Have you seen Stéphane Rolland’s Haute Couture collection for FW 2012-13? We posted some photos here and here in the last couple of weeks. If you haven’t already, it is an absolute must see. This collection juxtaposes severely tailored pieces and flowing fabrics for a modern look that mixes architectural shaping with organic draping. Top it off with beautiful fur [...]

This Spring, mod, high contrast looks seemingly ruled the runway. However, more worldly fashionistas looked to another exciting trend for inspiration. With bright colors, elaborate embellishment, and beautifully luxurious fabrics, this trend is dripping with traditional Indian influences. Here are some of our favorites. Enjoy and let us know what you think. xx Jean Paul Gaultier Jean Paul Gaultier Jean Paul [...]

We have been keeping a fashionable eye on designer Ulyana Sergeenko, who burst on the scene a couple of years ago. She has come a long way! We featured her amazing F/W 2011 collection here a while back. Glad to see that Ulyana has made a couture debut in Paris for her spring 2013 collection. It’s quite lovely! Thoughts? Enjoy…xx [...]

Alexis Mabille was recently made an official member of the Haute Couture club. It’s a rarefied clique, with only 16 other houses on the list (congrats!). At his Paris show, we saw everything from pleated organza camisole strewn with lace, sleeveless button-downs, embroidered bibs, chantilly lace, ombré-dyed tiered and pleated floor-length skirts; all his creations struck a more formal but nonetheless [...]

Iris van Herpen put on a show that was electrifying in the literal sense. The Belgian designer made a visual impact with a collection, called Voltage. Renowned for her use of innovative techniques, Van Herpen produced what she referred to as “the first 3-D-printed flexible dresses.”  We think that this collection is just amazing and artistic. Enjoy! x      

From the designer’s trademark Breton stripes to the Madonna inspired cone-shaped corsets and bras, we gathered up a look back at some of the designer’s hits over the years. What were some of your favorites? Enjoy! Madonna, Spring 1995 Spring 2000, Paris RTW Spring 2002 RTW Spring 2003 RTW Fall 2003 RTW Spring 2004 Pre-Fall 2006 RTW Spring 2007 Spring Couture 2007 [...]

The internationally renowned design team Kinmonth Monfreda, who are long time collaborators of Valentino, have created the exhibition design ‘VALENTINO: Master of Couture’ specially for Somerset House in London. This exhibit in collaboration with Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti has been curated by Alistair O’Neill with Patrick Kinmonth and Antonio Monfreda. Doors open on the 29th of November 2012 and run [...]

Valentino Haute Couture 2012-13 collection photographed by Deborah Turbeville for Vogue Italia. As reported, the collection embellishes on William Moris’s “Tree of Life” featuring elegantly placed prints and tapestry patterns. Enjoy…xx

I love a good mix of white and gold – definitely on of my favorite pairings. Alexandre Vauthier, who worked at Mugler and Jean Paul Gaultier before starting his own brand in 2009, captures it all with his namesake line, Alexandre Vauthier Coutoure. Love the chunky layers of gold chain as well. Enjoy…xx

Elegant, flirty and timeless pieces sums up Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2012 collection. If I could, I would wear dresses like this during the day for no reason. You know…outfit of the day dropping the kids off at school, meetings, errands. Normalcy! Click on images to make them larger. Enjoy….xx