Tag: haute-couture
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Here comes … Bridal Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Here comes the … march of the wedding gowns for Bridal Fashion Week.
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V&A announces Balenciaga exhibit for 2017
A major nine-month exhibition of Cristóbal Balenciaga's work within the world of haute couture fashion is to go on display from May 2017 at the Victoria & Albert in London. In profiling Balenciaga, the exhibition will be the first of its kind in the UK, and is timed to occur during the 100th anniversary of…
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Arab Fashion Week flaunts ‘ready couture’ in Dubai
It is the first time that a fashion week has been dedicated to the form, described by organisers as a blend of haute couture and ready-to-wear or pret-a-porter. In Paris, we celebrate high-end haute couture,” said Jacob Abrian, the head of the Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council (AFC). In Dubai and the Arab world, “we want…
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Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona of Paris Modes TV: ‘Shoulders, stripes and a 1980s vibe on the Paris runway’
As Paris Fashion Week wraps up in the French capital, fashion journalists Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona, of Paris Modes TV, give us their take on this latest round of catwalk shows, showcasing upcoming trends and new faces to watch out for on the runway. What were the key trends for spring/summer 2017 in…
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What to look out for at Paris fashion week
Saint Laurent, Dior and Lanvin all have new artistic directors who will be putting on their first shows in their new roles. With more than 90 runway shows and dozens more presentations behind closed doors over nine days, the spring-summer ready to wear collections promise to be the most scrutinised for some time. How will…
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Milan Days 4 & 5: Bottega Veneta’s All Ages Show; Dolce & Gabbana Take Aim at Millennials
THR’s senior fashion editor Booth Moore reports on the glitzy comings and goings on of Milan Fashion Week.
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‘Manus x Machina’ exhibition at NY’s Met extended
Due to popular demand, the “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is staying open until September 5. Since opening its doors to the public on May 5, the show, which examines the impact of technology on haute couture and avant-garde ready to…
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Margiela, Franck Sorbier and Elie Saab put on a show for Couture Week
Haute couture week 2016 took a turn for the theatrical on Wednesday, with Maison Margiela, Franck Sorbier and Elie Saab opening the day's presentations in a rush of showmanship. Margiela, with John Galliano at the helm, served up a stage-worthy collection that blended the house's signature eccentricity with references to historical characters and futuristic possibilities.…
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Alexandre Vauthier’s model army marches to the tune of haute couture
Alexandre Vauthier brought an army of star models to the runway to present his autumn/winter 2016-2017 haute couture collection, successfully combining the glamorous sophistication of haute couture with military inspirations, using striking details. The French fashion designer staged his latest haute couture show in Paris's Palais de Tokyo. British model Jourdan Dunn was picked to…
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Alexis Mabille brings a fairytale touch to haute couture
The French fashion designer unveiled an autumn/winter 2016-2017 haute couture collection in Paris, Tuesday, July 5, with the theme “Pastel Vibrations.” Alexis Mabille brought a fairytale touch to this soft and romantic color palette, showing a line-up of princess-worthy gowns and ensembles. Delicate, feminine, romantic and sometimes dramatic, the Alexis Mabille autumn/winter 2016-2017 haute couture…