COUTURE HARLEQUINS BY DIOR

Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative designer of Dior has really the eye for a visual well told and well-presented spectacle. Her shows are meant to be the great performance alike. This time for the Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 collection she has taken the theme of the circus not just on the ensembles but on the dancers and acrobats that have occupied the runway along the models. This whole plot has been in the perfect synchronization "per se" with the whole idea of what this collection was all about. Still, all of these happenings have kept the low key maintenance of this collection, the unpretentious note what Dior feels like under the creative direction by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

The theme of the circus has been developed as a hybrid of Dior classic style with some artistic boosts. This collection has got more embellishments, more shiny textures, more lightness and some kind of artful nostalgia kept on the eye make-up alluring the happy/sad clown faces or the feminine versions of stylish harlequins. But the clothes were anything than sad. They were very glamorous. The long flowy dresses with the deep cleavage, the fine textures in the "Plisse" game forming the stunning and so catchy silhouette in the moving. The glorious was definitely the mini-dresses. Very costume alike with the more sculpted forms and see-through effects made from sculptured chiffon.

Oh, talking about the short pieces. The pure stunningness was brought in the form of cape or "Pellerina" made from the tiny silky fusilli. With the same petite and effortless mini dress peaking underneath the visual masterpiece was on the perfect fleek! Or the golden rose long sweeping dress made from the silk and tiny "Plisse", again. The big bow in the middle of the deep cut front cleavage that allures the real nature of the current Dior and that is exquisite, glamorous, feminine and, yet still so easy to wear. And just to break this predictable spirit, Maria Grazia Chiuri sends to the runway her version of "Le Smoking" with the mini-dramatic tailcoat and pencil trouser in the mannerism of the "Maestro Of Festivity"! The whole story was closed with the golden organza long dress topping the gold-encrusted cap!

This collection was definitely the bolder and more heterogenic in the visual sense. The colors were light and vibrant, the textures were nice and flowy, the whole theme was very artistically well developed and presented. Seems like this side of Grazia Chiuri was more romantic but her femininity accentuated signature has stayed on. Which is simply the best thing that could happen at this moment not just fashion wise but furthermore.

What do you think about this collection? Do you like the work by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior? Which ensemble do you like the most?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com    

COULD THIS BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION OF THIS SEASON?!

How Pierpaolo Piccioli handles the creative strives for Valentino has been pretty impeccable. The vision that Pierpaolo Piccioli nourishes is very artistic and yet, still looks so easy and somehow full of flare what lately the Haute Couture has been missing. Seems that Piccioli has found his "Spiritus Movens" where he delivers the new aesthetics and yet still stays in the fragments of the famous fashion house that he has come to. The lightness and effortless approach that each collection has had so far is really something that needs to be admired too. His collections are well-rounded fashion stories, so when you watch his pieces of design you really have the feeling that it is the word of the finest art in its pure sense without being pretentious, disclaimer or something else other than the fashion.

The same kind of spirit was caught in the latest Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2019 season. And it can be said without any doubt that it was one of the most beautiful collections from this Fashion Week in Paris. The idea of the floral theme boosted with the pastel and gentle colors, with the tons of ruffles, organza wavy gowns, with the petals lashes on the models´ faces. As we can see, each segment of this collection was so well synchronized without being too much or too little. The glorious volume that Pierpaolo Piccioli so much adores was definitely the main silhouette. Coordinated with the big fines ruffles and waves falling so adorable creating the volume in volume effect was really outstanding.

One thing that Valentino is all about is colors. Previous when Mr. Valentino Garavani was in the leading role of creative director, the focus was on the red. In the current era of Piccioli, the chromatic puls are definitely something that is in the focus. From the deep browns or greys to the pink or yellow, green all presented in the monochromatic ensembles or in the combination giving us the most stunning coloristic festivity. Yes, everything is so well covered in this collection. From the idea, from the presentation, from the lightness which was the imperative in the textures to be coordinated well with the floral idea. Everything was so on point.

And yes, we can say without any doubt, that it was the best collection of this season. The accuracy of the good tailors' skills, the high-glamour that was long gone and now it has come back, the story of fashion that is dreamy, pure, exciting and simply stunning! It is like Haute Couture has come back on the big doors, and hopefully doesn´t go anywhere or at least on the casual modes that were so occupating it. But this problematic/fact could be the theme for another post!

Do you like this collection? What do you think about  Pierpaolo Piccioli´s work for Valentino so far? Which ensemble do you like the most?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com  


 

ELIE SAAB SPRING/SUMMER 2019 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION

The spirit caught every time in the Haute Couture design by Elie Saab has always been so whimsical and somehow out of the other world. Looking at the dreamy dresses we really believe in the aesthetic cure of the fashion, escapism that Couture and fashion in general, presents a fairytale that is so believable and achievable. Elie Saab really knows how to make the gorgeous Haute Couture that celebrates the beauty of being a woman. And that is something that could be seen as a really rare thing. His constant in bringing this kind of Couture, wide away from the usual experimental mode, just simply "La Belle Couture" as an imperative, is really a successful thing if we have in our mind that his collections in Couture sphere are never boring.

The absence of the pure dramatic touches that is so different than Elie Saab vision of Couture has for a result the most amazing gowns, so delicate embroidered, with the luxurious textures all the way. One thing that is a gorgeous constant in Elie Saab design is the fluent silhouettes that correspond so well with the feminine silhouettes he brings in. The form built around the waist with the soft structured upper parts is definitely the form that Elie Saab adores. Even his vision of the "Le Smoking" is so refined and highly feminine. The first look of the collection was the proof for that. The light blue jumpsuit with the shiny embellishments and with the classic blazer on top. So elegant and so feminine!

The pieces that Elie Saab is master of are the glamorous dresses in their all shiny glory. In the gold, blue, rose-gold. The lightness of the materials like the chiffon and lace or organza as well as the satin, they are inviting only for the ultimate glamour. The example of that was the stunning blue ball gown that was opulent in the volume. But still, and that is the secret of Saab, so wearable and light. That opulence was celebrated in all its glory with the wedding dress. The more the better is the policy that in Elie Saab case never looks pretentious or too much. The reason for that is his impeccable eye for micro-fine embroideries, the shiny features embroidered through, the soft colors. Even in the case of deep reds or blue, that was displayed here the imperative of the high refinery is a must!

This collection was the pure Elie Saab collection. Although his Couture collections are not so experimental the glimpse of the little innovations could be seen in the latest few collections. But this one is the pure celebration of the famous Elie Saab style, with flowy and soft silhouettes, rich textures, refined embroideries and the concept of the legit Couture fairytale that Saab so amazingly delivers. Why change something that is good, right!

Do you like this collection? Do you like this highly feminine Couture with the more classic characteristics or are you a fan of the more experimental and more dramatic Haute Couture?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com

BALMAIN S/S 2019 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION

For any fashion fan and lover, Balmain name has been the synonym for the highly seductive, sexy and very confident style. The #BalmainArmy has become a worldwide trend with the fashion pieces gazing from the ultimate social media stars. The iconic blazer is a must even today in every conscious fashionista. In other words, Olivier Rousting knows a good high street style or Ready To Wear department, we have seen that million times. That is no doubt. But is he good enough in Haute Couture?! Well, the answer to that was presented yesterday on the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris where Balmain has presented the first Haute Couture collection during Olivier Rousting´s era. And it was a show, no doubt to that!

The reference for this collection was definitely Haute Couture at its finest and classic mode. If you thought you would find the more casual spin that has been everywhere to be seen in the latest Couture collections, you were wrong. This collection has reminded us at the glorious Couture days when the limits were broken and the horizons of the recipients´ expectations were totally pushed into the visually stunning hemisphere. Seems like Rousting is a great couturier and it is really bad that he has decided to make Haute Couture collection after being so long at the head of the house of Balmain. Because he has so many potentials and the aesthetic of Couture is definitely widely away from the known Ready To Wear segments. But hey, better late than never, right!

This collection was full of artistically strong segments. Starting from the forms. They were stunningly structured. The way how Olivier Rousting dictates the lines and cut, it is really amazing to see. Like the pieces of the fashion sculptures, from the accentuated ruffles on the first dress that was presented to the chiffon alike from the last gown in violet. Talking about the colors. The mostly spectrum was in white, giving us the concrete "Tabula Rasa" vibe, white canvas that in Couture sense could go in every possible direction. And it was gone launching this collection as the most stunning one from this Fashion Week.

The volume was here the starting point and the source of the inspiration. The origami alike structures brought in the geometric correct dimensions that were well coordinated in the asymmetric sense too. The volume, the asymmetry, the dramatic brought in a monochromatic way in this case in all white and all white not just in the ensembles but in the hair and makeup, all of that has given us the edgy and sharp, and yes dramatic couture. It is interesting to see that Balmain even in Haute Couture version likes to display the mini-dresses. And yet the look very couture, thankfully to the well-structured textures. Even the trousers were built into the drama with the long sweeping the floor blouse a.k.a bow.

This collection was a really refreshing addition to the Haute Couture Week. The new beginning in Couture Olimp has started successfully for Balmain. Will it remain there or it would sink, that is yet to be seen. But, with this potential presented yesterday, we can honestly say that the new chapter for Balmain has begun and we can not wait to see the new collection for the next season! And yes, the new name on the Couture sky has emerged and it has no attention to go away! We salute to that!

What do you think about this collection? Have you expected this kind of collection by Balmain? Is it too extravagant for you or do you find it perfect?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

                


Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com