Saturday, January 27, 2007

Elie Saab Spring 2007 Couture


A lovely lace dress with bolero.



Just perfect.



Classic goddess gown.



Bold stripes are charming here, and soften the black bodice.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2007 Couture


A very pretty pantsuit.



I like this silhouette very much, and it seems to be all over this season.

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Christian Lacroix Spring 2007 Couture


Classic navy/white dots on a cute spring dress.



A dropped waist dress looks fresh.



A cute trapeze coat.



A very pretty petalled skirt on a lovely dress.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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