RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014, Pics + Runway Video

 Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring 2014

The Look: Sex, Sex, Sex! Robert Palmer Girls for 2014. Alexandre Vauthier is known for sexy, hot dresses and gowns. His girl is not shy, loves showing LOTS of skin--whether she's plunging up there or slit-a-licious down there. For this collection, there was a juxtaposition between sculptural/architectural beauties (enveloped in tiered volants) and the same girl doing a "walk of shame" at 3AM in a see-thru jumpsuit and stacks upon stacks of chained necklaces. Just a normal night for Vauthier.



Colors: Navy, black, leopard print, chartreuse, gold, wine red



Trends: Sculptural dresses; Volants/tiered ruffles; "new" peplums; fringe; Chartreuse Goddesses;

 Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring 2014

 Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014, Pics + Runway Video

 Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

The Look: Sculptural, architectural are the buzzwords that define a Stephane Rolland collection. And this was no exception. Organza and gazar cascade down the models as if they are organic extensions of the wearer's bodies. Spanish supermodel Nieves Alvarez opened the show with a an ivory jumpsuit of silk organza featuring linebacker shoulders and the show ended with a "Goldfish" Queen.This is couture for the brave, and not the wallflowers.This is "Butterfly" Couture.



Colors: Golden hues, canary yellow, mustard, ivory, navy blue.



Trends: Cascading volants EVERYWHERE; Voluminous backs; capes; varnished leather; glass sequined linings.



Collection Highlights:

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

  Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014, Pics + Runway Video

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

The Look: Bonjour Crillon Ball! Giambattista Valli sent out a bevy of ultra feminine girlish dresses and gowns perfect for his Debutante clientele of multimillionaire trust-funder front row gals who can afford a made-to-measure $45,000 micro-mini embellished cocktail dress. Gorgeous hand-applied sequin applique adorned most every piece. Lots of micro short cocktail dresses and a strong Hi-lo silhouette influence as well.



Colors: Fuchsia pinks, chartreuse, emerald green, ivory, Yves Klein blue, black



Trends: Micro-mini dresses; Hi-lo dresses; fuller gowns; exaggerated peplums; bright neon colors; bows;



Collection Highlights:

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

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RUNWAY REPORT......Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring 2014: Schiaparelli Couture Spring/Summer 2014, Pics + Full Runway Video

Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

Background: The famed House of Schiaparelli is back. Diego Della Valle president and CEO of Italian leather goods Tod's, bought Schiaparelli back in 2007 and just recently hired a new Creative Director/Designer Marco Zanini (who's last stint was with Rochas). One of the most prominent fashion designers of her time--primarily between the 1920s and early 1940s, Elsa Schiaparelli was known for her whimsical prints,  power-shouldered tailored suits, unusual applique details, Surrealist influences and especially that "Lobster dress" that was worn by Wallis Simpson right before becoming the Duchess of Windsor in 1937 and photographed by Cecil Beaton:

The Look: Zanini went back to the Schiaparelli archives and referenced many Schiaparelli-isms, including some fabulously printed dresses, strong-shouldered tailored jackets. Flowy gowns with luxe details and appliques. A perfect balance of somber and seductive (light pastels, grays, black) mixed with with bold and strong (as in color and prints). Fabulous Surrealist-inspired hats finished off the looks.



Colors: Light lilacs, ivory, yellow, blue, silver, pastel green, red



Trends: Reversible jackets--somber on one side, ruffled and frothy on the other; flowy 1930's style gowns; tiered ruffles; blouson top shapes; cropped pants; headdresses/hats; bouilloné (pouffy "boiling over" detail; Couture sandals

Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

 Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

 Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture

 Click Below for Schiaparelli Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 Full Video: