Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. The city pays tribute to the tradition of couturiers and the ‘petites mains’ with a new exhibition at The Paris Hôtel de Ville. Paris Haute Couture is showcasing some exceptional examples of haute couture … Read more
A mask worthy of a haute couture creation: Le Soin Noir Lace mask from Parfums Givenchy It took Parfums Givenchy 2 years of research to develop a “mask worthy of a haute couture creation”, a mask designed to fit all morphologies, evoking the spectacular couture collections by Givenchy Haute Couture Creative Director Riccardo Tisci. Made … Read more
Parisian debutantes’ “Le Bal”, a charity ball held every year in late November, has among the 21 young participants Sylvester Stallone’s 16-year-old daughter Sophia-Rose, Rosanna Arquette’s 18-year-old Zoe-Bleu Sidel, as well as Lily Rivkin, 17, daughter of the US ambassador to France Charles Rivkin. Daughters of a global elite of actors, business leaders and aristocrats … Read more
“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