Basil Soda S/S 2010 – Haute Couture

Basil Soda worked with a palette of non-colour but this has only served to reinforce his subtle play between cloth and body, where transparencies, geometric embroidery and volumes show give life to every movement.

Photos: Mademoiselle à Paris

Georges Chakra S/S 2010 – Haute Couture

Georges Chakra was on my radar since his collection’s appearance on The Devil Wears Prada. For his couture collection, the Lebanese designer create a collection fit for any red carpet princess, between screen siren and little gorgeous dresses.

Yumi Katsura by Ji Haye S/S 2010 – Haute Couture

Les magnifiques de papillon de Yumi Katsura by Ji Haye se sont posés sur le podium le temps du défilé de cette après-midi. Soies imprimées, coupes inspirées des kimonos, bustiers rebrodés se sont succédés sous nos yeux pour illustrer le thème de la collection: Enchanted Forest.
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Back to Basics

As we all know its Haute Couture week in Paris, Haute meaning high and Couture meaning sewing, now for those un-glamorous few of us that are unable to be there.. prior engagements of course! … the whole up-roar of chiffon, baroque and pastels we have seen so far reminded me [...]

Teaser: Georges Chakra S/S 2010

Just to tide you over while you wait for the pictures…