Dark elegance is Riccardo Tisci’s speciality, and for Givenchy’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2012 collection, he once again seamlessly melded together elegant 1930′s inspired silhouettes with menacing silver bull nose-rings, oversized earrings and armour-like gothic detail. The collection was shown in an 18-century showroom, which Tisci decided to give a basketball inspired makeover, something which worked despite not really fitting, much like the designs. On one hand the pieces felt ready for a red carpet event, and on another, that elegance was juxtaposed with something darker and almost frightening. The 10-piece collection was painstakingly beaded, dyed, tailored and stitched, while the models stood for the informal presentation, allowing those in attendance to give the designs the kind of close-up examination they are worthy of.
Carine Roitfeld made a triumphant return to Paris Couture Week—and W magazine’s cameras went along for the ride, following the charming editrix to more than 20 fashion shows, to fittings with couturiers from Jean Paul Gaultier to the reclusive Azzedine Alaïa, and, finally, to a two-day shoot with photographer Paolo Roversi. If you ever thought about how does a couture shopping looks like – this is the ABC to it!
Best in Class - British models Lily Donaldson, Jourdan Dunn, Cara Delevingne and Nyasha Matonhodze pose for Emma Summerton in classic favourites that have been given an update by designers for the new season. Styled by Edward Enninful, this refined, stylish shoot includes pieces by the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Céline, and more. The girls ooze sophistication while standing out for their own unique personality too.
We have a wonderful proposal for all of you, who are planing to go on vacation in the near future. Alber Elbaz came up with this STUNNING sequence embellished dress for Lanvin Cruise 2008 collection. Consider it as an archive peace, knowing that Lanvin gets sold out everywhere all over the world. The deal is hot – we have a 35% discount! Demand your Lanvin at your BLOW!
Chanel made everyone speechless once again showing of their new Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The theme of the runway set was underwater world with a true Chanel twist to it – everything in pure white! In the interview Karl Lagerfeld told that he saw this dream of never existing world of Chanel while sleeping (as always). The clothes are ecsquisite as always, you can see the new silhuettes, classic black and white color garnments, hand embroidery and the overall craftsmanship.
Here you can see photos from the backstage of the show. And have a nice weekend!
