Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW (Video)

In my previous 3 posts, I have featured Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 collection in details - Beauty, Outfits, Jewelry and Shoes but I think you should view the fashion show to really feel the mood that the designer created.  Enjoy.

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I totally HEART Sarah Burton!!!

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW part iii - shoes & jewelry

In my previous post, I shared my picks of the collection's beauty and those amazing outfits, now I want you to take a look at the jewelry and shoes.  The only jewelry appeared in this collection are Indian inspired bracelet rings in different colors and the gladiator wedges - perfectly marrying the whole look.  Bravo to Sarah Burton, the mastermind of Alexander McQueen, this Spring 2012 collection is certainly a great success.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW part ii - the collection

I have been a true fan of Sarah Burton's work since I saw her first collection for Alexander McQueen. She "Wow" me again with her Spring 2012 Ready to Wear collections.  I wanna say "I love the entire collection!!!" Yes, every piece of them, plus all the accessories... it's 3000% magnificent!!!!

"This is a collection about excess," said Sarah Burton, McQueen's creative director, before the show. "It's an exploration of ideals of beauty at their most extreme. We go to such lengths to adorn ourselves that we almost become our clothes or are taken over by them."

I personally think that this collection is more couture than ready to wear line - I read about  that all 34 outfits are made in UK and France, all hand sew - some by Sarah herself.  The collection includes the empire waist line,  ruffles, pleatings and draping techniques,  exquisite beading, the bold colors and the selections of different fabrics in each and every outfits.  They are just PERFECT!!!

Here are my selections of some of the strongest pieces which I adore most...although I love them all but I'm sure you'll agree with me.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW (part i - Beauty)

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Ready to wear fashion show was held on 5th, October 2012 in Paris.  This is one of the most magnificent fashion show of the season that I won't miss to feature here.

The designer Sarah Burton presented the collection with edginess and a touch of femininity.  I love the whole collection, plus the way they styled the models - they looked like goddess form another world!  

Now let's take a look at the make up, hair do and hair accessories.  You'll love the translucent make up, tidy hair style and the most creative veil, in different designs.

Beauty

Whitney - White flowers with Silver Necklace & Earrings Set

I love this cute white flower with a clear rhinestone and decided to make something feminine and sweet.  

Combined with similar color tones like Clear, Silver, dark grey, Metallic so that it's easy on the eyes and the main reason, can be easily goes with any outfits from casual chic to evening cocktail.  Made a matching earrings, which can be use together for more formal occasion and separately depending on wearer's liking.  

I had used the similar white flower and made a set of more elaborate set as a gift for a friend's wedding dinner party and it goes well with her cute floral cocktail dress.  check out here.

For Whitney set, I used
Beads:

Nickel & white 5 petal flower with clear rhinestone charm,

Nickel faceted cutting hexagon puffed coin shaped metal beads,

Silver plain rounded shaped glass pearls,

Metallic grey faceted cutting puffed roundelle glass beads,

Clear faceted cutting with multi color coated teardrop shaped glass beads,

Nickel & clear rhinestone Swarovski crystal pendant.

Nickel thin chain.

Findings and Finishing:

Nickel based findings and chains,

Necklace finishing with nickel lobster clasp.

Measurements:

Necklace neckline  -  40cm and another 10cm extensions,

Length of dangling drops - 6.5cm.

More detail pix:

Fall Winter 2011/2012 Armani Privé Haute Couture (part 3) Shoes, Bags & Accessories

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I have featured Armani Privé  Haute Couture Fall 2011 show's Beauty & Head gears (part 1) & my favorite selections of the Collection (part 2) in my previous posts.  Have you notice those beautiful accessories, bags and shoes that completed the whole look?  I have lots of images here to show, let's take a look:

1.  Fashion Accessories

I do spotted some lovely fashion jewelry, here are the ones that caught my eyes. 

A chunky crystal ring

Love this black Onyx ring.

A stylish bangle.

 **There are lots of  Japanese Origami inspired belts with bows, it completes the whole look.

2.  Shoes
Simple pointed pumps in different colors and some with printed Japanese inspired patterns, here are some of my most favorite ones.

Now let's see the "Hot Stuff" - Yes those lovely clutches which I can't wait to show you...
3. Bags

Fall Winter 2011/2012 Armani Privé Haute Couture (part 2) The Collection

In my previous post of Armani Privé Fall Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture (part 1), I shared the theme, art directions and beauty of the runway show which was held in Palais de Chaillot on 6th July, 2011 in Paris.

Using Japanese visual icons from parasols to roses and delicate reminiscent of the sakura, cherry blossoms prints, kimono silhouettes, obi belts, origami folds etc...in tailored suits, dresses and accessories - smoothly blending the old traditions motives with a new look. Colors from pastel prints to vivid eye catching color lit up the whole show.  As always, Mr Giorgio Armani showcased his collections in class, sophistication and with meaningful message.

I hope you like the selections that I have selected, here are the photos of the outfits which I love most of this collection, seeing is believing...

modernized kimono top

Love the contrasting colors in this printed pant suit.

Another modernized kimono top

Fall Winter 2011/2012 Armani Privé Haute Couture (part 1) Intro & Beauty

Another great show which I must feature is the Giorgio Armani Privé Fall Winter 2011/12 Haute Couture which inspirations came from Japan - as we all know that the country recently suffered from tremendous earthquake and tsunami on March this year.  The famous Italian designer, Mr Armani paid homage to Japan, also has been financially supporting via a program that creates scholarships for impacted children through UNESCO.  He made a donation preceding his runway presentation and I think he wants the world to remember and continue to support and help Japan through this Privé runway show which was held on 6th July 2011 in Paris. 

Tons of images to share, I am breaking this topic into 3 parts:

part 1 - Introductions, hair, make up and head pieces in Beauty,

part 2 - Selections of my most adore pieces of the amazing collections and

part 3 - Accessories especially All those lovely handbags that I am dying to share.

Beauty

Repost - Fall Winter 2011/12 Givenchy Haute Couture show

Referring to my previous post, I received a feed back from a friend who wishes to see more details of this collection. So I went searching for more photos of this show but then I think it would be great if I can provide more visual so that my readers can take a closer look at these breathlessly beautiful gowns.

Found 2 videos, one is a simple introduction of the pieces displaying at the back stage of the show and another included an interview of the talented designer - Riccardo Tisci by style.com reporter, explaining the process of the collection and zooming in each piece of "Work of Art"... I almost hold my breath when I see those magnificent craftsmanship and bead work.

Enjoy Your Givenchy Moment!

 "A backstage look at Givenchy's Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Haute Couture"





Interview and details of the couture footage:

Fall Winter 2011/2012 VALENTINO Haute Couture

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo for Valentino Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture show on early July in Paris was inspired by the Russian aristocratic emigrants who came to Paris after the Revolution. 

Both designers successfully brought modernized Medieval princesses to live.

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo

A fleet of tall, super-thin ethereal-looking models with hair in braids piled Heidi style on their heads, paraded day to evening pieces which are made of ultra-luxurious fabrics executed with faultless cut, and yet offered a new take on a traditional theme.

Love their make up - clean, youthful and radiance.

Slim-fitting and crafted pieces from mixtures of heavy to  light gorgeous fabrics like velvets, gold thread brocades and Chantilly lace etc...  in black, red, whites, silver and pale colours of gold, nudes, creams and  that accentuated the feel of lightness.