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Valentino Fall 2011 Couture
Photo by Yannix Vlamos |
I love how the world of fashion is now just a click away. With a myriad of deadlines all coming to a head last week, reviewing the Paris Fall 2011 Couture collections has been on my to-do list for two weeks now. Maybe someday I'll actually get to see it in person, but being able to click back and forth between the shows makes it relatively easy to see the common threads.
The Paris Fall 2011 Couture collections were defined by extreme embroidery, feathers, ruching, and shredded effects. In the past, Chanel and Dior have easily been among my top picks, but not this time. The matronly suits at Chanel and the chaotic circus-like outfits of Dior put them at the bottom of my list.
My favourite looks from Paris Fall 2011 Couture all share two things in common - elegance and a flattering silhouette. If I could afford it, these are the looks that would find their way into my closet.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2011 Couture
Photo by Yannis Vlamos
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Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2011 Couture
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Valentino Fall 2011 Couture
Photo by Yannis Vlamos |
In terms of artistry and innovation, the winner to me would be Givenchy. Riccardo Tisci showed a selection of sheer white gowns worn over body-suits and embellished with over-the-top embroidery and beading creating a beautiful type of armour. The woman is a beautiful, powerful and yet delicate creature. This is a modern vision of purity, elegance, romance and beauty.
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Givenchy Fall 2011 Couture
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Givenchy Fall 2011 Couture
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Which is your favourite?
10 comments:
This season in high fashion is full of elegance and high spirits.
The Valentino gown in the first photo... love all the lace/embroidery!
Those Gaultier suits are just divine! Loving the Givenchy too (and yes, I thought the same thing about the Chanel collection - what was Karl thinking?!!) Great post Ingrid :) Kx
LOVE that Valentino and your taste is magical Ingrid~ Elegance and a flattering silhouette is a perfect combination. If I could afford it AND if I had the silouette as you these are the looks that would find their way into my closet too!
xxx's
How I love those JPG suits! And of course Valentino...I was just reading about the 60's hair at JP, not sure how I feel about "Teasing"...but a fun thought!
I hope your week is coming along famously ~
Nathalie
Great choices Ingrid......Oh to sit front row....xv
You are right, these Gaultier pieces are gorgeous and you've chosen some really elegant designs. How fantastic would it be to be able to shop a little from the collections every season...swoon...
Thanks for your lovely birthday message for Dylan - not sure who his 13 years are more interesting for, him or me? ;-)
Love from London xo
Oooh, good picks! The gowns really stood out for me - so glamorous! I love the fit of the first gown and the emphasis on the waist. That red Valentino gown is also stunning and has a real 30's feel. Lovely :)
It's a tie between both pieces by JPG for me:) (I desperately need my last year's figure back though...;)
Ah, celebrating high fashion. All divine garments but am drawn to the Red dress. So alive and vivid;-)
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