I’ve waxed poetic about this year’s Couture collections already, but as we’re in the midst of awards season we’ve seen a couple of the looks snapped up by celebs on the red carpet in the past few weeks. So as we’re in a bit of break before some of the bigger ceremonies I’ve picked out some of my favourites from this season, as well as who I’m hoping will be wearing them on the red carpet.
Christian Dior
Jennifer Lawrence//Emma Stone//Marion Cotillard
Jennifer Lawrence//Emma Stone//Marion Cotillard
Kicking things off with Dior! I’d love to see a full length version of this gown at the Oscars – or I could live with the shorter runway version at a less formal event. The most obvious choice for this one would be Jennifer, she’s already worn very similar on the red carpet already, but I also reckon Emma and Marion could pull this fashion forward look off with much flair!
Ulyana Sergeenko
Penelope Cruz//Scarlett Johansson//Christina Hendricks
Penelope Cruz//Scarlett Johansson//Christina Hendricks
With it’s draping around the hips, sweetheart neckline and sumptuous fabric, this gown is all about accentuating natural curves. The women I’ve picked for this one (Penelope, Scarlett and Christina) certainly have the confidence to pull this off.
Bouchra Jarrar
Kerry Washington//Lupita Nyong’o//Gwyneth Paltrow
Kerry Washington//Lupita Nyong’o//Gwyneth Paltrow
Something a little on the minimalist side, but none the less beautiful, this shade of this Bouchra gown is quite breathtaking. As for who I’ve picked to carry this gown off, Lupita and Gwyneth are both big fans of simple but stunning red carpet ensembles so would definitely be at home in this. I also think Kerry would look radiant in this colour too, and the cut of the gown would also showcase her baby bump perfectly.
Valentino
Julia Roberts//Karen Gillan//Jennifer Lopez
Julia Roberts//Karen Gillan//Jennifer Lopez
The entire Valentino collection was red carpet worthy, but this look stood out as something a little different. A jumpsuit on the red carpet is extremely hard to pull off and I’ve picked three completely contrasting women who I think could dare to do it.
Julia Roberts is just about finding her feet on the red carpet again. I loved her pink jumpsuit at the SAG Awards and would love for her to take a risk with this one too. Is it wishful thinking Karen will be wearing this to something like the BAFTAs this year? Either way the nude shade would look amazing with her porcelain complexion and I could see her adding a few quirky touches to it too!
And of course, the diva-licous JLow is a woman who I could definitely see rocking this alongside some fabulous jewellery and killer attitude.
Alexis Mabille
Helen Mirren//Octavia Spencer//Florence Welch
Helen Mirren//Octavia Spencer//Florence Welch
This ethereal Alexis Mabille gown is one of those looks that can easily be translated across all types of body shape and skin tone. An easy pick for this one would be Helen Mirren, who would look incredibly regal in this number. I’ve also picked up on Octavia Spencer, who’s worn this shade of ivory on the red carpet before and I’d love to see this more flowing cut on her too. Now, it isn’t likely Florence Welch will be making it to the red carpet, except perhaps for the BRITs, but I think she could even work this gown for a stage outfit, right?
Elie Saab
Amy Adams//Fan Bing Bing//Elizabeth Banks
Amy Adams//Fan Bing Bing//Elizabeth Banks
And of course, it wouldn’t be a red carpet season without a little Elie Saab. This dress was a showstopper on the runway and you’d need someone pretty special to make it a showstopper on the red carpet too! The three ladies I’ve listed certainly fit the bill. It’s no question that Amy would look stunning in this gown, she’s done the princess look before, but on her it never gets old! Fan Bing Bing and couture go together like bread and butter. The bigger the better should be her motto, so this is perfect for her. And Elizabeth Banks is already one of my favourites for her unexpected turns on the red carpet, I’d love to see her take this gown and pull of a full on classic Hollywood look.
So, let me know what you think!
Were there any pieces from the collections you want to see on the red carpet too?