THREE COUTURE TRENDS SPOTTED AT HAUTE COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2024/25: ALEXIS MABILLE’S PLAYFUL MAKE-UP-INSPIRED PATTERNS, RONALD VAN DER KEMP’S BOLD INNOVATIONS IN GARMENT CONSTRUCTION, AND GIAMBATTISTA VALLI’S ENCHANTING FLORAL MOTIFS. In the world of haute couture, creativity knows no bounds and glamour reigns supreme! This season, Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2024/25 was a dazzling showcase of couture trends. From the floral…
IN THIS CELESTIAL BALLET OF FASHION, FENDI ‘S BLEND OF SENSUAL CHIC AND COSMIC MINIMALISM LEAVES AN INDELIBLE MARK ON THE WORLD OF HAUTE COUTURE. In haute couture, Fendi is a symbol of chic sophistication. With its streamlined silhouettes and monochrome palettes, the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, created by Artistic Director Kim Jones, embodies understated elegance with a futuristic twist. Adopting…
VALENTINO COUTURE COLLECTION, “VALENTINO LE SALON”: SUGGESTIVE GARMENTS REMINISCENT OF ART JEWELRY, EXOTIC SKINS, OR FURS, REIMAGINED THROUGH THE DISTORTION, CRUMPLING, AND COLORING OF REFINED ORGANZA, SILK NETTING, AND FELTED OR METALLIC WOOL. Picture this: Hollywood glitz, fashion frenzy, and a dash of couture magic all rolled into one spectacular event – that’s Valentino Couture for you! The latest collection,…
IN CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, BRUNO CATALANO ‘S “VOYAGE À NEW YORK” NOT ONLY ADDS A NEW DIMENSION TO THE ARTIST’S REPERTOIRE BUT ALSO CHALLENGES THE VERY ESSENCE OF TRADITIONAL SCULPTURE, INVITING VIEWERS TO EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF SELF-REFLECTION AND ARTISTIC DISCOVERY. In a testament to three decades of artistic brilliance, Bruno Catalano, the visionary sculptor, presents…
ARMANI PRIVÉ SPRING/SUMMER 2024 COUTURE COLLECTION: A CONTEMPORARY HAUTE COUTURE, PERFECT FOR THE RED CARPET, AN ELEGANT SOIRÉE, OR A REFINED DINNER. Giorgio Armani, the maestro of glamour, once again orchestrated a star-studded runway show at the forefront of fashion. The Spring/Summer 2024 Couture Collection, unveiled at Palais de Tokyo, wasn’t just for Oscar nominees but also catered to the…
SIMONE ROCHA’S MAGICAL ADVENTURE WITH JEAN PAUL GAULTIER IS MORE THAN A FASHION COLLABORATION, IT’S A TRIBUTE TO THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF COUTURE AS AN ART FORM. In the ever-evolving landscape of haute couture, where innovation meets tradition, Simone Rocha emerges as a luminary, weaving her whimsical narrative into the venerable tapestry of Jean Paul Gaultier‘s legacy. The announcement of…
VIKTOR & ROLF PRESENT A SEEMINGLY UNDERSTATED YET SUBVERSIVE AESTHETIC, WITH 28 ALL-BLACK ENSEMBLES OF METICULOUS CONSTRUCTION. ENTITLED “VIKTOR & ROLF SCISSORHANDS” In the grand fabric of fashion, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren have woven a narrative that transcends the ordinary. Their Spring 2024 Haute Couture collection, unveiled in the heart of Paris, may seem, at first glance, a departure…
ELIE SAAB’S MARRAKECH-INSPIRED COLLECTION PAINTED A CELESTIAL TAPESTRY, BLENDING OPULENCE AND TIMELESS ELEGANCE. As Paris’ Couture Week unfurled its grand tapestry, Elie Saab‘s Spring/Summer 2024 Couture Collection emerged as a celestial ode to the complex beauty of North Africa’s medinas. The Lebanese designer, famed for his timeless elegance, orchestrated a mesmerizing show that captivated none other than superstar Jennifer Lopez,…
VIRGINIE VIARD PRESENTS ‘LE BOUTON’ COUTURE COLLECTION CHALLENGING CONVENTION WITH ITS AVANT-GARDE DESIGNS. FAR FROM BEING BUTTONED-UP, VIARD’S CREATIONS REDEFINE ELEGANCE, BLENDING SOPHISTICATION WITH A DARING EDGE. THE COLLECTION UNVEILS A MODERN VISION OF HAUTE COUTURE, WHERE CLASSIC CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS CONTEMPORARY FLAIR, PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF TRADITIONAL LUXURY FASHION.” Virginie Viard, the creative force behind Chanel, presents her latest haute…
EXPLORING CONTEMPLATION, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ELEGANCE AMONG ANDALUSIAN INFLUENCES, DIOR’S SPRING-SUMMER 2024 COUTURE COLLECTION CROSSES BOUNDARIES WITH THE ARTISTIC COLLABORATION OF ISABELLA DUCROT. In the heart of Parisian fashion, Dior’s couture showcase unfolded on Monday, a moment of contemplation and an array of effortlessly wearable garments. The runway, adorned with powerful female stars like Glenn Close, Rihanna, Carla Bruni, and Natalie…