Tag: Couture

  • Runway Spotlight | Fairytale Romance at Valentino Couture S14

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    Valentino Couture S14 minimalist gowns
    We may be in the swing of fashion week season but there’s one collection that I can’t stop thinking about. 
    Rich with earthy, woodland tones, the Valentino Couture offering felt more Autumnal than Spring. As always the collection was rife with drama, not surprising as designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli drew inspiration from 55 classic operas. One of my favourite pieces – already worn by Katy Perry – was embroidered with Verdi’s La Traviata score and others influenced by the characters from others such as La Boheme and Carmen. There was an abundance of ballerina tulle, topped off with intricate embroidered imagery taken from nature, and delicate lace. 
    Though the more detailed and opulent pieces were certainly the stars of the show, there’s always a place in my heart for the simple minimalist gowns too.

    Thoughts on Valentino? What were your favourite pieces from the collection?
  • Spring Couture 2014 Red Carpet Wishlist

    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.
    CoutureS14wishlist-Christian Dior Ulyana Sergeenko
    Christian Dior
    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
    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.
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    Bouchra Jarrar
    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
    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.
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    Alexis Mabille
    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
    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?

    R.xoxo
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  • High fashion in the highlands | Chanel’s Metiers d’Art show at Linlithgow Palace, Scotland

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    All images via Elle UK
    It’s not often one of fashion’s biggest power houses makes its way any further north than London town, but Chanel braved the frosty chill of the highlands of Scotland to showcase this year’s Metiers d’Art collection.
    The Parisian brand took over the grounds of Linlithgow Palace – the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots – just on the outskirts of Edinburgh in spectacular fashion.
    The theatrical medieval setting provided a stunning backdrop to a collection swathed in tartan, ruffles and luxurious layering, perfect for a winter’s day. The rich woolen textures were peppered with gemstones and Elizabethan hair and make up made for a collection that almost felt like it had the McQueen stamp of approval on it. In true Lagerfeld style the collection was bold and dramatic…and I expected no less to be honest. 

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    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo