From the Byzantine opulence of Elie Saab, which dripped with lace and black tulle, to the gold-framed couture of Jean Paul Gaultier; the collections as Paris Haute Couture autumn/winter 2012 once again played on the imagination. In a flight of fashion fancy – elaborate bodices, ruffled chiffon and pearlised embroidery hinted at a winter wonderland for this year.
The ChicBuzz round-up: Geometric dressing, Facebook and new trends
Posted by Sarah Andrews - 17th February 2012Find out what you should be wearing in spring/summer, the news from New York Fashion Week and which fashion brand is the most popular on Facebook:
The History of Haute Couture
Posted by Sarah Andrews - 24th January 2012As the haute couture fashion shows have started in Paris this week, with the glitterati gathering on the front rows to peer at these art works, we wanted to know, where exactly did haute couture begin? As we discover, its fascinating history provides a background to this beautiful spectacle of fashion.
Fashion Fever: The Oscars 2011
Posted by Stacey Waterman - 28th February 2011A wealth of gorgeous designer creations graced the red carpet at The Oscars last night. The mood was regal, with many stars of the screen opting for a demure look. We’ve fallen in love with several gowns and the men looked dapper too, but can’t decide who was the best-dressed. Which designer ruled the red carpet for you?
Bright at The BRITS
Posted by Stacey Waterman - 16th February 2011At last night’s BRIT Awards we saw retro styles, polka dots and roses on the red carpet but it was Rihanna who won the style stakes, arriving in a show-stopping psychedelic Dior Haute Couture gown that only Rihanna could pull off. She was definitely the ‘Belle of The BRITS’ to Tinie Tempah’s retro ‘Beau’.