Alexis Mabille
Armani Prive
Chanel
Christian Dior 
Elie Saab
Giambattista Valli
Givenchy 
Jean Paul Gaultier
Maxime Simoens
Valentino
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valentino
the color palette was made up of silver, black and nude. the show definitely got better as the show went on. the last few looks were spellbinding. the beautiful gleam of the beadwork, the mystery of the voluminous black skirts adorned with ruffle or tulle, and the fun use of feathers was great to behold. i enjoyed this valentino couture show much better than the spring 2009 one because this one doesn't feel too old-ladyish. heavy use of lace was used, and that was a bit boring; i'm so tired of the lace and nude combination, we've seen it everywhere. yeah, it's a nice combo, but i need a break from it. the first look on the left is a nice rendition of the black lace and nude look. i love the corseted bodice and ruffly skirt and the beautiful taupe satin shoes with ruffles at the back. the black LBD you see next is not just any LBD, it has HUGE black ruffles coming from the sleeves. i must see this on the red carpet. it is pretty much one of the coolest LBD's ever. i absolutely love the silvery confection worn by snejana onopka (third from left, i hope i spelled her name right). it looks fab with those shoe boots. my favorite piece from this show i think is the wonderful nude, slightly iridescent and crystal sprinkled gown to the far right. if that isn't red carpet/wedding/editorial worthy, i don't know what is.
jean paul gaultier
this show featured a lot of sharp shoulders and oodles of leather. the makeup was dark, sexy and fierce and a lot of inspiration was drawn from hollywood's femme fatale--with the first model (lara stone) walking out looking like bridget bardot. i really loved the scaled leggings that looked like they were made from two giant brown fish. that sounds weird, but they just looked so...haute ;). i love the fierceness and wearable avant garde looks that gaultier brings to the runway. the second look from the left is also in the group of one of the coolest LBDs in the world, with patent detail at the bust and chevron detailing down the skirt. and the look to the far right is very thierry muglerish. it is very current but the styling makes it look fit for an old hollywood film.
elie saab
the show was exquisitely beautiful and rapturously feminine as we have come to expect from elie saab shows, whether couture or ready to wear. every piece was white, and a lot of times it reminded me of the recent all white chanel show that featured white paper origami head pieces and divine dresses, tops and jackets with white folded flower appliques. despite the resemblance to the all white chanel show elie saab's fall 2009 haute couture presentation definitely had a different feel to it. elie saab makes clothes for the woman who looks beautiful and goddess like all of the time, the woman who smells and looks like the most precious flower and has (or appears to have) everything figured out. as already mentioned, all of the pieces were white and all of them were adorned with either tulle flower appliques, crystals or ostrich feathers (among other things). yes, the show strongly resembled the all white chanel tour de force, but i'm going to try and look past that and see the beauty of this collection, which (frankly) is undeniable.
i hope you've enjoyed this post, leave me comments on what you think about these collections!
i've been so crazily busy and stressed and etc. lately, so i apologize for not updating for such a long time! fashion week is officially over. paris fashion week went really well. i'm not sure if i can pick my favorite...for me it's between milan and paris. maybe i'll make a decision later. enjoy!
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balenciaga- nic ghesquiere never dissapoints me. i loved this new direction for balenciaga. there was still a hint of space agey fashion in the chunky shoes and browless models--but the clothes took a more wearable turn with many drapey silks and well cut blazers and fitted sweater tops. some of the looks were really loud and obnoxious (the printed looks), but i'm sure they can be worn well.
azzaro- there were only two models for this show, but there were plenty of gorgeous clothes. many beautifully crafted dresses were made. they were very ladylike, but not stuffy. they were very elegant, yet fun. i loved a black trouser ensemble with a cut out top that had a beaded beam neckline (it's not featured in the collage), and the impeccable cuts of the clothes. i love azzaro!
antonio berardi-models traipsed around in short frocks, some accessoriezed with ruffles and fur shrugs, or with heavy knitwear placed here or there. all looks were paired with tights and suede ankle boots or over the knee boots. and big shoulders were also featured at berardi, it seems that the concensus in the fashion world is that big shoulders are good.
andrew gn- this collection was very dark compared to the andrew gn spring 2009 presentation with it's exquisite multicolored embellishments on every piece of clothing and accessory, but i stil enjoyed the show. andrew gn put a lot of attention into detail and is definitely making clothes for a particular kind of woman, the kind of woman with tons of money, that gets a new wardrobe every season and dresses up for everything--including breakfast, lunch and dinner. but with this collection he gave the woman a dark edge. the model's eyes were rimmed in black and the clothing was darker. the gowns in this collection were absolutely exquisite.
collette dinnigan- dinnigan is a champion of fun, creative and unique everyday clothes. cute dresses to wear to get togethers or on shopping days, turtlenecks to throw on when it's too cold for a light blouse and amazing gowns for the rare occasions when you go somewhere special.
emanuel ungaro- i loved the look of this collection. i loved the african prints, the draping, the really high fashion ruching and the tastefully done big shoulders. this collection was yummy. i can't tell you how much i loved this collection, i LOVEEEEEE quirky elegance, and this was just it.
elie saab- i love elie saab. he's another great designer who knows how to dress women and knows when to change up the accepted shape of clothing at just the right time. i want to own all the looks in that collage. the electric blue cap sleeved sheath is so amazing and that beautiful black sequined/embellished dress is so perfect for a party. i would wear it to every part i was invited to.
dries van noten- this collection was a lot simpler than the dvn spring 2009 presentation. i liked it, but not at first...eventually i just gave into my love of the coolness of dries van noten (the label, i don't really know much about the man. all i know is that he has a really cool name). it was very louche and languid with loose sequined skirts, shirts, blazers, and variously colored sweaters and beautiful silk printed dresses.
commes des garcons- i'm surprised i actually liked this show. the spring 2009 show was horrible, in my opinion, and apparently i'm not cool enough--but i just don't get commes des garcons most of the time. anyway, this time i got it. and this time i loved it. it seemed to be inspired by military, and wars in the jungle. dresses and skirts were swathed with a meshy/tulle-y fabric that could be likened to mosquito netting, and the shoes were flat and had feet painted onto them, many jackets were army green and precise layering techniques were used.
christian lacroix- very well made clothes, especially the coats. the coats were all genius: big, slouchy, roomy, yet structured. and i loved the gigantic buttons.
chanel-this sounds so unlike me, but i am so getting sheen leggings now that i saw them featured at chanel (maybe). i was wondering if i should get them...now i'm pretty sure i will. featured were frilly necks and sleeves of blouses and dresses, black shiny tights, seafoam green tweed, big and blousy sweaters and clear plastic compartment bags where you can strap in your ipod, chanel quilted bag and chanel cosmetics.
balmain- balmain gets more amazing every season. i loved almost every look. i really loved the short in front and long in back black gown isabeli fontana wore (third from left of collage). those kinds of dresses were featured in the spring 2009 collection too, but i think this one was an improvement.
ann demeulemeester- this collection seemed to be inspired by vampires. the palette was strictly black and white and all of the models were super pale and brooding.
anne valerie hash- the collection was soft and definitely a very modern form of feminine.
junya watanabe- the makeup in this show was so interesting and really creative. parts of the face were shaded with black makeup, at the sides of the nose, under the eyes and around the jawline. featured were a lot of puffer coats in cool shapes like cones or what looked to be deconstructed blossoms.
karl lagerfeld- nice suiting, empire waist dresses, nothing new.
kris van assche- models wore large, shapeless clothes and had mud on their faces...draw your own conclusions.
rochas- a very light and airy collection.
vivienne westwood- the hair and makeup was definitely inspired by pamela anderson. the lips were lined but not filled in, and the eyes were covered in dark shadow and liner. the finishing touch was bed-head hair. pamela anderson herself even got to walk the runway. featured were plaids, short skirts, long skirts, dresses that wrapped around the face and neck, violin clock necklaces, printed knee socks, etc.
yohji yamamoto- i never really get his collections...i can very well say i wouldn't want these looks alone to be in my wardrobe. i can look at some collections and want every look in my closet, but i know that having every look from this show (and nothing else) wouldn't do me good.
alexander mcqueen- one of the main things that caught my eye from this show were the enormous lips painted onto the model's faces. they had gobs and gobs of lipstick on that extended far from their lips. there was amazing construction in the clothes, everything was a work of art, and i thought the huge umbrella hat/headpiece he made was very interesting. that's actually an awesome invention. when it rains you don't have to hold an umbrella, your hat can be your umbrella! many different prints were featured, most noticeably houndstooth and some harlequinade prints, as well as supah supah high shoes. his creations were absolutely amazing, and i feel in lust with some of the pieces but the show as a whole wasn't to my liking.
yves saint laurent- i just wasn't feeling it.
chloe- a very neutral palette. i love chloe, but i didn't fall head over heels for this collection. it featured a lot of baggy bottoms--whether that be shorts, pant or skirts and well as velvet and big coats and blouses. it was pretty blah to me.
john galliano- galliano put on an amazing show, inspired by russian folklore. the clothes were great, the shoes were great, but everything didn't seem too wearable, and that is one of the things that usually makes me love a collection, if it at least seems wearable in some way. but these clothes were leaning towards costumey. i loved the model's makeup--very galliano. pale faces, bedazzled eyes and stained lips. scrumptious.
sorry this entry has been so late! you won't believe how busy i am. school, family, keeping up with my faith, reading your awesome comments and other fab fashion blogs and misc. my life has been hectic and lately i've been on an emotional rollercoaster. being a girl ain't easy! perusing over the spring 2009 couture shows really lifted up my mood though and gave me some much needed fashion inspiration. hopefully it inspires you too.
remember my coverage of the spring 2009 ready to wear fashion weeks back in fall? well get ready, because i'm gearing up to run that marathon again. bringing full (as possible) coverage of fashion week in new york, milan, london and paris to you!
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p.s. here are the links to my spring 2009 coverage if 1. you want to relive it 2. you never got to see it.
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/677444026/paris-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-i/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/677532085/paris-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-ii/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/676257354/milan-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-i/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/676258865/milan-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-ii/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/675191558/london-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-i/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/675440970/london-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-ii/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/673912124/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-i/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/674282884/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-ii/
http://www.xanga.com/fashionforwarddd/674369461/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2009-part-iii/
this collection had an amazingly soft feel. drape me in givenchy! the color palette of white, nude, pale lilac, pale yellow, pale mint and black. givenchy is so hot now and has been seen on many it girls and one of my fave models natalia vodianova more than once. i love the edge that ricardo tisci has added to womenswear. i want to be a givenchy girl, do you?
i was sold from the first look. i want to live in the world of john galliano's dior, with outlandish makeup that manages to look beautiful beyond compare, amazing feathered hats, tight and structured skirts, long legs and heels. the collection had some 40s/50s shapes but they were way more glorified with puffed out to there sleeves and voluminous skirts, and the gowns at the end of the show had a lovely baroque feel to it with the prints, colors and collars. the dress in the middle is fit for a barbie. i'd love to see it on the red carpet but i don't know who could do it justice, since it has a kind of costumey feel to it. i still love it, and look at the yellow wonder jourdan dunn is wearing (far right). beautiful as butter :)
the armani spring 2009 couture show had a slow start but things only got better as time went on. i could tell that a lot of time was put into this collection. everything was meticulate and amazingly tailored. i want to wear every dress in this collection. and i love the color palette! bright yellows, reds, purples, blacks and white/nudes. lovely. and it had a slightly oriental vibe. i must own the beautiful purple metallic beaded dress in the middle, as well as the purple dress on the far left...and it wouldn't hurt to have that amazing red one shouldered gown...
i don't always like the chanel collections. just because it's chanel isn't going to make me like it. however, i find that a while after each chanel collection the looks start to grow on me. things i said i hated now look very delectable...but for this collection i liked it right away. i loved the corseted waist look and all of the white looks that came out in the beginning, and the clean makeup looks. freja beha looked so cute in the last look with that big camelia on her head. lagerfeld is indeed a genius. he plays on the same chanel aesthetic every single season, spring, fall, resort, pre-fall, spring couture, fall couture and yet every season we get completely new looks! kudos to you karl.
i still miss alessandra fachinetti who was the head of valentino for a short time. now the head of valentino are
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli who used to be the heads of the accessory dept. for valentino. this couture collection was very....old to me. it was a good collection but it wasn't great. i'm featuring it because it is the first couture collection by the new pair. a lot of the looks felt old womanly, motherly, and overwrought. however there were some refreshing designs that i hope to see in magazines and on red carpets (which are the ones i featured in the collage).
the first two looks were a little strange but as the show went on i fell in love! the feel was very parisian and very couture. this show makes me want to get seriously dressed up and looking fierce. there was a lot of netting in the dresses, and pleats, and cutouts. i love the pleated suit to the far right. very ladylike, but strong at the same time. the dress that chanel iman is wearing in the middle of the collage looks like it would be fun to wear, and chanel wears it well...i want to see someone else try to wear it!
elie saab is sooo talented. there were so many beautiful creations, it was almost impossible to pick only a few looks. i want to be a princess just to be able to wear his clothes. or maybe he'd be so kind to gift me a dress? probably not. but he is an amazing couturier, the skill and understanding of a woman's body that goes into this is mind boggling.
what do you think darlings?