Inspiration Shot: Paris Couture

Some highlights from Paris Fashion week....

Ruffles and volume seem to be "in":

Christian Dior



Giambattista Valli

  

Iris Van Herpen

 There's always something completely unwearable and outrageous:


Iris Van Herpen

And then there's always something so beautiful that it takes your breath away:
 

Elie Saab



Elie Saab

And Chanel is always...so very Chanel:

Check out this excellent article from Jeanne Beker (Fashion Television) on the Dior show.  To my amateur "Project Runway" sensibilities I thought there was something really off on that show.  The themes just seemed all over the place and as Jeanne says in her article, "the magic was missing".  So sad that John Galliano had to be such jerk.  There's also a full video of the show here . 

Check out French Vogue for a peek at some of the other lines.  I reccommend Valentino (wonderful texture), Givenchy ( incredible detail), and Gucci (amazing colour).

Have fun~