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By Zaid Taji Farouki

Wearable Drawings

Elvira ‘t Hart created an avant garde collection that will give the impression that the piece has been drawn or sketched on the wearer. She achieved these looks by laser-cutting leather and attaching it to a white fabric. The first two pictures I have posted show her sketches and how she wanted the garments to look like, the other pictures show the actual collection. Take a look at the collection:

Pictures were taken from ssense.com

Les Heures Fabuleuses de Cartier

This collection by Cartier backs the idea that a watch is now considered a piece of jewelry, it no longer just serves the sole purpose of knowing time, but it has evolved over the years. This collection plays around with the idea that the watch can transform into a ring, pendent, brooch, necklace, cuff and a tiara. Here are pictures of the collection, but to truly know how the collection works watch the video bellow.

David Yurman

Prêt-à-Porter fashion shows will be starting in the few upcoming days. In the meanwhile lets look at things that we could obsess about. Today I came across this David Yurman Haute Joaillerie necklace, it is made out of diamonds and emeralds. I can just imagine how breathtaking it would be on any woman that puts it on.

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Giambattista Valli – Spring 2013 Couture

In this collection you can notice that some of the designs distort the hips, I love the concept and Idea behind it, but such a design would not appeal to a woman with curves as it will enlarge her figure. Ann Hathaway chose one of his dresses for the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards). Take a look  at my favorite pieces from the collection:

PS to reduce page clutter I am going to make a slideshow. So in order to see the pieces just click left and right on the slideshow to see the entire collection.

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Pictures were taken by Marcus Tondo / gorunway

Jean Paul Gaultier – Spring 2013 Couture

I felt that his inspiration for this collection was based from Persian and Indian traditional clothing but somehow it was also mixed with modern designs. Take a look for yourself and tell me what you think about it. Here are my favorite pieces out of the collection:

PS to reduce page clutter I am going to make a slideshow. So in order to see the pieces just click left and right on the slideshow to see the entire collection.

 

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pictures were taken by Yannis Vlamos

Elie Saab – Pre-Fall 2013

This guy is pure genius, I still can’t decide which collection is better, the couture collection or this collection. (Click here for the couture collection) Take a look at my favorite pieces, I seriously drooled while looking at the collection. My favorite pieces in this collection are the long dresses. Enjoy the collection!

PS to reduce page clutter I am going to make a slideshow. So in order to see the pieces just click left and right on the slideshow to see the entire collection.

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Valentino – Spring 2013 Couture

Below you will find my favorite pieces from the collection, but by far what I love the most were the cape dresses, I also loved the pipping and detailing on the white dresses. I have mentioned yesterday about how capes are this season’s “it” piece, here is another designer that included capes in his collection, so keep an eye on them when shopping. Enjoy!

PS to reduce page clutter I am going to make a slideshow. So in order to see the pieces just click left and right on the slideshow to see the entire collection.

All photos were taken by Marcus Tondo / go runway

Zuhair Murad – Spring Couture 2013

I liked Zuhair Murad’s collection due to it’s limited pallet as well as the detailing on the dresses. We have recently seen many cloaks come down the runways, therefore, I believe its one of this year’s must haves, so keep an eye on them while shopping. Below are my favorite looks from the Zuhair Murad Spring 2013 Couture collection. Enjoy!

PS to reduce page clutter I am going to make a slideshow. So in order to see the pieces just click left and right on the slideshow to see the entire collection.

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Pictures were taken by Giovanni Giannoni

Chanel – Couture Spring 2013

I am just speechless, I loved every bit of the Chanel Couture runway show. I specially loved the venue, it somehow allows me to be transported to a different dimension where dreams come true. Take a look at my favorite pieces from the show:

PS to reduce page clutter I am going to make a slideshow. So in order to see the pieces just click left and right on the slideshow to see the entire collection.

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All the pictures were taken by Marcus Tondo

Elie Saab – Couture Spring 2013

I can’t write much right now because I am in class and I had to sneak this to all of you. Enjoy!

All above photos were taken by Yannis Vlamos / gorunway

Christian Dior – Couture Spring 2013

It has been rumored that Anna Wintour skipped Obama’s inauguration to just to be at the Christian Dior runway show. So as expected the runway show was spectacular, I think we have just found the garden of heaven and everyone is wearing Dior Couture. Here are my favorite pieces from the collection.

Ps click on the pictures to enlarge them.

All of the pictures above were taken by Marcus Tondo / go runway

Atelier Versace – Couture Spring 2013

Couture week started yesterday with the Versace runway show. On some days I will be posting more than once, so keep posted, and I hope you enjoy my posts. Here are my favorite pieces from the runway show:

Ps click on the pictures to enlarge them.

All the photos were taken by Marcus Tondo

Fall 2013 – Hermès

I love the bright colors used in this collection, it adds diversity to ones closet in the winter. I also loved the crocodile leather jacket. Here are my favorite pieces from the collection:

Fall 2013 – Dior Homme

I loved the belts that were included in the collection, it visually gives the wearer a smaller waist. Furthermore, during the collection many shirts and suits and a geometrical design in it (the circle with the triangle in the middle), I may not be the biggest fan of this print or shape, but I enjoyed the collection as a whole. Take a look at my favorite pieces from the collection:

all photos were taken by Yannis Vlamos/ gorunway

Fall 2013 – Valentino

I enjoyed watching this Valentino runway show, I specially loved the leather stripe that they added to the coats. I also enjoyed the leather jackets, what I loved most about them is the clean cuts. Enjoy the collection!

All above photos were taken by Marcus Tondo/ gorunway