EXTRA: the Making of Givenchy Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 2011

Models: Ming Xi (Ford), Hye Park (Trump), Liu Wen (Marilyn) & Ai Tominaga (Marilyn), Shu Pei (Next), Tao Okamoto (Ford), Sun FeiFei (Women), Jiang Xiao Yi (Silent), So Young Kang (Marilyn) & Du Juan (IMG)
Show: Givenchy Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 2011, Paris

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Couture Spring 2011: Dior's New Look

I always look forward to the Haute Couture shows during this time of year.  It always serves as a guide for what will trickle down into retail fashion and more RTW clothing.

I find that this collection, John Galliano has toned down his extravagance and really fine tuned his craft. He has churned out some beautiful chiaroscuro confections, blending washes of colour with layers and layers of tulle. An homage to René Gruau, the illustrator who drew for Dior in the fifties and the forties, the silhouettes are reminiscent of the New Look with tight waists and flared skirts.

By far, this is my favorite collection from the Haute Couture show.

NEWS: All Asian Cast at Givenchy Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 2011, Paris

An all Asian cast at Givenchy Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 2011 in Paris this week.

Models: (back row) Ming Xi (Ford), Hye Park (Trump), Liu Wen (Marilyn) & Ai Tominaga (Marilyn)
(front row) Shu Pei (Next), Tao Okamoto (Ford), Sun FeiFei (Women), Jiang Xiao Yi (Silent), So Young Kang (Marilyn) & Du Juan (IMG)
Show: Givenchy Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 2011, Paris

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