Givenchy Fall Winter 2011-12

Riccardo brought us birds of paradise in his recent menswear collection, for couture the birds of paradise teamed up with angels to deliver a heavenly collection. Delicate gowns with architectural constructions illustrate the technical prowess that only Haute Couture can propose. Fabrics include romantic Chantilly lace, airy feathers, gauzy silk tulle, downy raw cashmere and diaphanous organza contrasting with pony skin, nappa leather, metal chains, cotton macrame lace, white beads and reflecting pearls. All the pieces were touched by the hands of albino angels in white, ecru, cream, chalk, beige and light gold and not a hint of black anywhere.

Credit: Purple
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Keeping Up with Anna Dello Russo III

Anna is wearing YSL dress , Shoes And a Fendi Clutch 

Anna At  The White Fairy Tale Love Ball 

Credit: BellaSugar

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New's We Love Exhibit " Dont Call It Cool" By David Mushegain at Colette

The World-Renowned Photographer David Mushegain presented a new exhibition of photography titled "Don't Call It Cool"  in conjunction with RVCA and Colette . The opening was July 4th the exhibition features portraits of David's ongoing work and fascination with Youth and Culture. 

David Mushegain travels the world, surfing, documenting interesting people and shooting for publications such as Paris Vogue, Japan Vogue, Interview and Muse.

It is always a celebration at Colette  boutique , Every Event Colette  houses is an eclectic installation of fashion, visual arts and musical performances providing a creative atmosphere with a rock’n'roll vibe.


Claudia Schiffer also just Lunched her Cashmere Line At Parisian store Colette during Paris Haute Couture Fall 2011.Claudia joins the ranks of supermodels-turned-designers with her new collection of knitwear, she designed the collection with German cashmere company Iris von Arnim

Claudia Schiffer and Erin Wasson

Daphne Guinness and Carine Roitfeld

Claudia Schiffer, Mario Testino, Anouck Lepere and Gaia Repossi

The tattoo artist Ratty Matty

Yaz Bukey and Olympia Le-Tan

Milla Jovovich and her daughter Ever

David Mushegain and Ratty Matty

Gaia Repossi and Sarah from Colette

Anouck Lepere and the stylist Edward Enninful

David Mushegain  , Claire Courtin Clarins  and Virginie Courtin Clarins

Claudia Schiffer and Suzy Menkes

Poppy Delevigne and Thierry Gillier

La femme playing at Colette

Credits:   Purple

Paris Fashion Week Lanvin Fall 2011

Austerity or conservative are not words I would usually choose to refer to any collection from Alber Elbaz's at Lanvin, but for his latest fall presentation the designer explored more into the roots of Lanvin as well new areas to the designer's forte, starting from pilgrim preachers and ending in a flair of feminine party girl dresses. Though the backdrop of a large willow tree on the runway may have left a mixed message to what the designer was trying to communicate, the clothes still stood clear- restricted clothing on fluid girls.

The collection opened with a variety of coats (some with the slightest detail of a embellished button or multiple pockets with a gold hem) matched with wide brimmed fedoras, and a bare leg that made the girls look hot to what should usually be considered a chilly season. From there the gazar cocktail dresses emerged in mostly a warm colour palette, which the designer enjoyed in his own frustrated way stating he would be returning to stretch next season. There have been a few designers who have chosen to step outside of their mould this season, but haven't pulled off that same energy you'd hope to expect from previous collections. The weakness I find in this collection is the maturity and sex appeal, though still slightly confident in areas. Maybe returning to stretch fabrics will be a return to the classic femme fatale woman that I want to see each season from Lanvin.