Christian Dior Couture Fall 2009

A very pretty portrait neckline with embellishments shown below.




A beautifully draped jacket.



This is a bubble skirt I really like. There are several in this collection, and they seem much more integrated into the whole than most skirts of this style do.



Great use of stripes.



A very pretty way of widening the shoulder. The detail below shows the interesting folds.




A very unusual jacket shape, with exposed darts on the collar.



Another multi-layer jacket with dotted tulle overlay on the inner layer.



A pretty asymmetric neckline.



An unusual bodice with almost a trompe l'oeil effect, and another cute bubble skirt.



Another beautiful bodice on this dress.



Isn't this skirt the most fun?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.