2015 show below:
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
The Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 show was all about a playfully severe nautical theme. Full of stripes hats and ellobarate gowns tha completley covered the runway. See the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture F/W 2015 show below:
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Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Interactive and off the wall. The drama Paris Haute Couture is known and loved for. Each model was met by the designers who ripped large paintings of the wall and dressed them with the collapsed frames and canvases. Prefectionaly unpractical and it really fed you an enjoyable couture fantasy. See the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W 2015 below:
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Franck Sorbier Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
A couture Black Swan moment. With dramatic pointed toe ballet dancers in white pieces full of movement and delicate beauty. See the Franck Sorbier Haute Couture F/W 2015 below:
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Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W 2015 Paris
Shimming styles, made for Queens and Princesses (crown included). Floor length gowns with tasteful sheer detailing and dramatic full skirts. See the Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W 2015 collection below:
