Saturday, January 27, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Valentino Spring 2007 Couture

A darling tiny, off-the-shoulder bolero.

Another dress/bolero combination, with intricately finished details including pleated patterns in the skirt, as shown below.


A beautifully cut jacket with interesting horizontal detailing on the bodice and the sleeves.

A delicately beautiful coat with large piping detail.

A rather simply-shaped top and skirt, but look at the shoulders, below.


A very pretty suit with padded edging.

A beautiful combination of fabrics, garments and silhouette.

The coat everyone's talking about.

The bodice of this dress has very interesting lines.
Givenchy Spring 2007 Couture

Showcasing the combination Naval Uniform/Mermaid theme.


An interesting print from head to toe.

Naval details in a wild print.

Interesting trim using wrapped stuffed tubes.

The one very lovely thing here. Chiffon overlays, and the mermaid theme is continued with the "coral" shoulders, shown below.


A net jacket which gives the effect of being encrusted by sea creatures.

Showing mastery over the fabric.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Armani Spring 2007 Couture

Scimitar lapels at Armani.

How moderne.

A very pretty suit.

A little origami influence in a beautiful light windowpane fabric.

A matelassé tunic with an interesting shape.

I can't tell exactly what this is; an overblouse of beads, or just jewelry, but it gives a real touch of intrigue to what is essentially a tank top and a skirt.

A very interesting draped jacket, with a python skirt.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Christian Dior Spring 2007 Couture

Madama Butterfly with origami accents.

So intricately done.

A fabulous cocktail look.

Just fabulous!

How truly sculptural, and a great Watteau train on a strapless gown.

A wonderful evening suit.

A great kimono interpretation.

A kimono suit with silk ribbon embroidery and a cricket belt. Close up of the belt below.


An unusual woven effect with a bonsai hat.

A glorious shape, with quilted details.

Wave coat.

Very dramatic.

A Japanese Flamenco twist.

Total confection.

A masterful juxtaposition of fabrics.

Just lovely.

A classic opera coat shape, beautifully rendered.

The bride.