Saturday, January 8, 2011

Golden Globes: Alexander McQueen, Pre-Spring 2011

Alexander McQueen, Pre-Spring 2011

Golden Globes: Alexander McQueen, Fall 2010

Alexander McQueen, Fall 2010

More Alexander McQueen, Fall 2010

Alexander McQueen, Fall 2010

Alexander McQueen, Fall 2010

Alexander McQueen, Fall 2010
  
Avian-inspired and totally majestic.  No wonder such a rich background was chosen as the setting to showcase this extraordinary collection.

Peter Pilotto, Spring 2010

Peter Pilotto, Spring 2010 Runway
 
Anyone can make a mini dress.  What makes this one special is the abstract, watercolor-like splashes of primary colors and the charcoal gray foundation penciled in like artful shadows onto textured paper.  Color and texture–from the pattern on the fabric and the actual draping of it at shoulder, waist and hem–come together here for a truly unique piece of fashion art.


Kate Bosworth in Peter Pilotto, March 2010

Kate Bosworth wore this dress to an event in (sort of) Spring 2010.  She has the right idea, keeping hair, make-up and accessories simple in order to let the dress do the talking.  At the same time, she’s wearing it.  It’s not wearing her.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

VERA WANG, BRIDAL 2011

Vera Wang, Bridal 2011
Strapless tulle and tissue organza with floating petal rosette embroidery on bodice and a softly tucked skirt.

SPRING 2011 ATELIER VERSACE

Spring 2011 Atelier Versace
Ball gown made from viscose knit and silk tulle in pearl grey. An intricate pattern creates a transparent lace effect outlining the lines of the body and retaining the volume of the dramatic skirt.

HALLE BERRY, PRE-FALL 2010 YSL

Halle Berry in a Pre-Fall 2010 YSL one shoulder gown in red.
YSL Stylists show the one-shoulder gown with a special 'twist'.

FALL 2010 MARCHESA

Lilac ombre tulle draped tea length dress with organza flower detail; both striking and theatrical

SPRING 2011 ATELIER VERSACE


Sky blue evening gown in silk chiffon. The fabric is entirely embroidered with illuminating crystals. On the back of the dress the shoulders are draped falling into a dramatic « V ».




SPRING 2011 ATELIER VERSACE


Bluish/grey evening gown in silk chiffon. An asymmetric motif of drapery, small pleats and small rolled chiffon tubes outline the bustier and the volume of the skirt

Emilio Pucci, Cannes 2010


Emilio Pucci, Cannes 2010
Evangeline Lilly in Pucci, Cannes 2010

Erdem, Spring 2011

Erdem, Spring 2011
 Part winter, part Spring, the cream lace and red and pink blooms richly embellish an otherwise conservative silhouette.
Kate Bosworth in Erdem
Kate Bosworth in Erdem
Kate Bosworth wore this dress to a premiere for her latest film, “The Warrior’s Way”, in Los Angeles in November 2010.  The long sleeves and cream base acknowledge the current season but the pretty floral embroidery is looking ahead to Spring.  Kate paired her dress with sparkling Louboutin sandals rather than the winding, vine-like strappy sandals from the runway show.
Which look do you prefer?

Jenny Packham, Spring 2011

Jenny Packham, Spring 2011
Jenny Packham, Spring 2011
With sheer sleeves and a deep V neck, this is a sexy, graceful showstopper.  The prim belt and long, filmy layered skirt make it elegant.  The sparkle makes it special.