Haute Couture

If you are an avid fashionista, then no doubt has this word appeared millions of times before. But for some of you Haute Couture merely means a fashion show with just a fancy French name. I'm here to tell you that any Haute Couture is just no ordinary fashion show - it's the queen, the empress, the highest form of fashion! Haute Couture is a major deal because it really reveals the talents of the designer and the fashion house. Couture usually means that everything is done by hand. That means thread and needles - no sewing machines of any sort.  Haute Couture is also usually made specifically for a person, its basically a custom made dress. Most of the major houses use their most expensive, high end fabrics and pay extreme attention to the detail they put into the dress or outfit. 

Valentino's Fall/Winter 2011 - 2012 Haute Couture Collection is absolutely breathtaking.
To see Valentino's full collection view here.

I think Haute Couture is truly amazing. This is such an opportunity for the designers to show off their creativity and their techniques and skill. Just looking at these pieces and looking at the little details, I'm completely dumbfounded. Granted some Haute Couture is a little strange and odd looking, but you have to agree that the needle work that went into must have taking a lot of hard work and skill. 

Haute Couture From Other Major Design Houses

Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2011 - Not a favorite this year, but by looking at these
outfits you have to admit that sure was some extreme imagination and creativity.
To view the entire collection click here.

Chanel Fall-Winter 2011/12 Haute Couture Show - All the looks were very Chanel I thought,
I wasn't very impressed with this year's collection, seemed ordinary.
 Although some risks were made they didn't seem to turn out right. 

To view the entire collection click here. 

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To view Prada's Collection click here. 

To view Gucci's Collection click here. 

To view Alexander McQueen's Collection click here.

To view Louis Vuitton's Collection click here.  

Love, 

ALPHA