“While we have always loved the brand, after flipping through the books we can confidently say, “J’Adore Dior” 150 of its most beautiful haute couture dresses by Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre and John Galliano illuminate a 400-page bookDior’s Sixtieth Anniversary Book, a definitive anthology of one of the world’s foremost … Read more
Raf Simons’ debut collection for Dior exudes a romantic atmosphere composed with shoes with sculptural heels, couture jewelry and veils designed for a woman who wants to express herself. As the entire Fall line, the collection isn’t just an assembly of wardrobe suggestions for next winter. “It’s about wiping the slate clean and starting … Read more
Once again haute couture is considered to be a safe haven in a recession-plagued economy. Far from the classic couture environs of Paris, Dolce & Gabbana announced it will launch a couture collection, following in the footsteps of Armani and Versace. To maintain the very private allure of the couture, to avoid critics and all … Read more
July 1-5 the most illustrious couturiers and design houses will open their doors for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Christian Dior, Chanel, Maison Martin Margiela, Alexis Mabille, and many others will present what we will wear for Fall/Winter 2012-2013. Thursday, July 5, will be dedicated to haute joaillerie housed. BOUCHERON, CHANEL JOAILLERIE, CHAUMET, DIOR JOAILLERIE, … Read more
Less than two weeks before the Paris Haute Couture week (July 1-5), French luxury house Louis Vuitton unveiled behind-the-scenes video for its new Fall/Winter 2012-2013 campaign. The campaign is a recreation of the Louis Vuitton Express and a compelling restatement of the romance of travel. Shot by American fashion photographer Steven Meisel, the campaign casts … Read more
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury products group, acquired Arnys, a brand synonymous with the best of French expertise in haute couture and made-to-measure tailoring for men. The brand has also a ready-to-wear line. Arnys has been led by the Grimbert family since 1933 and most recently by Jean and Michel Grimbert, the third generation of … Read more