Atelier Gustavo Lins Haute Couture Spring 2010: 014 Collection
PARIS, Jan 27, 2010 / FW/ — Putting both his menswear and haute couture under the umbrella name of 014 Collection allowed Gustavo Lins to explore the concept of the galvanizing energy of men and women in a climate of timeless, athletic elegance. Once again choosing the graphic image of a straight body struggling against the wind with the spiral construction, Gustavo...
Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring 2010
PARIS, Jan 27, 2010 / FW/ — Entitled “Precious Collection”, Alexandre Vauthier continues to build his code for his namesake label – exaggerated shoulders and a focus on the silhouette. The shoulders are still the most recognizable feature, but this season, Vauthier introduces the collar and the bracelet, which though technically are costume jewelry but in actuality...
Georges Chakra Haute Couture Spring 2010: Knocking at the Chambre Syndicale’s Door
PARIS, Jan 26, 2010 / FW/ — I like Georges Chakra; after covering him for the past 5 years, the Lebanese designer continues to improve in his craft and raise the bar on himself. So, what I’m about to say is being said with fondness for the designer and respect for his work. I thought of Georges Chakra when Jeff Bridges finally won the Golden Globe and SAG Awards....
SEAMLESS: The Other Haute Couture Show
PARIS, Jan 21, 2008 / FW/ — Today, the Paris Haute Couture Spring 2008 begins with Anne Valerie Hash, one of the two newest permanent members of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, unveiling her collection. Considered the crème de la crème of fashion, haute couture is what dreams are made of when it comes to high street fashion. Pessimistic fashion pundits...
Barbarella, They don’t make movies like this anymore
PARIS, Jan 20, 2008 / FW/ — On Tuesday, Paco Rabanne comes out of his fashion retirement to support emerging designer Veronika Jeanvie for her Paris debut during haute couture week. This is a rare sight indeed. Paco Rabanne, known for his use of non-traditional materials in fashion is also a great costume designer for movies, the most famous perhaps is ‘Barbarella’...
