The day I’ll feel totally alive with every bone in my body is the day I have my very own fashion show, but until then, let’s take a moment and engross ourselves in the beauty of traditional craftsmanship that is couture, in the city of lights and romance. Perhaps it was an ode to the Paris terrorist attacks just weeks prior; a seemingly tangible sense of fearlessness whereby Haute Couture has become an expression of national pride. From Giambattista Valli to Dior, the clothes and sets were soaring with ideas bolder and more daring than last season.
Schiaparelli
When you see motifs of hearts pierced with cupid bows or trompe l’oeil ribbons on a dress, you can’t help but smile and enjoy the whimsicalness of Elsa Schiaparelli’s essence; her surrealistic approach back in a modern day, and despite the absence of a creative director, the in house team surprisingly pulled it off to an on point collection.
Dior
It’s incredible how far Dior has come from its Galliano days; Raf Simons continues to unravel Christian’s historical elements imagining the future as seen by the past and the past seen with the future. His inspiration was that of David Bowie reinventing the romance of the 50s, the experimentation of the 60s and the liberation approach of the 70s all meshed into one fascinating concunction of ideas.
Giambattista Valli
Yes there were the floral prints and embroideries that is the very core of Valli but an apparent touch of Gabrielle Chanel and Janis Joplin was pinned to his mood board backstage. It was darkly romantic and oh so fresh, most likely it was the new addition of the silk crepe pants underneath the tulle skirt that was its fresh subtlety. As for the last few pieces, Valli wouldn’t be Valli without the big extravagant gowns and fur capes that took over the runway!
Chanel
Karl oh Karl, what magic have you reinvented now? Just imagine a time forwarded to what felt like Spring 2515 in a paradise garden that bursts into mechanical bloom. It’s clear that it’s all about the changing attitude, from what used to be of formal elegance has transformed to a time where the garden is wild and free. And just like Dior, Karl gave us flashes of the past as seen by the future; where tweeds are decaying into luxurious fringing. A changing time in couture it certainly is.
Images via Style.com, The Guardian, Instagram user Lena Perminova, Pop Sugar
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