Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2012-13 collection

Raf Simons highly anticiapted Dior Haute Couture collection finally made its debut in Paris.

As the entire Fashion world held its breath, For his first haute couture show Raf Simons converted a former museum into a flower paradise. As Christian Dior always loved flowers and gardens, the five rooms used for the show were beautifully covered in One Million Flowers!!!
The rooms were called Salon Dior, Salon Bleu, Salon Jaune, Salon Blanc and Salon Rouge. Whereas the Salon blanc was covered in white orchids only, you could find 24 different kinds of flowers in the Salon Dior.


Raf’s take on couture for Dior was femininity, clean silhouettes and elegance with a modern twist. There was cohesiveness in the collection – something that was lacking during the seasons without a lead creative director. His pieces stayed trued to his signature minimalist designs.

Although this collection echoed pieces from Raf’s work at Jil Sander, he carefully referenced iconic notes from the house of Dior, such as the Bar Jacket, feathers and embroidery.

“I wanted it to be linked to the codes of Dior, but to have more energy,” – Raf Simons

John Galliano was known for has dramatic and beautiful gowns, something Dior will miss, but that is now all history as Raf Simons has illustrated a new vision for Christian Dior.

 

Versace's Atelier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Collection

 Nobody does sexy like Donatella does sexy. The Italian fashion house opened the Paris haute couture shows with 26 gowns which seem destined to ensure Versace continues to dominate red ­carpets everywhere. Donatella Versace unveiled her new Atelier Versace Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Collection by kick-starting Paris' haute couture Fashion week on July 1, 2012.

In honour of her late brother, Donatella returned to the Ritz in Paris. The hotel was the location Versace founder Gianni, staged his last ever show before he was murdered in 1997.

Front row faces included actress and former model Milla Jovovich, singer MIA, Vogue's Anna Wintour, Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Banks, Mad Men style maven, Christina Hendricks and Chinese beauty, Fan Bing Bing.

Donatella stated that her haute couture collection was inspired by the imagery of tarot cards and it's immediately obvious when looking at the dreamlike designs. Many of the dresses feature high slits, bold abstract prints, and pastel tones (including plum, chartreuse, sky blue, and raspberry sherbet) that reflect some of the major arcana cards meant to symbolize different aspects of human nature, like the lovers, the star, the moon, the sun, and the empress.

Versus Autumn/Winter 2012

                  

Check out Versus A/W '12 collection that previewed in Milan Fashion Week. With a palette of fuchsia, burgundy, acid green, peacock blue and repeating geometric prints. Christopher Kane (who is rumored to be the replacement for John Galliano at Dior!!) showed off an overall street-wise collection, including romantic looks: empire-waisted mini-dresses or off-the-shoulder V-necks in tie-dye fabrics. Mini-dresses dominated the collection, especially the more feminine ones that were paired with thigh-high boots, either in all black or matching geometric prints.

Check out the full show below!

Dolce & Gabbana Women's FW13

“Romantic Baroque.” That was the muse for Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s collection, a motif rich with material from the island they adore, Sicily.
The collection included heavy gold embroideries on black, inspired by ornately carved frames. Beautifully put together, they appeared on everything  from coats, jackets and capes to the necklines and waists of pretty dresses. On the lighter side, beautiful white laces and tulles were worked into dresses and blouses. 

Michael Kors A/W 2012

Rugged elegance was Michael Kors's theme for A/W '12, showcasing an array of luxurious fur, blanket stripes, polished plaid, and languid sequin gowns. Staying true to his refined classics aesthetic, Kors delivered a collection filled with nostalgic winterwear remixed with an opulent and modern twist. Buffalo and tartan plaid were paired with leather and lace, while a wool herringbone dress was updated with an ombré feathered effect. Kors held nothing back when it came to statement fur; from sleeveless Mongolian vests to crimson stadium coats, textures were in full force. 
Check out my favorite looks above and for the full Runway show, the video below.

Diane Von Furstenberg A/W 2012/2013

Diane von Furstenberg showed her Autumn/winter 2012/2013 collection yesterday during New York Fashion Week. DVF offered the fashion world vivid colors, color blocking and kitschy handbags for the cool weather season. The overall collection was playful and offered prints with designs such as keyholes, hearts, puzzle pieces and handprints.

Jason Wu | Fall Winter 2012/2013 Full Fashion Show | Exclusive

 Qing Dynasty China met old Hollywood glamour at Jason Wu's A/W 12  collection, which debuted on Friday in New York Fashion week.

 Wu offered a luxurious collection filled with intricate embroidery patterns and details. Combining decadent fabrics with sophisticated silhouettes and paired them with classic handbags as well as tiny formal clutches for the cool weather season. 

The collection was predominantly black and red. The fabrications were luxurious and included silks, velvets and leathers. The designer used classic, lady-like silhouettes in his collection and modernized them through intricate details such as embroidery.

If you haven't already, Check out the FAB collection above.