10e édition des Frimousses des Créateurs pour l’UNICEF
Gucci PARIS, 12 NOVEMBRE 2012 – Pour la dixième édition, l’UNICEF France renouvelle sa prestigieuse opération Frimousses de Créateurs. En effet, cette année, les Frimousses de Créateurs se tournent vers l’avenir dans un message d’espoir, sous la thématique «Yes Futur»! Ces poupées et toutes les oeuvres sont les ambassadrices de l’espérance...
Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Fall 2011
PARIS, July 6, 2011/ FW/ In a monochromatic show of red dresses swathed in red light, Alexandre Vauthier showed us some delectable pieces made for the vixen in every woman. In a range of modern, even futuristic silhouettes, the collection played on the body hugging, curve accentuating, sensual draping techniques of the designer. Citing his inspiration as smeared red...
Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall 2011
PARIS, July 6, 2011/ FW/ As we would expect from this master of Haute Couture, Elie Saab’s Fall collection was a fairy tale of tulle, silk chiffon, and lace. From the first look to the last, I didn’t want the show to end. He drew his inspiration this season from the heady iridescence of the sun’s rays, how the city façades and skyscrapers appear clad...
Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall 2011
PARIS, July 5, 2011/ FW/— Stephane Rolland Haute Couture this season was beyond beautiful, full of artistic elements and perfectly tailored evening gowns. From the dramatic makeup, charcoal eyes and deep magenta lips, to the hair, the shoes, and of course the gowns, this collection was impressive. The dominating silhouette was the slim line gown with a dramatic...
Issey Miyake Fall 2011: Dai Fujiwara’s Farewell Collection
PARIS, Mar 10, 2011/ FW/ — Dai Fujiwara is a true master of his craft. It is rare that a designer lets his audience in on the process of design and creation, but this season, Fujiwara made about 400 lucky industry folk privy to his genius. In a live demonstration of his creative process for this collection, the show began with a live performance of the folding of...
Podium Jeunes Stylistes: The Best Designers of Tomorrow
PARIS, Feb. 3, 2011/FW/ It is always impressive to see what kind of creative energy young fashion designers bring to the arena, especially when it’s in Paris, the birthplace of fashion. Just last night, 15 talented young designers from around Europe competed in the second edition of the Podium Jeunes Stylistes contest, a Project Runway of sorts. Chosen from over 200...
Elie Saab Couture Spring 2011
Jan. 26, 2011-PARIS-/FW/ The latest collection from Elie Saab was pure perfection. From the uber feminine color palette of pale pinks, nude, lavender, fuchsia, black and crème to the dainty, waist-accentuating silhouettes and thigh-high slits, it was love at first sight. Elie Saab knows the woman’s body and exactly what she wants to wear to feel incredible for a...
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Spring 2011
Jan. 26, 2011-PARIS-/FW/ It was a tale of two cities this season at Gaultier- one half of the audience seated in sections named after London neighborhoods, the other Paris. The French can-can dancer meets the London punk rocker. With Catherine Deneuve’s sensual voice narrating the name of each piece followed by an eloquent French description directly from the program,...
Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Spring 2011: Ode to the Female Spirit
PARIS, Jan 26, 2011 / FW/ — Georges Hobeika’s collection is an ode to the depth of the female spirit and to the beauty of its mysterious nature. Hobeika titled his collection ‘Nymphe des Profondeurs’ or in English, ‘Maiden of the Deep.’ Taking inspiration from the idea that ‘in every woman’s soul swells a sea of emotion, culminating as priceless treasures...
Wooyoungmi Men Fall 2011
PARIS, Jan 25, 2011 / FW/ — This season, Wooyoungmi presented a collection that melded luxury and practicality in a convincing way. Contrasting the richness of the fabrication, elements of outdoor endurance and utility were often used. Drawstrings on jackets to cinch the waist, waterproof zippers, elasticized cuffs, synthetic fabrics to protect from the elements,...
Songzio Men Fall 2011
PARIS, Jan 25, 2011 / FW/ — The Paris entertainment venue, The Bataclan, was the perfect location for this edgy Fall collection from Songzio. Following what the brand is most known for, this collection brought ambitious designs which both amplified and slimmed the male figure at the same time. The most predominant pieces showed were cropped pants and pleated, wide-cut...
