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Let us all take a moment to appreciate the stunning Badgley Mischka Fall 2013 gowns shown at New York Fashion Week.
I wonder if any of these will make an appearance on the red carpet for the Oscars?
- BCBG Max Azria
- New York Fashion Week // Fall 2013
Every season I have come to look forward to BCBG and the long loose, heavily layered looks offered specifically for Fall. This newest collection in particular did not disappoint. Models strutted down the runway with long wispy locks tucked under a cashmere beanie and natural minimal makeup offsetting the plentiful layered looks.
Taking a queue from intricate Turkish title patterns, the artwork of street artist Phil Frost and southern european gypsies Max and Lublov Azria offer up luxe grudge wear for the stylish masses. Keeping to a palette consisting of winter white, black, navy, grey and burgundy textures could be found in the soft cashmere sweaters, crepe skirts, quilted parkas, long silk tunics and luxurious knee length fur coats and vests. Sheer panels added detail to the embroidered silk shift dresses that were layered over laser cut mosaic like patterned tunics and leather pants. Each of the looks were finished off with leather thigh high leg warmers and black or burgundy pumps.
This collection full of separates may just be one of my favourite collections shown thus far at New York Fashion Week and I hope you all have taken some mental notes on layering.
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UpClose: details at BCBG Max AzriaFall 2013 at New York Fashion Week.
Let us all take a moment to appreciate the stunning Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 gowns shown at New York Fashion Week.
- Zac Posen
- New York Fashion Week // Fall 2013
I always prefer Fall fashion over Spring because there are so many heavy, cozy materials, tons of layers and luxe, rich colours. If any one designer has embodied this so far during New York Fashion Week it would be a mister Zac Posen who summarized his collection as, “Maria Callas going to Argentina” and described it as anatomical and architectural.Of how New York has inspired him growing up Posen stated:
“My fantasies about glamour or about society, about travel, all took place here growing up in New York. When you drive by great historical backgrounds, this is where Halston did his first shows, where Oscar de la Renta used to show.”
After a busy few months taking on the role as a judge on Project Runway, Posen presented his smallest runway show in years and did not disappoint delivering the dramatic, beautiful gowns, and perfectly pretty cocktail dress that he has become widely known for.
Intricately crafted garments made of duchesse satin, silk faille ottoman jacquard, luxurious velvet, organza and tulle came in a palette of various jewel tones. As it always the focus was put on the silhouettes as well as draping, sharp cuts and creating that signature hour glass shape.
By presenting us with an exquisitely constructed collection wit a lack of ornate details he was able to prove that indeed sometimes less is more.
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Backstage: at Zac Posen Fall 2013 runway show at New York Fashion Week.
- Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture
- Paris Couture Week // Spring 2013
Models clad in Margiela’s signature cloth beaded, embellished masks strutted down the runway at this seasons couture show in garments that seemed to take us on a trip throughout the past century by pulling from elements found in the 20’s, 50’s and 70’s. Unlike other labels couture shows that we have seen this season, the anonymous team behind Margiela strays from the seemingly traditional gown heavy collections.
The show began with long, tulle draped, artistically beaded column dresses reminiscent of the flapper girls that ruled during the years of prohibition and segued into fun sleeveless, collared, shorter frocks. The design team then took a sharp turn and paraded vibrated, tropical feathered tops, foil like ruffles and fun electric florals. The show wrapped with pongee silk coats with metallic orange, blue, yellow and silver wrappers sewn in, definitely something that front row spectators Raf Simons, Nicola Formichetti and Kanye West probably had their eyes on.
Overall many people seem to have disliked this collection saying it was ‘uninspired’ and ‘messy’. Although it did not entirely live up to my expatiations for a couture collection I do feel that there were many stand out looks that I could see the likes of Zoe Saldana and Michelle Williams donning on the red carpet.
What did you think of Maison Martin Margiela’s Haute Couture offerings this season? Was it a hit or a miss?
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UpClose: details at Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture Spring 2013 at Paris Couture Week.
- Valentino Haute Couture
- Paris Couture Week // Spring 2013
When I was very young I remember the first time I turned on Fashion Television the first runway show I ever saw on the show was a special anniversary collection celebrating Valentino Garavani and his iconic ‘Valentino Red’. For years I would refer to deep lipstick red hues as ‘Valentino Red’ and I would feel instantly like I was much more sophisticated than my friends. At the time in my mind there was nothing more ladylike than a Valentino creation and to this day whenever I see one of his gowns sashaying down the runway it feels magical. The collections always managed to exude an effortless, light, ethereal elegance that not many other labels of this calibre have been able to quite capture. It is this reason that I most look forward to seeing the Valentino Haute Couture show as we are delivered plenty of gowns to satisfy our visual appetites and feed our imaginations.
This season designers at the helm, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri have delivered yet another collection consisting of ball and red carpet worthy gowns and pretty little dresses that woman around the world may only dream of wearing.
Above I posted exclusively gowns for my own pleasure but I encourage you to view the collection in its entirety here.
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UpClose: details at Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2013 at Paris Couture Week.
Backstage: at Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2013 runway show at Paris Couture Week.
- Chanel Haute Couture
- Paris Couture Week // Spring 2013
Whenever Paris Couture Week rolls around one of the most anticipated shows of the week has to be Chanel. From the style savvy crowd it attracts to the ever changing exciting runway displays to the couture itself, Karl Lagerfeld always leaves us wanting more and hungry for his next collection.
This season was no different providing us with powdery white, black, pastel purple and pink confections with pops of red, yellow and green and plenty of covetable accessories. When I first looked through the collection the first thing I thought of was a ‘Victoriana Clockwork Orange’ with a modern edge brought on by bouts of leather and sequin embellishments. One of my favourite pieces was an off the shoulder, floor length, white lace dress with a black ribbon halter neckline. Some other stand out numbers included two floaty chiffon, off the shoulder, girlie as can be gowns with balloon skirts and paired with lace peep toed boots.
Thank you Karl for blessing us with this whimsical, feathery fairytale.
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Backstage: at Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2013 runway show at Paris Couture Week.
UpClose: details at Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2013 at Paris Couture Week.
Time to appreciate another Haute Couture collection that is brimming with stunning red carpet worthy gowns. Zuhair Murad presented his Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection this week at Paris Couture Week and I can already see some garments that I hope will be making an appearance, especially those stunning caped gowns.
