Couture Week

Anyone who knows me will tell you that couture week is my favorite! But, this season I was not thrilled by much of what I saw. My top three shows this season were Ellie Saab, Gauliter, and I'm shocked to say, Valentino.

Ellie Saab is always beautiful. While his cuts and silhouettes are usually the same I am always in awe of his ability to embellish.

I am usually on the fence about Gaultier. I always either like it or dislike it strongly. This season I was in love with the deco influenced gowns and tuxedos. Corsets on top of dinner jackets, and conceptual top-hats. It was exquisite. 

Valentino was my favorite fashion house by far before the man himself was forced into retirement. It was always the epitome of elegance and femininity. However, since then I have not been wowed by anything from the brand other than accessories. This season I felt like the design team stopped rehashing pieces from the archives and did something new that still expressed the spirit of the house aesthetic. Chiffon and ruffles abound.