Designers: Haute Couture Runway Reports

Designers, FashionSeptember 26, 2014

Runway Report: Dolce & Gabbana | Milan Spring 2015 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

This Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2015 collection looks like a modern-day version of the opera, Carmen. There were many glorious in-CARNATIONS from the Matador’s traditional bullfighting costume, as well as, literal carnations in a large part of the collection. The Matador theme echoed through out each piece of the collection from: jackets, to dresses, to skirts, to shorts. The collection moved to black dresses, which were so feminine and mostly see through, like a sexy…

Designers, FashionSeptember 23, 2014

Runway Report: Julien Macdonald | London Spring 2015 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

Julien Macdonald’s show was completely about the exquisite embroidery and details. The patterns were reminiscent of tattoo themes such as: phoenixes, koi fish, flowers, water, fire, and air. Most Asian tattoos are based off of Japanese 17th-century woodblock prints, in which each image signifies a trait. The koi is the fish of perseverance, phoenix is reincarnation, water represents strength & fluidity, and flowers- cherry blossoms represent youth. You get the picture! Symbolism in Fashion is…

Designers, FashionSeptember 19, 2014

Runway Report: Antonio Berardi | Milan Spring 2015 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

The Antonio Berardi Spring 2015 collection was like a great dream taking you through an abundance of emotions and leaving you wishing you didn’t wake up so soon! Berardi told a story through distinct vignettes; each illustrated differently through use of shape, color, pattern, and line. First came the dramatic and mysterious blue, black, and sage green, with a slight use of blush. From the darker place, it transitioned into a brighter story, complementary of the…

Designers, FashionSeptember 17, 2014

Runway Report: Ralph Lauren Collection | New York Spring 2015

By Marie-Thérèse

It was Ralph Lauren, straight up, olives with a twist! Olive was Lauren’s neutral canvas in this collection; acting as a backdrop to let the pungently perfect hues of purple, hot pink, yellow and orange shine. Lauren’s signature cargo, jodhpur, and safari items were all taken to the most elegant level through use of suede, satin and silk, which made it very evening. Another stunning day-to-evening look included a black crewneck sweater topping off a…

Designers, FashionSeptember 16, 2014

Runway Report: Tory Burch | New York Spring 2015 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

Tory Burch’s collections are always a successful fine mix of ethnic patterns made into extremely feminine and interesting takes on classic shapes. The designer said that her inspiration for this collection was Françoise Gilot, who was an artist in her own right, as well as, a lover and muse of Pablo Picasso. Burch’s collection gives us a glimpse of a woman who is refined, on the move, and an independent spirit; she has a great…

Designers, FashionSeptember 16, 2014

Runway Report: Sally LaPointe | New York Spring 2015 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

The Sally LaPointe Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear took very standard features for her collection and gave them a more modern touch by exaggerating their lines; the sleeves, hemlines, and necklines are flared, which give them a 3 dimensional shape. It conjured up medieval meets modern kimono. The skirts are an interesting bell-shape, which evokes a pin-up with a dramatic side ruffle, which facilitates movement. The hemlines on the tops and skirts are extended and squared, which…

Designers, FashionSeptember 16, 2014

Runway Report: Halston Heritage | New York Spring 2015 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

Halston Heritage Spring 2015 RTW I think the last part of the name says it all. Miriam Webster defines heritage as “something that is transmitted by, or acquired from, the predecessor; a legacy and inheritance”. I think that the most recent Creative Director at Halston, Marie Mazelis, understands what the job of transmitting Roy Halston Frowick’s legacy entails. The shapes are modern interpretations of his most successful 70’s designs; this can be seen in the…

Designers, FashionMay 8, 2014

Runway Report: Mary Katrantzou | London Fall 2014 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

Now that many Designers are using digital photo printed fabric, Mary Katrantzou has decided to abandon it. Even though this was her signature, this collection is still filled with visual symbols, less literal than photos. This collection goes from Maxi to Mini skirts, yet the tone of the garment is still the same. This is what Morgane Le Fay and Guinevere would wear in a modern day version of the Arthurian tale, directed by Baz…

Designers, FashionMay 8, 2014

Runway Report: Stella Jean | Milan Fall 2014 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

Stella Jean is my favorite newcomer to Fashion. Grazie, Mr. Giorgio Armani for giving her the Venue for her Debut at Milan’s Fashion week in 2013. This is Fashion CPR! The Fall RTW show was a mixture of patterns, shapes and cultures all of which combined into the most marvelous mélange ever! The Asian and African prints and textiles came together to make a GEO-graphically, electrifying statement. The manipulated, overly accentuated lines make for bold…

Designers, FashionMay 8, 2014

Runway Report: Pucci | Milan Fall 2014 RTW

By Marie-Thérèse

Pucci always conjures up image of the Luxe-Jet Setter. Pucci is known for their Prints and this is truly where this collection shines. That being said, this seasons Pucci Fall 2014 collection has an elegant simplicity in the velvet pant suits that shows the fabric not only flows, but also it is expertly tailored. The monochromatic jersey pieces are perfection! The whole collection is unified by the Pucci sleek, subtle and flowing silhouette.