Fall Couture 2011

Hé les gars, si je n'étais pas là quand les lignes de couture automne premier est sorti il ya deux mois. Ainsi, alors que je sais qu'il est tard, voici les points saillants des lignes de couture.

Hey guys, so I was gone when the fall couture lines first came out about two months ago. So, while I know it's late, here are highlights from the couture lines.

Alexis Mabille

I think Mabille is finally coming into his own, picking up some sophistication, and learning to take some risks. I'm very excited to see what he continues to turn out in the coming years!

Anne Valérie Hash

Hash had a kind of easy sultriness to her line this year. I wasn't a fan of many of the pieces but I did appreciate the lace and leather shoes and the easiness to which the pieces seemed to flow.

Armani Privé

This line was so polished and beautiful. I liked that the make-up on the models was not too distracting. I hate when the hair or the make-up is overdone to an extent that causes the focus to stray from the garment.

Azzedine Alaïa
There was some negativity circulating over this show due to some dispute between Anna Wintour (editor of Vogue) and the designer. I've steered clear of it, though, so that I can just enjoy the clothing.

Bouchra Jarrar

The lines in this show were very relaxed and easy. I liked the almost country club chicness that this line exhibited.

Chanel

Chanel, as always, is fantastic. They are one of the few who are able to so perfectly capture the elegance and sex appeal of tweed. It's there, you just have to work for it.

Christian Dior
After John Galliano's rather disgraceful exit from the Dior scene, I was worried about how the company would change. I'm pleased to say that the changes are not too drastic and that the end result still exhibits the beautiful adventurous style that I've come to know over the past several years.

Elie Saab
Once again I am enthralled with Elie Saab's ability to drape fabric. His designs are confections of a spring romance and I adore every effortless, elegant, sensual, piece.

 

Giambattista Valli
The silhouettes of this line were fun and different with lots of ruffles. One of my favorite pieces of the entire fall couture season is the black and white floral belted, strapless dress that is short in the front and drapes away in the back to encompass the model in rolls of silk. It's fabric lends a regal air while maintaining a very modern shape.

Givenchy

While not a fan of his spring couture line this year, the similar shapes of this one somehow were more appealing. Attractive with lace and subtle waistlines, I really enjoyed this show.

Jean Paul Gaultier
I'm not usually a fan of menswear, simply because I'm a woman and therefore not really interested in what guys are wearing. I'm far too absorbed by what shoes I'll wear tomorrow or what fabric this skirt is made of, etc. But surprisingly, this line I was really intrigued by the menswear. I think part of that was due to it's rather feminist qualities, but, nonetheless, I think the show exhibited some really great pieces both for men and women.

Maxime Simoens

This was not my favorite of the couture lines but there was nothing specifically wrong with it. There were several nice items, just nothing that really struck me as phenomenal.

Valentino

The simple tie waists, floaty hemlines and gauzy, ethereal fabrics had me completely entranced. I loved it!

Yay! I'm finally getting back into a schedule. I'm absolutely exhausted from going 15 hour days between volunteering, going straight to color guard and then working out but it's nice to have some semblance of normality again. I'll be posting on numerous things I have yet to be able to post on and also coverage of the fall and spring 2011 RTW lines will be coming.

French word of the day: La vie which is French for life.

Au Revoir!

"Chanel is composed of only a few elements, white camellias, quilted bags and Austrian doorman's jackets, pearls, chains, shoes with black toes. I use these elements like notes to play with." - Karl Lagerfeld.