givenchy couture

Riccardo Tisci kept things light for Givenchy Couture this season, from the colors to the fabrics to the petals on the runway - except for the giant chains that were featured on a few fab looks. My favorites were the looks that had the bandage/corsetry under the sheer top layers.

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I really like the departure from black, but it is still totally goth. Beeeauuuutifulll.

Also, I feel like I might be the only American who was not invited to a Super Bowl party today. Although I always feel fat and guilty after spending 3 hours eating junk food and drinking beer, it is usually a good time. Hrmmmmmmm. Sad.

chanel haute couture

Karl Lagerfeld never ceases to amaze me. Especially when you realize that he thinks of EVERYTHING. No team of designers. Nothing. Just him.

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To me this collection was all about the head pieces, not so much about the clothes. They were all made of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper by Kamu, a Japanese hairdresser. Who would have thought that he was so highly criticized when he presented his first Chanel Couture show?

I love Freja as the bride, BTW. It is so great that she is so butch, but so feminine, even though she is wearing pants.

the king of couture: christian lacroix

I know not everyone will agree with the above statement, what with the existence of Mr. Lagerfeld and Mr. Galliano, but I stand by it.

Anyhooo, Lacroix was, by far the most fun of all the shows I got to see last year. I just feel like he has the concept down, and adds so much fun to it. It's not about the tweed suits for him, it's about the beauty of the fabrics and the embroidery, and keeping the artisans alive.

My fave looks from the show:

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He always references Spanish/South of France costumes, and bullfighters, and always has the most fabulous stockings, but the other things change with the season. Looks number 1 and 4 are my absolute faves, as well as the tights in look 2.