Nick Verreos: RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Stephane Rolland Couture S/S 2014

Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

The Look: Sculptural, architectural are the buzzwords that define a Stephane Rolland collection. And this was no exception. Organza and gazar cascade down the models as if they are organic extensions of the wearer's bodies. Spanish supermodel Nieves Alvarez opened the show with a an ivory jumpsuit of silk organza featuring linebacker shoulders and the show ended with a "Goldfish" Queen.This is couture for the brave, and not the wallflowers.This is "Butterfly" Couture.

Colors: Golden hues, canary yellow, mustard, ivory, navy blue.

Trends: Cascading volants EVERYWHERE; Voluminous backs; capes; varnished leather; glass sequined linings.

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