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Thursday, 23 January 2014
Valentino | Spring/Summer 2014: Couture
From the beautiful snake-entwined oxblood dress at the start of the show to the overtly Rousseau-inspired finale gown, it is clear from both the dresses and the catwalk that Chiuri and Piccioli found their inspiration in the animal world for this collection. Many of the dresses are distinctly Valentino, whilst others play away from the usual conventions of soft detailing and often lace fabrics, for example the black dress with the oversized coat and the plain draping grey number. A stunning collection, the designers have produced a plethora of different skirt lengths and necklines, each look sure to whet the appetite of any couture lover.
Elie Saab | Spring/Summer 2014: Couture
I can't imagine my love for Elie Saab not lasting a lifetime. Perfect amounts of chiffon, sheerness, embellishment and general fairy tale beauty are what this designer does best, and he has certainly proved it once again in his latest collection. For me there is nothing not to love here; his necklines are a dream and I love the way that he consistently presents his dresses within their own colour palette, though the pale pinks and baby blues will always top my list. The whole collection is just divine.
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Ulyana Sergeenko | Spring/Summer 2014: Couture
This collection has everything that Spring/Summer couture should have; luxurious fabrics, varied and bold silhouettes and innovative additions to classical pieces (see the Marilyn-esque number in picture three). I adore the combination of soft pastels with the harder emerald greens and deep navies, and the bow-skirts of Giambattista Valli's show seem here to stay as they were featured again on several of the skirts and dresses of Ulyana Sergeenko's collection. Other noteworthy items include the fantastic emerald flapper dress and the adorable ankle strap heels seen on many of the models; to die for.
(All photographs have been taken from and belong www.vogue.co.uk)
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Giambattista Valli | Spring/Summer 2014: Couture
I'm not sure that there has ever been a Spring/Summer Couture collection more tailored to my every want and need. Not that I'll be purchasing anything of course, but a girl can dream. This collection presents such a fantastic range of silhouettes and I adore the bow-like skirts on many of the dresses. The contrast of the monochrome bases with the bold, colourful embellishments seen on many of the gowns is absolutely stunning, and truly perfect to help us with the transit from winter to spring. I am praying to see some of the Oscar attendees wearing some Giambattista Valli, as I think the designer has really outdone himself this season. Stunning mini skirts of excessive colour and strapless princess gowns fit for Grace Kelly, Giambattista Valli has reintroduced a major change in today's trends; say good-bye to your oversized boyfriend coats, femininity is on the up again.
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