“Couture is a continuous beginning”…. Those were the words of the beloved Pierpaolo Piccioli in his sublime show in Rome; and I could not agree more. We have been moved in the late years so much that every day feels like a beginning… It is up to each one of us to imagine into being an extraordinary and beautiful beginning, over and over; and so it is and will be.
Runways were filled with dreamlike silhouettes, breathtaking fabrics, materials and detailing; entrancing colors, volumes and lines. One can only feel infinitely grateful for so much beauty.
Here some fascinating inspirations to absorb….
REGAL VOLUMES
Perfectly-thought, XL, elegant contours balanced out or all the way, in gorgeous hues. (Valentino)
PURE ROMANCE
Romantic gala gowns in wonderful pastels, neutral and light shimmery tones; with ultra-artful beading, embroidery, motifs, detailing and perfect transparencies. (Elie Saab)
BUCOLIC BLOOMING
Exquisite floral 3D motifs, patterns, and details; many on sheer wonderful downs. (Fendi)
MASCULINE PANACHE
Great suits and ensembles inspired in elegant and nonchalant masculinity; mostly with extra volume and asymmetric lines. (Viktor & Rolf)
GOLDEN QUEEN
Sublime long golden gowns; spectacular shimmery fabrics, breathtaking beading, embroideries and motifs; many with marvelous capes and tails. (Zuhair Murad)
ELEGANT CUTOUTS
Strategically placed, elegant cutouts on spectacular queen-like dresses. (Elie Saab)
MODERN SIMPLICITY
Monochromatic dresses and ensembles with simple modern lines and silhouettes. (Armani Privé)
PERFECT ASYMMETRY
Great asymmetric draping, ruching, plisé, tiers, embellishments, lines and silhouettes. (Alexis Mabille)
RICH FEATHERS
Luxurious, super rich feathers as standout detailing on trims, necklines, sleeves and skirts or as a total look. (Giambattista Valli)
SIMPLY BLACK
Fabulous short or long dresses, and suits in full-black; with perfect simple lines, and very little or no extra detailing. (Schiaparelli)
MIDRIFF SUBTLE EXPOSURE
Sexy yet elegant midriff-bearing through cutouts, transparencies and cropped tops; accompanied by lovely straight or voluminous skirts and bottoms. (Zuhair Murad)
FULL ON TULLE
Head-to-toe feminine tulle dresses, in sweet or strong colors; with plenty of body and structure; specially on A-line skirts. (Giambattista Valli)
THE BLAZER DRESS
Sexy blazer-dresses. Specially gorgeous were those in shimmering materials with sensual pantyhose. (Rahul Mishra)
BLACK & WHITE
Sophisticated, classic black and white gowns, suits and tuxedos; as well as special, creative ensembles with some punk inspiration. (Jean Paul Gaultier)
Life is a runway!
Much love,
Gaby
*Pictures are not mine. They belong to Vogue Runway App and its beyond fabulous collaborators.
