A Look At The Paris Couture Shows

The Couture shows were in Paris this week and I was particularly in love with Chanel, Christian Dior, Elie Saab and Givenchy.  Each designer is so distinct in their aesthetic, but there were some common threads that connected them all.  Here is a look at my favorite looks.  Pictures from Style.com.

 When you think of fall you think of more muted palettes but this season I was really shocked to see such an abundance of color on the runway.  John Galliano was obviously influenced by flowers, which is an inspiration that can seem generaic, but instead of doing floral print after floral print, he created something alarmingly beautiful.  The dresses look like flowers but in no way are costumes, like Bjorc's swan getup.

 I love myself some sparkle and these metallic creations are aaaaaaaaaaamazing.  If I had a red carpet event to attend I would be all over that Givenchy number in the top right.  A close second would be the Elie Saab short sleeved dress in the front.

 There was of course no shortage of the fall stand-byes; lots of neutrals, blacks and burnt reds, but they were all kept fresh with some metallic, feather and fur finishes thrown in the mix.  The Givenchy feather dress in the bottom left is just crazy great.

Red was another hot hue for Fall 2010 and it never looked so good. Elie Saab did it best (on top) mixing textures and fabrics and creating shapes that flatter all types.  Read how to bring these trends into your home on the 9-5 blog.

Some Looks I liked From my Two Favs:

Because I need to post something and have about as much creative energy as Snooki's left nipple here are some looks I liked from the 2010 fall collections of Tory Burch and Milly.  Milly's collection was adorable and obvious that she is basically trying to play wardrobe designer for Gossip Girl.

 

 
        
Milly kept it glamourous and ultra femme while Burch went in a different direction; she made it cool to be a tomboy.  I like some of the pieces, but not all of them together, always.

For instance I'm only really into the Black Big-Bird look in the skirt (see below). Which btw is still available at Calypso for $200.

That red dress is a calling my name!
                              

All pics from nymag

NYC Fashion Week 2010: Trend Report, DVF

Heres some looks from Madame Prespertate of the CDFA, Diane Von Furstenberg.

DVF designs are undeniably girlie with a smack of the unexpected in the form of bright colors or cooky patterns.  Von Furstenberg always seems to get it right, designing for women at every stage in their lives.  There was a definite correlation between her fall fashion show and this line by the way of lots of black pieces accented with bright neon hues.  She also played with texture a great deal adding a lot of fluff and fur where you least expect it.

The gray dress comprised of layered ruffles looks sharp with a crushed velvet boyfriend blazer. Both looks (above and below) show how easy it is to make separates work for day and night, even when chiffon and ruffles are involved. 

 Above, a statement making cocktail dress to say the least.  Layers and layers of chiffon work hard to create this look.  Below, something a little more wearable yet nonetheless chic and modern.  DVF is known for her wrap dresses, but this one is on a whole other level.  Shown with bear legs, it would look great with some black opaque tights and booties.

 The schoolgirl look is making a big comeback on the runways, but done here in a sheer chiffon blouse paired with  a metallic mini and blazer, it looks a little more graduated.

 The print skirt is going to be popping up everywhere on red carpets, maybe even by one time DVF employee Whitney Port, who would look great in this outfit.

 A suit never looked this cool.

A drop-waist and full skirt can look dowdy with a cardigan, but the fabrication choices makes this look fresh and youthful.

 The harem pant is a tough look, but here it is scaled down and complimented with a long sheer tunic.

 Leather + fur= lux

 And then a crazy print thrown into the mix for good measure.

 This jumpsuit is to DIE for!

Again, DVF pairs some day time slacks with a sequined cardigan and the look transcends the clock. 

 The furry skirt was also seen at the Adam. 

 The little black dress above can be worn by a woman of any age.  Below, this gown embodies the line with a metallic top and black chiffon draping.