If Couture still has the power to impress the fashion lovers these days is mostly due to the exquisite fabrics & amount of craftsmenship put in each and every piece. Besides, we would like to see some modernity in these outfits and silhouettes.
See my favorite looks of Spring 2018 Couture below:
Dior – Spring 2018 Couture
Givenchy – Spring 2018 Couture
Valentino – Spring 2018 Couture / images source: vogue.com
Lately, there is a great interest towards celebrating Africa, and it’s Riccardo Tisci’s time to express his point of view.
The new Givenchy Menswear collection turns African style into techo-tribalism. Operating on the surface, the designer creates complex digital prints (displaying boom boxes and dissected electronics), plus some of his favorite motifs – kaleidoscopic effects, stripes and stars, layering etc. But, after all, Tisci remains faithfull to the Italian style in menswear – bold, joyful, colorful, healthy.
images via style.com
The catwalk show may be the main attraction for every fashion addict. But nothing compares to the backstage images of the show, especially when they ‘re shot by Sonny Vandevelde – “the fashion photographer trying to give you a glimpse behind the scene”. I mean, you can really get a glimpse of it, but also a fresh perspective on the next season’s fashionable looks. It’s not only about the outfits, it’s about posture, expression, spontaneity. The clothes look more ‘real’ and ‘alive’, because they’re worn by people after all… no stereotypes, no restrictions, just a few guys doing their work and having fun.
It seems that Rick Owens’ monk sobriety gets a sporty twist for the next season men. Which is very nice.
Henrik Vibskov’s oversized outfits are mixing a lot of textiles techniques with some statement head- pieces. Once again, he doesn’t seem to care about anything, breaking the rules and following his own way;
Raf Simons – sober look, bright cuts and a Tilda-like hairdo;
I love this crafted- tribal look at Damir Doma…
and the man-machine from Mugler
and Dries Van Noten – oh yes, he knows how to use color like no one other!
Dior Homme. Of course, nothing compares with their last Summer collection, but I admit that the sporty couture in black & white looks pretty cool.
Jean Paul Gaultier comes along with his bohemian style, fake tattoos and spirited boys. The brick-outfit is genius!
This one is my favorite, I have to say it! I always loved red & black in bold stripes (and this time, it’s not Yohji Yamamato, but Riccardo Tisci). The Givenchy Collection for the next Fall is really fresh and powerful. Take a look at those nose – accessories, they’re perfect!
Great rush behind the Galliano show… plus a delicious mix of matt and shiny black.
all images source: sonnyphotos.typepad.com
