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Haute Couture is one part of fashion that offers a distinctive style and technique. The artistic value a garment can have, it is the ultimate dream, envisioned and crafted with the utmost precision. Couture only adds an aura to fashion houses, it is at this time when the true identity of the designer lights up; during these moments you see the bond art has with fashion. The fusion of art and fashion has inspired our dreams and aspirations, to look past the horizon and move forward. As the garments go down the runway there is a synergistic bond with art, creating mesmerizing visions that can only be obtained in dreams, selling beauty to those that can obtain it, the rest are left to fantasize. Haute couture is often seen as being impractical, but that’s the aura that makes couture fresh and whimsical; owning a piece of couture is a privilege, an exclusive club, with garments ranging between $5,000- $50,000 or higher.
What inspires me about couture is the precession and attention to detail a garment has. My envision of couture is that it makes you feel something that regular clothes cannot elude. An emotion that captures your heart, with the garment, and It’s relation to your body being one; the perfect fit down to the core, the paramount importance of couture. The best and finest, fabrics are used to make these one of a kind pieces, silks, linens, leathers, and feathers add to novelty of these garments. They are notable for there embellishments, and craft, with impeccable placed jewels, that add extra dimension as each pearl is placed on one at a time.
Christian Dior famous for his 1947 New Look, it was dubbed the new Look by Carmel Snow the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar US. This postwar silhouette was the begging of the golden age for couture, this was his first full collection that featured suits with cinched waist, sloping shoulders, full busts, and long full skirts. He signified the true essence of the new era, and the end of the war although the new look was accepted for its design, it was also scrutinized for its immense use of fabric. Dior’s legacy still remains, artistry and craftsmanship still thrives by the hand of another man John Galliano in his atelier in Paris.
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Dorian Leigh in Piguet evening dress, Paris, August, 1949
What inspires me about couture is the precession and attention to detail a garment has. My envision of couture is that it makes you feel something that regular clothes cannot elude. An emotion that captures your heart, with the garment, and It’s relation to your body being one; the perfect fit down to the core, the paramount importance of couture. The best and finest, fabrics are used to make these one of a kind pieces, silks, linens, leathers, and feathers add to novelty of these garments. They are notable for there embellishments, and craft, with impeccable placed jewels, that add extra dimension as each pearl is placed on one at a time.
Christian Dior Couture Styled By Grace Coddington
Chanel black couture tulle coat with camelia and bustier
Christian Dior Haute Couture white satin crinoline dress with cherry-blossom amethyst-and-gold embroidered bodice.
Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano rabbit-trimmed moiré teal dress with black lace appliqué and jet beading.
Christian Dior famous for his 1947 New Look, it was dubbed the new Look by Carmel Snow the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar US. This postwar silhouette was the begging of the golden age for couture, this was his first full collection that featured suits with cinched waist, sloping shoulders, full busts, and long full skirts. He signified the true essence of the new era, and the end of the war although the new look was accepted for its design, it was also scrutinized for its immense use of fabric. Dior’s legacy still remains, artistry and craftsmanship still thrives by the hand of another man John Galliano in his atelier in Paris.
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Effortless style is about evoking your personal style and owning it. Style that is polished and not impractical nor fussy; a put together look that is the epitome of effortless chic. There are certain women who are able to put together a look without over indulging in clothes, it makes these women look fresh, and rejuvenated. Keeping everything else simple, they take the basic pieces and revive them, giving life and personality to their clothes. Super minimal, sticking to what your assets are and glorifying it. Looking effortless does take some thought- the word effortless could be contradicting itself because of the meaning it holds, but it’s about having the right attitude to look fresh. Some people might think this style is blasé, but there is no right color palette or fabrics to determine the style. It’s more about who you are within the clothing and your personality will shine. Effortless style is the end product of the dressing process; the skills to put together the key components that are basics and making them look eloquently chic. Coco Chanel a woman who overcame all odds in the effort to define herself and differentiate herself from other designers. She created “The little black dress”, a simple, chic and versatile piece. A blank canvas, with a broach or belt, you add character and a hint of your individuality; the little black dress is now defined by the woman who is seen in it. In the words of the late Coco Chanel “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” a quote I emulate.
Trends emerge and disappear in the pendulum cycle of fashion. In the recession that we are in, invest in pieces of clothing that you will treasure for years to come- add some excitement and newness to the garment for seasons to come after. Going shopping shouldn’t be about going to fill a void, it should be about enjoyment; opening your eyes, mesmerizing at something that catches the corner of your eye, a silk cream blouse touching your skin as you move in the summer breeze, walking the streets of an old European city aimer la vie. A transitional piece, paired with pantsuits, the perfect item that you can use to transcend from summer to fall, paired with killer heels and a camel coat à la Chloé- it is inevitable to purchase quality pieces which you will wear again and again.
Anastasia Barbieri style is sublimingly chic, sophistication and coolness, a harmonious balance of femininity with masculinity, a 21 centaury woman who knows who she is and does not jeopardize her style for seasonal trends or become a fashion victim.
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Trends emerge and disappear in the pendulum cycle of fashion. In the recession that we are in, invest in pieces of clothing that you will treasure for years to come- add some excitement and newness to the garment for seasons to come after. Going shopping shouldn’t be about going to fill a void, it should be about enjoyment; opening your eyes, mesmerizing at something that catches the corner of your eye, a silk cream blouse touching your skin as you move in the summer breeze, walking the streets of an old European city aimer la vie. A transitional piece, paired with pantsuits, the perfect item that you can use to transcend from summer to fall, paired with killer heels and a camel coat à la Chloé- it is inevitable to purchase quality pieces which you will wear again and again.
Anastasia Barbieri style is sublimingly chic, sophistication and coolness, a harmonious balance of femininity with masculinity, a 21 centaury woman who knows who she is and does not jeopardize her style for seasonal trends or become a fashion victim.
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Alexander Wangs aggressive street style influenced aesthetic. A downtown based designer, who loves his woman looking effortless and grungy. A keen style that is not overly girly, but there's an element in his work that makes you feel provocative; An intense clarity in his vision of what the Alexander Wang woman should Be. His latest collection showed us a new face of Mr. wang, a more softer side, a page that we haven't seen so far. With an array of pastel colors, he decided not to go his usual route of an all black collection. During a preview of his S/S 2011 collection, he said and I quote, "Did you notice anything?" he paused a bit, "There's no black!".
I have become an advid follower of this young man, with each new collection an element of surprise awaits us; Whether it be the detailing, or colors, but we are all sure to know that this young man has a long career ahead of him
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I have become an advid follower of this young man, with each new collection an element of surprise awaits us; Whether it be the detailing, or colors, but we are all sure to know that this young man has a long career ahead of him
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