Couture Fashion Week: The Highs and The Lows
From lion's heads to Doja Cat, couture week had it all
The Lion, the Jenner, and Schiaparelli’s New Wardrobe
“This week, Schiaparelli opened the SS23 Haute Couture shows at Paris Fashion Week with a wild and roaring new collection by Daniel Roseberry that caused a stir before any models had even walked the runway. Kylie Jenner arrived at her front-row seat in a classic LBD with an unmissable plus one that stole every guest’s focus: a life-sized lion’s head was sitting on her chest, its golden mane flowing down her body, and its gaze ready to fix on all those who passed by her.”
Fendi Couture: 1920s-Knight-Core
“In an online Hogwarts sorting hat-esque realm of ‘cores’, it may seem foolish to create a specific core to describe an haute couture fashion collection. Nonetheless, if one is into labelling cores, one could potentially express the Fendi Spring 2023 haute couture collection shown in Paris earlier today as ‘1920s-knight-core’.”
The Art of Embroidery At Elie Saab
“You can always rely on Elie Saab to bring a dazzling collection at any couture week in Paris. The Lebanese designer, the first to be admitted to the fashion industry's governing body, Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, consistently creates the most magical of gowns that shimmer and shine.”
Dior Has A Couture Problem
“Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has strayed away from the extravagant designs of Galliano and sought out a more commercial route. Economically, this has worked in the brand’s favour and no one can deny the commerciality of this most beloved and well-respected French fashion house. Their latest couture collection made this abundantly clear.”
Valentino Has A Shoe Problem….AGAIN!
The Valentino SS23 couture show had everyone discussing once again how Valentino shoes seem to be impossible to stay upright in. This time, incredibly well-seasoned model Kristen McMenamy tripped and fell on the runway before throwing her shoes into the audience in an act of frustration. This isn’t the first time this has happened recently…
Wobbling, Tripping & Falling: The Joys Of The Valentino Runway
“When a model falls in front of the judging eyes of a fashion crowd, their career can be thrown into jeopardy (Unless, of course, you’re Naomi Campbell). Unfortunately for many of the models walking the Valentino Spring 2023 ready-to-wear show, they may now struggle to find future jobs, and it isn’t their fault.”