Thursday, July 10, 2008

Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Fall 2008


A really intriguing ensemble with a cropped jacket with oversized faggotting and a ruffled top.



Amazing pleating on this coat. See detail below.




Unusual details, such as a metal lapel mesh a la Whiting & Davis, and a really nice mesh scarf with pearls.




A tour de force with bias tubing. Herringbone Battenburg in effect.




I rather like all the little straps with the top showing beneath.



Interesting coat with what looks like another metal mesh for the midriff section.



I love this knitted piece! Shades of the White Queen Through the Looking Glass.



Very Orientale smoking jacket with metal mesh harem pants.

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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Dior Couture Fall 2008


I love the drape on this suit. Very vintage, very dramatic.



So 1920's Bathing Beauty.



Beautiful lace skirt and peplum.



Beautiful draping on the bodice.

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Anne Valerie Hash Couture Fall 2008


Lovely pintucking which controls the shaping.



More pintucks and what a cute sleeve, which you can see below.




Such an interesting silhouette with the high-waisted, full coat and the skinny satin leggings.



Interesting folds on this sheath.

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Saturday, July 05, 2008

Armani Privé Couture Fall 2008


Great bow detail.



Interesting collar on the chiffon blouse, and of course a perfectly tailored jacket.



Another beautiful blouse with this pantsuit.



A beautifully draped jacket with fur collar.



A nice slip dress with interesting skirt draping.



This jacket looks familiar, and very wearable.



An interesting closure, trumpet sleeves and nice stripe usage.



A molded gown.



An intriguing use of the rolled hem for a striped effect.

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Friday, July 04, 2008

Valentino Couture Fall 2008

Lots of new things to see at Valentino this season with Alessandra Facchinetti designing the collection.


A very modern silhouette.



A tucked, flat jabot is a real contrast to the lace skirt.



Zipped coat with skirt.



Beautiful draping.



A real statement suit.



Interesting color work and chiffon accents.



A fantasy blouse.



Beautiful passementerie on this coat.



Another blouse with jabot, although I could wish that it had sleeves.



A beautiful bell-shaped skirt with embellishment and chiffon trained leggings.



A beautifully sequined and embroidered suit with darling collar and cuffs.



A bead-smocked jabot on a beaded dress.



A gorgeously beaded little jacket over a lighter-than-air skirt.



Beautifully cut chiffon gown. You can see the french dart detail below, and the embroidered modesty panel at the neckline.

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Thursday, July 03, 2008

Givenchy Couture Fall 2008


Beautiful detailing on this leather coat.


An interesting garment.

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Christian Lacroix Fall 2008 Couture


Like whipped cream with a jacket. Look at those gorgeous sleeves!


Matching lace tights and skirt.



The fabric in this coat is just wonderful, and take a look at the beaded tulle hem detail below.



Another coat with great fabric.


Yet another wonderful fabrication. Hand painted with tiny touches of beading.


This dress appears to be needlefelted.



What a lovely blouse, and look at the cap sleeves with lace undersleeves.



A beautiful lace wrap.



Just an amazing combination, and it works.



Almost a muff effect with the pockets on this dress. A beautiful fabrication for this stunning ensemble.



No strapless brides here. It has an almost Korean influence along with the Infanta look.

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