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Tag: Haute Couture

MUSEUM DIRECTOR NATHALIE BONDIL TALKS MAPPLETHORPE, GAULTIER AND THE FUTURE OF THE MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

The Untitled Magazine had the opportunity to travel to Montreal, Canada to visit the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and attend the gala opening of Focus: Perfection Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition. Editor-in-chief Indira Cesarine sat down for a one-on-one with the museum's director and chief curator, Nathalie Bondil, who since taking the helm in 2007 has distinguished the museum as not only the most…

GAULTIER RETROSPECTIVE @ GRAND PALAIS – PARIS – APRIL 1- AUG 3

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From Sidewalk to Catwalk April 1 - August 3 Grand Palais Avenue des Champs Elyses, Paris 75008 The retrospective of fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier is on his 10th stop of his international exhibition tour in Paris. The exhibit was previously shown in Montreal, Dallas, San Francisco, Madrid,…

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FRONT ROW HIGHLIGHTS FROM PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WITH EDITOR-IN-CHIEF INDIRA CESARINE

The Untitled Magazine's editor-in-chief, Indira Cesarine, attended Paris Haute Couture this year and shared with us her front row instagrams. Check out the photos from our EIC's unique perspective and don't miss our trend report from the collections here! Make sure to follow us on Instagram for updates on recent fashion & art event coverage.

CHARLIE LE MINDU: HAUTE COUTURE HAIR KING

Charlie le Mindu: A Mad Hatter, a Hairdresser, or a Hair Stylist? Regardless, this rare specimen in the world of hairdressing is not one to be labelled. From a salon for old ladies in the countryside, to the fifth floor of Harrods in London: a journey that has seen this young prodigy make a place…

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI BOOK RELEASED BY RIZOLLI

Giambattista Valli's unique vision and artistic sensibility is celebrated with a new book released by Rizolli, capturing the designer's take on fashion. The book presents a unique insight into one of the most creative fashion designers working today. When the Roman-born, Paris-based designer Giambattista Valli launched his own line in Paris in 2005, few anticipated…

ANNA SUI – NEW YORK – SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW VIDEO

ANNA SUI - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Blurring the lines between punk rock street fashion and revolution-era French haute couture, Anna Sui’s collection at NYFW was entertaining and innovative, with each piece telling its own story. Embellished leggings were paired with gauzy, dresses and hand-sewn fishnets with layered, floral smocks.…

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 FASHION SHOW & BACKSTAGE

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER - HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY Alexandre Vauthier went an unconventional route for his fall Haute Couture collection with the use of white, beige and gold. The bright, crisp pieces featured his signature deep V cut---down fronts, across shoulders, and into sides.  Heavy, oversized gold chain was draped around necks, wrists and hips. Dazzling Swavorski crystal…

BASIL SODA – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 BEHIND THE SCENES

BASIL SODA - HAUTE COUTURE  BACKSTAGE Basil Soda’s fall couture collection was a spirited look at the transformative power of nature.  Sheer tulles and transparent silks in onyx, moss green, red, and white floated on models’ bodies and trailed behind them on the runway. Intricate beading, crystals, fringe and appliqués danced across bodices and sleeves.…

CHRISTOPHE JOSSE – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 FASHION SHOW & BACKSTAGE

CHRISTOPHE JOSSE - HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY Christophe Josse’s collection was a celebration of the female form. Strong, structured shoulders, cinched waists (some accentuated with metallic belts), and contoured skirts created feminine, hourglass shapes in nearly all of the looks. Black was the predominant colour, softened with dove grays, cream, and sudden bursts of turquoise. Textured leathers,…

DILEK HANIF – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 PRESENTATION

DILEK HANIF - HAUTE COUTURE PRESENTATION Dilek Hanif created regal elegance in her 2012 Haute Couture collection. Drawing on the luxe nobility of silk, brocade, and velvet, her sumptuous gowns were reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire and Italian Renaissance. Deep hues of red, blue and violet appeared in dramatic silhouettes, accented by intricate beading and…

GEORGES HOBEIKA – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 RUNWAY

GEORGES HOBEIKA - HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY Soft, elegant femininity swept the Georges Hobeika runway this Haute Couture season. Sheer fabrics, lace detail, and floral appliqués created a feeling of romance. The peplums, full skirts, and cropped jackets were reminiscent of 1950s glamour. Green and red dominated the collection, but the hues gave way to softer…

GUSTAVO LINS – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 FASHION SHOW & BACKSTAGE

ATELIER GUSTAVO LINS – HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY Gustavo Lins' fall collection featured his trademark marriage of the masculine and feminine. He expertly drapes and tailors models in elegant fabrics to create dresses, jackets, and suits. The look is clean, effortless and feminine. Dark grays and black are broken up with the occasional burst of moss…

ON AURA TOUT VU – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 FASHION SHOW & BACKSTAGE

ON AURA TOUT VU - HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY Entitled Somewhere Else Kingdom, On Aura Tout Vu’s collection was an adventurous romp through a royal empire. Models made their procession adorned in jewel-incrusted headdresses, skull-shaped eye patches, and wide, bedazzled sashes. The colors (red, white, black) demanded attention, boldly married with feminine laces, feathers, fur, and…

QUENTIN VERON – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 BACKSTAGE

QUENTIN VERON - HAUTE COUTURE BACKSTAGE Quentin Veron’s Haute Couture, entitled Gangsters, was inspired by the aesthetics of extremely stylish criminals. Male and female models stalked the runway in open vests, long coats, cropped jackets, and body suits. The look was androgynous, dark, and fluid. The collection was done almost entirely in black, and was given…

SERKAN CURA – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 FASHION SHOW

SERKAN CURA - HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY Serkan Cura’s fall collection was a textural attack on the senses. Feathers, furs, hair, and leather draped from shoulders, exploded from waistlines, and swished around hips. Feathers of all kinds---ostrich, chicken, and peacock, to name a few---were meticulously applied to fitted corsets and mini dresses, evoking a wild, raw…

YIQING YIN – HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 BACKSTAGE

YIQING YIN - HAUTE COUTURE BACKSTAGE Yiqing Yin’s second Haute Couture collection, entitled Spring of Nüwa, featured flowing, billowing creations that took on a life of their own on the runway. Yinqing meticulously folds, cuts, drapes, and sculpts the fabric into stunning works of art. Cool, steely grays blended effortlessly with bursts of deep metallic…

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