Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family…
Category: haute couture
Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall Winter 2018-2019
Imperial Russia – or rather, a dream-like depiction – is at the heart of Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall Winter 2018-19 collection “Un soir à Saint-Petersbourg”. The grand balls held by tsars in Saint Petersburg give way to a sense of aristocratic opulence. From the Great Ball that once that marked the opening of a…
Guo Pei Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Guo Pei Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 “The Architecture” – Time flows unhurriedly, while architecture stands immutably. “Time and Space” have always been the two grand themes that artists devote themselves to express. Over the long course of history, architecture has been witnessing human civilization, traversing time and transforming space. It is through architecture that mankind…
Giorgio Armani Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Giorgio Armani Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19. Conveying to the young generation the true meaning of haute couture, going back to the catwalk as it once was: the authentic essence of luxury and perfection. This is the idea that inspired the autumn/winter 2018-19 Giorgio Armani privé collection. Expressed in a sculptural, almost regal style, this season’s haute…
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 new collection “Animalia Fantasia” is one of the most spectacular collection showed in Paris during Haute Couture fashion week. “Fantasy is a flower that does not flourish on passivity. Determination is what it needs.” – Elsa Schiaparelli, Shocking Life. The style of a woman comes from her spirit and personality. In…
Valentino Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Valentino Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 new collection is a “New Memory”. Here, now. Memories that chase each other and overlap with the present, to be consumed by the breath of time. A sense of surprise that passes from one glance to another, myths that take on different hues, emotions that are imprinted in the air,…
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 collection “Smoking no smoking?” breaks the rules by rejecting the symbolic masculine-feminine suit, advocating for freedom of expression in all its forms – including “free the nipple”.
Chanel Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Chanel Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 . The Fall Winter 2018/19 collection’s “High Profile” silhouette redefines the Haute Couture look. The CHANEL ateliers created skirts and long dresses in tweed, velvet and chiffon with zippered slits, revealing the leg in elegant profile. Each of these looks opens on the side to reveal a matching mini-skirt, with tweed…
Givenchy Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
For the Givenchy Fall-Winter 2018-2019 Haute Couture collection, Artistic Director Clare Waight Keller wished to create an homage to Monsieur Hubert de Givenchy, not only for the timelessness of his creations but as a tribute to the innate elegance of the man himself and the grace with which he lived. Clare Waight Keller is Givenchy’s…
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 is a collection of memories, an immaculate renewal of the vows which represent Viktor & Rolf’s longstanding union to fashion. The approach, a typical Viktor&Rolf antithesis speaks to the designer’s personal fascination with time: consciously cherishing the past, yet always looking forward and pushing the boundaries of transformation. Highlights…
Iris van Herpen Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Iris van Herpen Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 called “SYNTOPIA”. In this collection Iris van Herpen explores the new worlds that arise within synthetic biology and the intertwining relationships between the organic and the inorganic. ʻSyntopiaʼ acknowledges the current scientific shift in which biology converges with technology and visualizes the fragility and power within. For Syntopia, Van…
Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 collection is all about winter and voyage. A nomadism where cultural and artistic roots perpetuate new aesthetics. Two key-words : ergonomics and opulence. A natural presence, free from all constraints. The movement is detached and generous. Comfort and sensuality, the textures are rich and sensory. Wide pyjama-jumpsuits in silk, jersey bomber jackets…
Franck Sorbier Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19
Franck Sorbier Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018-19 collection is about fragile paradise about which we all have to protect. Beautiful story of animals, vision of wonders of the world is another story of the designer. Franck Sorbier tells sad story about how we are consuming the planet with no regret, killing amazing creatures of this world…
POURQUOI CHANEL A CRÉÉ LA PETITE ROBE NOIRE ?
RUNWAY MAGAZINE ® Article par Anonymode Les années folles battaient leur plein quand un magazine de mode présenta sur sa couverture en « front page » la première «petite robe noire» conçue par Coco Chanel et qui inaugurait ainsi le long règne de la mode des soirées de la parisienne chic. Une femme garçonne qui posait avec des…
Guo Pei Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
Guo Pei Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Le Cirque d’Hiver Bouglioneit was transformed into a romantic and colorful Elysium, setting the scene for Guo Pei’s fifth runway show in Paris to present Spring Summer 2018 collection. For this collection, Guo Pei focused her designs on the theme of “Life”. Elysium, an island of joy and…
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. New Collection of Ralph & Russo is like always one of a kind exquisite experience. This time Tamara Ralph decided to bring us to China. Traditional Chinese Imperial red was one of the dominating motives of Spring Summer 2018 collection presented in Paris. Moulded white crepe jasmine…
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. New Spring Summer 2018 Couture collection of Viktor & Rolf presented in Paris is all about tree dimensional flowers and bows. Long and short silk gowns from Japanese technical fabric with bold colored stripes or geometric motifs have old-school couture base. Pleasure to see and pleasure to wear….
VALENTINO Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
VALENTINO Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino Spring Summer 2018 Couture collection presented in Paris is a world of fantasy, birds and flowers. And the final and most amazing touch was Philip Treacy’s headpieces.
AZZARO Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
AZZARO Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Maxime Simoëns gave contemporary interpretation to classic style of Azzaro in new Spring Summer 2018 collection presented during Haute Couture fashion week in Paris. “It’s not really a unisex proposition, but you get the sense that a woman could borrow her man’s jacket, and some of the men’s pieces borrow…
FRANCK SORBIER Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
FRANCK SORBIER Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. One of the most spectacular show of this season. Franck Sorbier recreated an atmosphere of Charleston. One of the oldest and greatest, known to all jazz lovers, musicians Manu Dibango were giving his live performance in one of the oldest luxury hotels of Paris. Another dancing fiery and great success…
YUIMA NAKAZATO Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
YUIMA NAKAZATO Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Spring Summer 2018 collection of Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato is a literal recreation of astronaut suits, created for absolutely comfort in new environment of today. “Unit Constructed Textile is a unique idea and technology that we have been developing over the last few years, exploring the possibility of more…
IRIS VAN HERPEN Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
IRIS VAN HERPEN Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Fashion designer Iris van Herpen is widely recognized as one of fashion’s most talented and forward-thinking creators who continuously pushes the boundaries of fashion design. Her new Spring Summer 2018 collection like always was technically impressive . It is a story of dreamless exotic plants and flowers –…
SCHIAPARELLI Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
SCHIAPARELLI Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. New Spring Summer 2018 collection of SCHIAPARELLI is all about flowers, sun and birds. African sun blurred this almost invisible line between reality and fantasy about colors, and exotic birds in the world of Bertrand Guyon.
YUMI KATSURA Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
YUMI KATSURA Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Yumi Katsura is thrilled to announce her new Couture Spring Summer 2018 collection «Bonds» influenced by famous Japanese and European painters such as Hokusai, Monet, Van Gogh and Rivière. Ambassador of these two cultures she builds a bridge between far East and West with her 2018 Spring/Summer collection….
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Jean Paul Gaultier collection Spring Summer 2018 was dedicated to his great teacher Knight of Art and Letters PIERRE CARDIN. Pierre Cardin and his team was honored at the show. An amazing synergy between great inventions of 50s and today’s futuristic garments with new 3d technologies and…
A.F. VANDEVORST Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
A.F. VANDEVORST Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Spring Summer 2018 Haute Couture collection of A.F. Vandevorst finds its artistic roots in motocross. Per tradition, the brand is heavily influenced by their favorite muse – the nomadic woman ready to experience. This season their muse gracefully embraces the off-road and speed of the motocross grounds. A.F….
STEPHANE ROLLAND Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
STEPHANE ROLLAND Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Stephane Rolland choose for his new Spring Summer 2018 Haute Cuture collection an amazing venue OPERA COMIQUE. 1500 invitations has been sent to all : friends and experts, special guests and devoted followers, press and everyone who’s involved in great mystery of creation of Stephane Rolland. Her Royal…
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Spectacular Spring Summer 2018 collection of Alexandre Vauthier set as Commedia Dell’Arte performance. Harlequin, Colombina, Pierro, Zanni and Pulcinella walk down the runway. Final touch of the performance – Alain Mikli’s sunglasses. Great collaboration of another great master of fashion. Since Alain Mikli’s launch in 1978, the brand has been synonymous…
Chanel Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018
Chanel Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018. Chanel presented for the Spring Summer 2018 Haute Couture collection presented one of the known classics of Chanel – pink and blue tweeds with flourish accessories. “Coco Chanel was here”, – was almost crafted in the benches of “Tuileries Garden” recreated in grand Palais. On January 23rd, 2018 at…
Grand Couturier
RUNWAY MAGAZINE ® www.fhcm.paris Grand Couturier. A “Grand Couturier” is a “creator of original clothing models, feminine toilets, director of a haute couture house”. Creations by a “Grand Couturier” is only for a female clientele and only in Paris. Haute couture can be referenced back as early as the 17th Century. Rose Bertin, the French…
The 4 Capitals of Fashion Week
RUNWAY MAGAZINE ® The 4 Capitals of Fashion Week. A Fashion Capital is a city that has a major influence on fashion in the world. For several decades, four cities, called “Big Four”, share this title : Paris, London, Milan and New York. The French capital has exclusive haute couture since its invention…
Cindy Bruna – French Top Model
RUNWAY MAGAZINE ® Cindy Bruna – French Top Model. Cindy Bruna’s Instagram handle is @cindybruna and her Twitter handle is @realcindybruna. You can follow her on Facebook at @CindyBrunaOfficiel and her Snapchat is cindybruna. Cindy Bruna could be any other 22-year-old posting Instagrams of herself. In 2012, Bruna became the first model of…
CHRISTIAN DIOR – Couturier of Dream
CHRISTIAN DIOR – Couturier of Dream. The Museum of Decorative Arts celebrates the anniversary marking the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Christian Dior house. This exhibition, rich and dense, invites the visitor to discover the world of its founder and renowned couturiers who have succeeded him: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre,…