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Haute Couture Fashion is the Ultimate Style Mantra
The French phrase for ‘high fashion’ seems to define the dress code at every big event and parties today including the Red Carpet Fashion Award. So it is useless to say that the combination of ‘haute’, that is, high and ‘couture’, the needlework must be elegant and imply excellence in the artistry of dressmaking. Top rated designers who set the fashion trend worldwide work for their own labels while some choose to work with leading fashion houses such as Chanel, Elie Saab, Calvin Klein, Dior and so on.
A wardrobe filled with exclusive designer collection is everyone’s dream. But high fashion comes at even higher cost. Buying couture garments is not within everyone’s reach. Haute couture is designed only for the top level clientele who can afford such expensive designer wears sold at thousands of dollars. But for us, we can only watch the models taking the ramp in haute couture garments at the fashion week.
Depending on the name of the brand or the fashion designer a couture outfit can cost from about $15000 to $60000 and sometimes more than that. If you think from the artistic point of view it is understandable why the price is so high. The service comprising craftsmanship, originality of design and use of superior quality materials and exclusive colors can only be remunerated with that amount.
Creativity at its ultimate, haute couture involves use of top quality fabrics and leather. Smooth silk, linens and super fine cotton to add comfort in summer fashion while finest of wools, leather and furs are used for designer winter clothing. Since the 19th century haute ensures unique design and perfect finish for each and every piece of clothe. Perfection is achieved by time consuming and painstaking process of designing, cutting and sewing keeping in mind the measurement of client’s figure, body postures and personality.
We often see exclusively designed and carefully interlined made-to-order dresses flattering the beauty of our super rich celebrities. High-fashion designer dress helps to convey individual’s style statement that makes one stand out among the extra-ordinaries. From clothing to jewelries to accessories celebs spend millions of dollars for designer collection that defines them from tips to toe.
Not anymore limited within the arena of dressmaking haute couture is spreading its wings to jewelry designing and fashion accessories too. For example, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry is a hot favorite among the Hollywood fashion moguls. Accessories starting from hats and belts to buttons and trappings are also crafted to complement the attire.
Fashion industry thrives on change. So, the cult of haute couture is all about innovating new styles and setting the latest fashion trends for garments as well as jewelries. Those who afford haute couture are happy to pay for distinctive style, uniqueness of design and the exclusivity offered with it.
A time for London Fashion Week For Autumn and Winter 2009
Was lucky to be invited to the to the SADO catwalk show held at the Science Museum, London.
Even managed to grab a front row seat without pushing anyone out of the way. Sat next to the new designer Delia Covezzi who, although did not have her own show ,was wearing a few of her Autumn/Winter pieces. She looked fantastic and I especially loved the grey tweed trench coat she wore.
I also saw my old callanetics teacher which has to be about 10yrs ago since I went to one of her classes. I instantly recognised her from the large lilac felt hat she was wearing ( looked like a flower). From a personal stylist’s point of view, the hat really was for Ascot use, but it did get her noticed – and that probably was her objective. My tip is if you want to wear a statement piece make sure everything else is toned down. This way your clothes are not fighting for attention and it will make the whole outfit look classier.
The actual show had great styles which coould be worn by real women and not just catwalk models.(Obviously the sizes would have to be changed) The dominant colour was different shades of grey with the occasional splash of pomegranate red and ochre. The style was tailored but soflty slouchy. SADO’s signature is stylish and classical – this season’s collection did not disappoint.
The young designer for the SADO label is Russian born Carlotta Gherzi (of Italian parents) who brings a modern, elegant edge to the label.
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