Gemma Chan in Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
My (probably) "Best Dressed" is Gemma Chan in this bubblegum pink/fuchsia colored gown from Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli. This was a FASHION MOMENT!!! I loved the shape, the volume, the sleeves, the hand-sewn gathering, the color....she dropped the RED CARPET mic with this look! Bravissima!
Gemma Chan in Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Gemma Chan in Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019. Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli created A FASHION MOMENT for this season's offering from the grand Italian Fashion House of Valentino. He delivered grand, beautiful designs with audacious colors, voluminous Alta Moda shapes, flawless couture workmanship that brought memories of the height of Haute Couture during the late 40's, 50's and 60's.
INSPIRATION: Pierpaolo Piccioli wondered "What if Cecil Beaton's 1948 photograph of those Charles James dresses could be with black women?"...
Before: Photograph by Cecil Beaton of models in Charles James gowns, circa 1948
NOW! Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 Finale Tableaux of models, led by Supermodel Naomi Campbell
More Inspiration...
70's Beverly Johnson and Ertha Kitt
The cover girls of Franca Sozzani’s July 2008 Black Issue of Vogue Italia
Medieval Black Madonnas
Brought To Tears...
When Celine Dion Cries...WE ALL CRY...FOR FASHIOOOONNN!!!--Celine Dion, sitting front row next to Giancarlo Giammetti and Valentino, himself, was brought to tears witnessing the extremely beautiful clothes parading in front of her. Her heart does continue to go on...
La Dolce Vita--Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
WHAT:Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 fromCreative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Pierpaolo Piccioli
INSPIRATION: Haute Couture as a Dream. The House of Valentino says, of the collection: "The fantasy of real Haute Couture, pictured in a daydream, brought to life through emotions". There were references to the 18th century, the Middle ages, Greek mythology.
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Gorgeous, glorious fashions that brought the audience to a standing ovation: True Haute Couture. If one ever wonders what Couture is about and why they cost $100,000+ EACH, look no further than Piccioli's magnificent collection (even THE Valentino was brought to his feet!). Lots of voluminous gowns, vibrant colors, ranging from pink to fuchsia, green, tangerine, blue and highlighter yellow. Rich brocade gowns, hand-sewn embroideries and intarsia in the shapes of mythological creatures, bias-cut silk gazar volant coats, paillette capes, cashmere culottes... all INCREDIBLE!
Collection Photos:
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018
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