Spring 2016 Couture

Collections that never disappoint... Armani Privé and Giambattista Valli. 

This metallic purple from Armani was present in every single look and I loved it, it's so nice when a new color pops up.

Some silhouettes were futuristic matching the cosmic color and contrasting with the retro waves the models wore on their bobs. 

Flowers, more flowers and tule ruffles. The formula is always the same but never disappoints. I'm a sucker for his dresses, I can't really argue that he's a cutting-edge designer but his work always reminds me of why I love fashion, why I spent hours as a kid looking through magazines and editorials.

The ghost of Raf

Pretty sure that the ghosts that workers say haunt the Christian Dior Atelier have a new friend, the ghost of Raf.
His spirit is still very much present in the collection presented by the young team of designers, a collective effort that felt cohesive. I liked the collection but I ended up feeling that something was missing, can you make a couture collection without a ball gown or a statement piece of some kind? Shouldn't these collections make you dream?

CHRISTIAN DIOR

FW Couture 2015

Couture week has started and ended...  These shows are always a sight for sore eyes. Dior, Valentino and Gianbattista Valli manage to touch my heart in all the right places every single time. 

Christian Dior

Valentino

Gianbattista Valli

Couture meets nature

by Liliya Hudyakova

PARIS FASHION WEEK Spring 2015 // Valentino

There is so much more to say about PFW Couture and NYFW is already upon us... despite that there is still something we have to talk about, that Valentino show that once again exceeded all expectations. I understand that most people will find this collection too theatrical and too literal in it's interpretation of sixteenth/ seventeenth century folk but a Couture collection can be all that, actually it should be all that and even more. No harm done, haute couture lets designers exercise their creativity muscle without restraints and the result is always something to behold.

The designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli walked us through the social ladder of the early modern russian society, from the rural workforce consisting of the peasent woman that wore simple dresses with plain fabrics, to the noble woman that wore rich fabrics with brocade patterns embroidered and deep colors. Once again folk motifs are present and this time is very easy to spot the russian inspiration.

What else can I add? You just need to look at the clothes and you'll start dreaming of touching them and being abble to apreciate those embroideries anf fabrics in first-hand.

PARIS FASHION WEEK Spring 2015 // Armani Privé

Mr. Armani problably doesn't know how to make ugly clothes, I imagine that even if he tried he would fail miserably. 

This collection has a very strong asian influence, from the traditional japanese silhouettes with the belted kimonos to the bamboo prints and bamboo runway. The soft pastel color sugest some tranquility and serenety to this collection that resignates with the Armani woman, one can only hope to become one some day.

Overwhelmed

So I really don't know where to beguin... Couture week is by far my favorite fashion week. I dare say that seeing one of these shows in person in first row is on my bucket list, not because of the status associated with being seated in that row among major fashion icons and celebrities but because I would be able to apreciate every detail and details are what couture is all about. When I was in London I visited the Victoria and Albert Museum and was able to see couture pieces in person and the experience was so special that I had chills with some of the dresses.

These last four days in spite of the beautiful weather outside I found myself stuck at home babysitting my new friend/homewrecker/puppy/cuttest thing on earth and that gave me time to see every show so far. I feel overwelmed with so many outstandingly beautiful things to behold. Like Freddie Mercury sings, it´s a kind of magic,

Christian Dior // Armani Privé // Chanel // Gianbattista Valli

PARIS FASHION WEEK Spring 2015 // Atelier Versace

It all starts with Atelier Versace with fully dressed women in fitted tailleurs with amazing flare pants that made me wish I had the hight that allows you to rock this style of pants. Slowly introducing volume  and cutouts, the female body starts to appear and the Versace woman starts to take shape. The color palette is strong but unnapeling to me, black, white, royal blue and red, this only makes sense if the Versace house is unapologetically trying to appeal to the "all american" woman. Not much more can be said about this collection that to me doesn't have the appeal of a couture show.

The "power suit" with flare pants

Belts, huge belts

and...  transparecies and cutouts that show off the body has only Versace woman can.

IT'S HERE!!

Maison Martin Margiela

Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together... this has never been more true then in this Galliano / Dior / Maison Martin Margiela situation. Did anyone really doubt that this match would work so well? Galliano fit right in and gave a show last night in Paris.

Maison Martin Margiela
Spring 2015 Couture