Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013

Posted by Aanchal Bhatia on March 5, 2013 · 3 Comments 

 

Atelier Versace

 

Re-launch of the 70′s Disco | Masculine suits for women | Neon jackets | Hints of retro futurism | Evening gowns & flowy dresses | Floor-sweeping thigh-high slit gowns | Glossy leather necklaces | 24 carat gold belts | Cropped shirt dresses.

SILHOUETTES: body fitted evening gowns, asymmetrical dresses, structured suits, plunging V-necklines

COLORS: electric fuschia and lemon, dark greys, black, gold, copper, silver, pistachio

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Chanel

 

Glitter substance & shine | Sparkly tweeds | ethereal and melancholic creatures | Gothic inspired mood | seductiveand elegant garments | floral 3D embroideries | thigh-high lace boots | feather hair clips | floor-length robes

SILHOUETTES: tweed suits, low neckline dresses, framed shoulders, feathered column dresses, chiffon skirts layered with tulle, straight and well-defined for the day, mermaid dresses for the evening.

 

COLORS: black & white, midnight blue, pastel greens and pinks, floral motifs and beige.

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Christian Dior

 

Literalized the spring season | exquisite pastel layering | embroidered gowns | Hot pink crystalized lips | pops of bright colors |  metallic pointed courts | embroidered tulle gloves | effortlessly luxurious collection

 

COLORS: pale pinks, midnight blue, daffodil and poppy, red, burgundy, pastel green, white, orange and beige.

SILHOUETTES: skinny trousers, botanical print layered tops, bonnets and wedding gowns, voluminous floral skirts, Bar tuxedos with nipped in jack

ets and flared bustier dresses.

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Jean Paul Gaultier

high on drama | revival of the 80′s fashion with a modern upgrade | an explosion of patterns and colors | a little Parisian, a little Moroccan, a little Indian, a little Spanish | gypsy flavor

STYLES: chiffon dresses, 80′s off-shoulder tops, long skirts touching the floor, multi-ruffled skirts, sharp tailored suits, Madonna-inspired bustiers, sheers harem pants.

COLORS: spicy saffrons, chilly greens, turmeric, gold with intricate patchwork pieces in silk and sequins.

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Valentino

 

artisanal effort | regular shots of signature red | Awe-inspiring silhouettes & workmanship | Craftsmanship taken to a completely different level | Italian heritage kept intact | Aptly themed: A garden in full-bloom

 

SILHOUETTES: embroidered crepe and tulle capes, crisp cream tailored daywear, suits and flowy ball gowns, structured dresses.

 

COLORS:  Black, ecru, red, white, floral motifs, pale pink and mother of pearls

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