Saturday, January 27, 2007

Elie Saab Spring 2007 Couture

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A lovely lace dress with bolero.


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Just perfect.


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Classic goddess gown.


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Bold stripes are charming here, and soften the black bodice.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2007 Couture

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A very pretty pantsuit.


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I like this silhouette very much, and it seems to be all over this season.

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Christian Lacroix Spring 2007 Couture

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Classic navy/white dots on a cute spring dress.


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A dropped waist dress looks fresh.


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A cute trapeze coat.


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A very pretty petalled skirt on a lovely dress.

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Friday, January 26, 2007

Valentino Spring 2007 Couture

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A darling tiny, off-the-shoulder bolero.


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Another dress/bolero combination, with intricately finished details including pleated patterns in the skirt, as shown below.
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A beautifully cut jacket with interesting horizontal detailing on the bodice and the sleeves.


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A delicately beautiful coat with large piping detail.


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A rather simply-shaped top and skirt, but look at the shoulders, below.
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A very pretty suit with padded edging.


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A beautiful combination of fabrics, garments and silhouette.


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The coat everyone's talking about.


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The bodice of this dress has very interesting lines.

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Givenchy Spring 2007 Couture

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Showcasing the combination Naval Uniform/Mermaid theme.


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An interesting print from head to toe.


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Naval details in a wild print.


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Interesting trim using wrapped stuffed tubes.


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The one very lovely thing here. Chiffon overlays, and the mermaid theme is continued with the "coral" shoulders, shown below.
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A net jacket which gives the effect of being encrusted by sea creatures.


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Showing mastery over the fabric.

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Thursday, January 25, 2007

Armani Spring 2007 Couture

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Scimitar lapels at Armani.


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How moderne.


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A very pretty suit.


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A little origami influence in a beautiful light windowpane fabric.


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A matelassé tunic with an interesting shape.


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I can't tell exactly what this is; an overblouse of beads, or just jewelry, but it gives a real touch of intrigue to what is essentially a tank top and a skirt.


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A very interesting draped jacket, with a python skirt.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Christian Dior Spring 2007 Couture

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Madama Butterfly with origami accents.


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So intricately done.


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A fabulous cocktail look.


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Just fabulous!


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How truly sculptural, and a great Watteau train on a strapless gown.


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A wonderful evening suit.


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A great kimono interpretation.


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A kimono suit with silk ribbon embroidery and a cricket belt. Close up of the belt below.

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An unusual woven effect with a bonsai hat.


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A glorious shape, with quilted details.


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Wave coat.


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Very dramatic.


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A Japanese Flamenco twist.


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Total confection.


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A masterful juxtaposition of fabrics.


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Just lovely.


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A classic opera coat shape, beautifully rendered.


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The bride.

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