Hot Haute Couture!
Join us as we indulge in the deliciously decadent Spring-Summer 2022 Haute Couture offerings by the worlds most skilled and celebrated designers.
Bold colors and a dramatic silhouette by Ronald van der Kemp. Destined for the red carpet by the celebrity’s favorite, Schiaparelli. Lingerie inspired lace ensemble by Alexis Mabille. All images credit: vogue.com unless noted.
Let’s get a little closer to this deliciously dazzling golden goddess creation by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli. This bravura craftsmanship is what haute couture is all about. Image captured from Schiaparelli video.
An extraordinary golden shrunken head handbag. Note the guest with the fishnet stockings is also a Schiaparelli customer, as she wears a coat by la maison. Image captured from Schiaparelli video.
Hey! Look out! You don’t want to poke Anna Wintour in the eye with those! The infamous Schiaparelli cone bra. Image captured from Schiaparelli video.
When Daniel Roseberry goes Sci-fi all the planets align. Out of this world jewellery. Image captured from Schiaparelli video.
Magnificent shawl collar coat, hand crafted in a herringbone pattern and embroidered with gold sequins. Image captured from Schiaparelli video.
Other worldly gloves embroidered with cabochons, vintage rhinestone jewels, anatomical elements, and hand-molded leather ornaments covered with gold leaf. Image captured from Schiaparelli video.
Olivier Theyskens for Azzaro. A rich palette of sequins, paillettes and crystals. Menswear that shines.
Glowing grey velvet gown with full Renaissance sleeves, Azzaro.
Silvery paillette sequins, (think mermaid scales), create movement and delightful texture on this fabulous suit, Azzaro.
Cut-out bodice and severe shoulder pads balance the soft drape of the floor length skirt. Azzaro.
Virginie Viard for Chanel. Flattering hourglass shaped jacket contrasts with striking feathered trousers.
A new orange twist for classic Chanel.
Empire waist gown with Art Deco era floral print. The black bolero jacket balances the look. Chanel.
The hand embroidery by skilled experts may not always be evident in a full length image but the incredible craftsmanship is truly the work of artisans. Chanel.
Princess Charlotte of Monaco opened the fanciful Chanel show on horseback. Watch the entire Chanel video here.
RVDK is the world’s first sustainable couture label, inspiring a movement for sustainable change beyond fashion. Dutch fashion designer Ronald van der Kemp uses waste materials, vintage scraps, discarded denim and melted down pewter plates found at thrift shops to create his exuberant and high spirited designs.
Take a walk on the wild side. RVDK.
Let the good times roll. RVDK
Sensational skirt with a stained glass vibe. RVDK.
This fluid, silver, draped column gown is all drama, RVDK.
Understated elegance and superlative tailoring. Christian Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Exquisite detailing and embroidery. Christian Dior.
The hand of the artisan is breathtaking. Look closely at the sumptuous hand work on the coat and tights. Christian Dior.
Wrap jacket and trousers. Christian Dior.
Hand crafted lace gown. Christian Dior. Watch the entire Dior Haute Couture show here.
Floor length stripped silk shirt dress with cascading pearl waist wrap. Alexis Mabille.
Total luxury is a pair of pale pink sequin, bespoke fitted trousers and a glorious, billowing over shirt. Alexis Mabille.
Wrapping every curve, Alexis Mabille.
Rows of satin bows embellish a light-as-air slinky net gown. By Alexis Mabille.
The finest haute couture inspires all of us who love fashion and creates made-to-order clothes for private clients. It’s also the stuff that dreams are made of. Watch for part two of our couture report.
