Paris Haute Couture Week Part 1

It’s time for the fairytale  – it’s Haute Couture Week. Let the beauty wash over you.

Atelier Versace

We know what to expect – in your face glamour, every time!

Fabulous Fifties

Buckles

Show some leg

Corsets and crystals

Can you resist Duchess satin ballgowns? I can’t!

Don’t mess with Donatella

Christian Dior

                             

The shapes!
 
Two toned boots

Raf Simons went time travelling through eight different eras

Flight suits and frock coats

Couture dresses mixed with everyday luxe

Beautiful materials, especially the silk jacquard

Schiaparelli

 
 

 

Elsa Schiaparelli was a creative, surrealist genius – read the Vogue book

BOLD silhouettes

Fantastic Stephen Jones hats

Eccentric elegance

Street creatures – rats, pigeons, animal print

Bleeding heart liberal

I need those pink trousers

Giambattista Valli

 

 

Sometimes the accessories are as important as the clothes

Feathery tulle wedding dresses

The striped and hologram shoes are divine

Elegance personified

Inspired by the Alhambra Gardens

Part 2 involves Chanel. Don’t miss it.