Armani Prive Spring 2012 Couture Collection
High end fashion always manages to leave a powerful impression when creations that aspire to the 'masterpiece status' are being seen for the first time. However, Giorgio Armani's spring 2012 couture show was much more than that as it was full of surprises. Among the truly rare and unexpected moments that are destined to be remembered for a lifetime, the “The Help” actress Jessica Chastain found out that she was nominated for an Oscar. The happy event could not have come at a better time. With the usual style rigor and sharp details, the late...
Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture Collection
Couturiers all over the world have gathered in Paris, the city of love, to express their love for couture through their amazing fashion collections. One of the labels that has always drawn a massive amount of attention is Christian Dior, and the brand's spring 2012 couture collection was no disappointment as it was a feast for the eyes of everyone present at the show. The predecessor of John Galliano at the House of Dior, designer Bill Gaytten, who worked alongside Christian Dior for 16 years, has managed to draw inspiration from iconic Dior...
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2012 Couture Collection
In his latest couture collection, Jean Paul Gaultier focused on paying an homage to the late singer Amy Winehouse, who tragically lost her life in July last year, thus joining the 27 Club. Jean Gaultier looked at Amy as an icon with a different style, one that captured a lot of attention through vibrant colors and a lot of a vintage vibe, a perfect juxtaposition of contemporary and modern. The collection who revolved on statement vividly colored pieces was accentuated in an attempt to capture the essence of Amy Winehouse style, through her s...
Atelier Versace Spring 2012 Couture Collection
The much awaited return of Donatella Versace on the haute couture scene was well rewarded by an eye-catching array of elegant, feminine and slightly futuristic gowns that enchanted the celebrity packed audience consisting of Cameron Diaz, Diane Kruger, Abbie Cornish or Anna Dello Russo. The return to the couture scene was far from being casually planned. Instead, with her initiative, the designer plans to highlight the influence of luxury fashion: “it’s important in this kind of economy to send the message that fashion is relevant.” Bringin...
Chanel Spring 2012 Couture Collection
While couture shows might be exciting enough as they are, Karl Lagerfeld was not satisfied with the usual expected standards. Instead, he hosted his Chanel presentation inside an airplane to take his show to the next level in more ways than one. The vision of the designer was well reflected by his presentation which included a myriad of blue shades, despite the fact that the designer himself insisted that he doesn't have 'the blues'. What might have appeared to be a display of possibly futuristic, edgy attire options turn out to be a continu...
Elie Saab Spring 2012 Couture Collection
Everyone's favorite red carpet designer has done it again: he wowed the audience with beautifully created, simple, classy and ultra alluring dresses to feast the eyes on. With an array of ultra refined gowns and frocks, Elie Saab consolidated his reputation and proved his boundless creative resources are still going strong. As usual, floor length dresses, the epitome of elegance in the designer's vision dominated the runway. Designers seem to have an unmatched love for floral motifs, yet the interpretation varies wildly. The preference for t...