CHANEL SPRING/SUMMER 2019 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION

The spectrum of the design variations and inventions that Karl Lagerfeld has been installing for Chanel has been indeed so heterogenic and in the wide spectrums of the inspirations really dazzling and respectful. With every collection that Chanel presents in the creative directory by Mr. Lagerfeld seems like the scale of the creative beauty is higher and higher. Although it has been rumored for a while that Lagerfeld will step back from his role as the main design creator, he has delivered once again the stunning and well-told fashion story.

The latest Spring/Summer 2019 Haute Couture collection was the latest installment held and presented today at the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. If you know the shows by Chanel with the diligence of Karl Lagerfeld, you know that you can expect more than just the pure fashion show. The scenery is almost important as the clothes and the ensemble placed on them. They seem to be the prosthetic piece of each collection, giving the presented clothes the additional meaning. This time the juxtaposition was in the form of the big swimming pool alluring at the classy and old-school pool parties. This starting point has had the huge importance in the story-telling of this how.

So the romantically installed a swimming pool in the center of the runway show has the role of introducing us to the totally Summery vibe of this collection alluring at the lightness and the softness in the textures and forms. The absence of the famous tweed material was totally irrelevant. The huge romantic boost was there with some sort of nostalgia. The two-piece ensembles were brought in the blazer and long pencil skirt. With the chiffon attachments on the sleeves and collars has accentuated the beauty of the classic wear. Beside the sleek and pencil-skirted forms, the siren silhouettes were there too, just to accentuate the modern vintage spirit which here was so relevant and placed so delicate and soft.

The textures of the fringes were incorporated just to give the whole idea the playful and edgy swing. As well as the laced ones too. The high romantic character of this collection was so accelerated giving us once again the new chapter in Chanel design. With the glamorous evening dresses that were more voluminous on the skirt gazing the classic ball-gowns story, this collection was really the most magical ever. No sign of rock chic vibes that were so presented in the latest Couture collections by Chanel. Seems like as the time goes by, Karl Lagerfeld has found the escapism in the truly classy style that here was so clean and uninterrupted. Only at the very end, as the version of the wedding dress has emerged. The by crystals embellishments monokini with the same by the shiny crystals encrusted "Shower" cap with the ultra long veil falling down. Just to remind us that yes, here is the pure classic but touched by the Lagerfeld contemporary spirit! Enough to fall in love!

This collection has shown the nature of Chanel in the totally new light. With the more vintage spirit interpreted in the forms and chromatic solutions, it has delivered us, once again, a well-told Couture story, synced in every visual aspect yet still fresh and contemporary! The Fontane of inspirations seems to go hand in hand with the genius design ideas by Karl Lagerfeld! And, the end of it is not to be seen!

What do you think about this collection? Which ensemble do you like the most? What are your thoughts about the endless inspirations by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel?

Thank you for attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com

















        

IRIS van HERPEN SPRING/SUMMER 2019 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION

It is that time of the year! Today the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris has started. The most gorgeous and unveiling collections will be presented. A touch of the fashion magic, or just a glimpse of what fashion is all about. Haute Couture is definitely the niche of the fashion that has changed but that could be the theme for another time. Today the focus is on one of the first collections presented in Paris. The word is about Iris van Herpen Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2019.

Just at first sight and look we can see that the code of the structured silhouette that has become so trademark alike for van Herpen design has stayed on. But this time some changes were brought along. The form is more fluid and soft and the structured features are captured more on the micro-texture level. The first ensemble was the deep blue gown with the butterfly wings alike attachments. The structured and architect mode was kept only on them, but the rest of the dress, especially the central one in the middle, was falling easily captivating the beauty of the movements. That here was definitely the new thing for Iris van Herpen design. More loosed up silhouette that requires the more romantic nature of the whole thing.

The totally fluid nature was kept on the same level, even more with the next dress. The maxi silhouette with the big cape alike sleeves falling softly. The softness was kept in the print too. In the previous collections, they were more graphic accurate. But here, and especially if we look the second ensemble of the show, the "deep-in" colored fabric has been definitely another innovation to the van Herpen Couture style. The more structured was the deep red dress worn by Alec Wek. The silky petals layered on the top of each other has kept the nature of this collection, and that would be the structured delicacy!

The one thing also that was so characteristic for Iris van Herpen is definitely the futuristic approach, besides the structured silhouettes. Here this extraterrestrial spirit was little-toned down. Yet it could be sensed in the short dresses which were stiff and corsets alike in the appearance with the soft coloristic solutions. Here they were on the more natural side with the reds, whites, blue or violet with the few fluorescent interruptions. With the natural makeup and the colored tips of the fringes, this collection has rounded up the new story for Iris van Herpen!

This collection has definitely some new and interesting sides, like the softness in the form, easy falling dresses that compliment the move, the butterflies inspiration. Yet, the spirit of van Herpen was still kept in the avant-garde details like the structured ruffles, chromatic fusion or hair, and makeup. This collection was not so extravagant as the earlier ones, it strives towards the more Couture "red-carpet-ready" mainstream. The evolution has stepped down just a little bit, and that doesn´t have to be a bad thing! This collection has amazing gowns, with the story to tell! Artistically on point, no doubt to that! And we love it!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like these innovations in Iris van Herpen design? Do you find it still extravagant?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com

THE NEW HIT STYLE DIRECTION BY GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

The vision of the high feminine design for a woman who likes to be dressed up and to look all elegant and stylish, that is definitely the guideline for the creative strive if you ask Giambattista Valli. His aesthetic of the high classic design with the romantic details, like the big ruffles or pastel colors, have definitely become the trademark of his work. If we look at the latest collections by Valli he likes to mix the exclusiveness of the Haute Couture in the Ready To Wear niche. The thrill and joy of fashion is definitely something that has become a standard thing in Valli design.

Yet the latest collection, the Pre-Fall 2019 one is something else. It has more toned down standards in the drama and more approachable spirit to the everyday clothes. The opening looks of the collection, the midi-dresses in the romantic appeal but still very handy and easy to wear. The lack of the dramatic silhouette enriched by the ruffles here was not to be seen. The ruffles were toned down in the simple almost minimalistic kind of flare with the tiny floral prints and few hints of bows. With the more simple textures in the fabric choice was here just to undertone the totally new fashion story of Giambattista Valli design.

The very exceptional were quotidian ensembles paired with the sleek flared trousers and elegant jackets. The jackets in the animal prints as well as in the florals and graphic, were something new in the Valli concept and this fact only shows and proofs the more daily wear nature of this collection. If we add to that the fact of the big bags featured in, then this collection was something new and fresh in the design theme of Valli.

The traces of the typical Valli fashion were held down in the maxi dresses. But here the sleek and minimal silhouette was imperative. With the "Plisse" textures as the main occupation, it has brought the totally new light in the no-big-ruffles concept. The only extravagant drama was on the feet. The shoes boosted by the fringes have given to every outfit an extra point in the direction of the already known Giambattista Valli codes.

And here was the point where the whole thing was laid down in the direction of the more daily appropriate wear following the rest of the looks that were very casual and indeed by the daily utility colored. That doesn´t have to be a bad thing. Just the pointing fact of the evolution which every fashion house needs to go through! And this evolution has been successfully done, no doubt to that!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like this new aesthetic of Giambattista Valli that is more daily wear appropriate? Which look do you like the most?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com   

MUTED STYLE BEAUTY BY ALBERTA FERRETTI

For Alberta Ferretti, everything is in the range of the vintage alike casuals. At least that is what her latest Pre-Fall 2019 collection says. The romantic touch that was so eponymous for this label has stepped out and the more youthful and edgy vibes were on the display. The trousers, the oversized jackets, the mommy-jeans, the deep shade of the cognac that will be so IN the season ahead. Seems like Alberta Ferretti is keeping with the trends and social media flare that nourishes and pushes more the casual and daily variations of the style rather than the girlie, romantic one.

Even in the concept of the dresses, they were very casual almost in the sports mode. The lightly robust knits have just emphasized the "ready-to-go-everywhere" outfits. With the more toned down coloristic solutions like the muted yellow or green and with the over-knees boots, this collection develops, even more, the autumnal fashion story. The cozy aspect was definitely the guiding line for this collection. The cape alike coats layered over the sweater-dress with the leather belt just to give the whole layering thing the definitive silhouette.

The volume was on even in the trench coat editions and that was more in the upper parts that worked like the balloon alike versions of the form. With the accentuated waist the airy form was toned down but with the huge 90s vibe. The shallow and the sleek lines were there too. Alberta Ferretti usually has the more flowy and ethereal silhouettes but in this collection, they were rather bold, opulent and somehow heavy alluring the lazy fogy mornings still serving us the polished looks. A little more typical Alberta Ferretti flare was caught in the evening dresses. With the shiny silver embellishments dresses, the silky blouses tucked in the wide flared jeans, the refined embroidered mini-dresses in all black. Here the classy Alberta Ferretti lady was peaking through. 

This collection has shown another new side of Ferretti style. More on the nostalgic kind of side, with the deep colors, heavy textures, with the more casual spins, it has offered the style and fashion what the contemporary young women love to wear. Still very luxurious and fashionable, with the classic stuck in the 90s but somehow so reliable and willing to be rocked!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like the style from this collection or do you fancy more "typical" Alberta Ferretti design with the more pastels, flowy and airy textures?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com