Valentino presented his last collection yesterday. It’s the end of an era.
image: the fashion spot
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Who buys Haute Couture?
If you are wondering there is a great thread on the Fashion Spot called Haute Couture Clients 2008.
image: Givenchy Haute Couture 2008 from the fashion spot.
i want…
Emilio Pucci Laser-Cut Suede Shift Dress
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Givenchy Haute Couture – Spring Summer 2008
Givenchy Haute Couture – Spring Summer 2008
This collection is weird. I really like some of the minimalist pieces, but they don’t represent couture to me. As a member of The Fashion Spot said, who really needs $20,000 leggings. It’s very ready to wear. The last two dresses are more what I’m looking for. I felt the collection didn’t have a single direction or theme. It was like he did three collections: minimalist, ethereal and highly structured.
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Chanel Haute Couture – Spring Summer 2008
I’m having a love hate relationship with the Chanel Haute Couture – Spring Summer 2008 collection. On one hand, some of the outfits are to die for, very beautiful. However, I hate the presentation. The large tacky Chanel jacket in the background. Why the hell aren’t the models wearing heels. Check out style.it and look at how awful the collection photos are. The models don’t know how to pose in flats and it’s just plain awkward and unflattering. Devon Aoki looks like hell, as does the dress, IMO. The shoes are awful.
I do love the wrap skirts and the jackets.
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Christian Dior Spring Summer 2008 Haute Couture video
Christian Dior Spring Summer 2008 Haute Couture video
As always the collection is better on video than print. God, the shoes look dangerous.
Dries Van Noten Fall Winter 2008 – Mens Ready to Wear
Dries Van Noten Fall Winter 2008 – Mens Ready to Wear
There were a lot of scarves at the Dries Van Noten menswear show that I liked.
I love the way the the scarf is tied in the second image. I must find a way to recreate it.
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Prada Spring Summer 2008 Ad Campaign with Sasha Pivovarova by Steven Meisel
Prada Spring Summer 2008 Ad Campaign with Sasha Pivovarova by Steven Meisel
Another ad campaign at Prada with head girl Sash Pivovarova. I didn’t care much for the collection when it came out, but these ads have changed my mind. Click the images for bigger Sasha goodness.
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Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture – Spring Summer 2008
Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture – Spring Summer 2008
Giorgio Armani Prive is another designer that doesn’t do anything for me during HC. His stuff is just to damn wearable. However, I did see a few looks that I thought were interesting.
You just know someone is going to wear look #2 to some awards show, it’s a classic beauty. Click the thumbnails for bigger pics.
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i want: Loeffler Randall Vachetta Flat Boot
Loeffler Randall Vachetta Flat Boot
Loeffler Randall flat boots are always ranking highly on my list.
Loeffler Randall shoes are available in Toronto at Holt Renfrew and TNT. Ready to wear and handbags are available at Augustina Boutique
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