Re-Visiting the Art of Valentino’s Spring 2015 Couture Collection

Glittery cloud dress aside, there is nothing particularly 2015 about Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s designs for Valentino Spring 2015 Couture…but that is the point. With so many labels charging forward into the realm of technology and pop culture, Valentino provides a surprisingly refreshing reminder of the romantic, evocative qualities of a stunningly beautiful gown, … Continue reading Re-Visiting the Art of Valentino’s Spring 2015 Couture Collection

Revisiting the Art of Comme des Garçons S/S 2012 RTW

What is it about a collection that inspires us to revisit it years later? The speed with which designers are expected to churn out collections is truly alarming. Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer, Pre-Fall, Resort. It is no wonder that even before the dust of a particular collection settles, that designer’s subsequent collection is already walking down the runway. For that … Continue reading Revisiting the Art of Comme des Garçons S/S 2012 RTW