All articles tagged with #couture
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Vogue
Kim Kardashian attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala wearing a full-head mask and a nude couture gown by Maison Margiela, showcasing her ongoing fascination with elaborate, masked fashion inspired by the house's fall 2025 collection and her previous high-profile masked looks.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Angelina Jolie expressed her concern over the decline of free expression in the US, stating she no longer recognizes her country, while promoting her film 'Couture' at the San Sebastian Film Festival. She highlighted the dangers of divisive and limiting actions on personal freedoms, reflecting broader worries about free speech in the US amid political tensions. Jolie also shared personal reflections on her health struggles and her mother's battle with cancer.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
'Couture' is a low-key, neutrally toned drama set during Paris Fashion Week, featuring Angelina Jolie as a film director dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis amidst a backdrop of fashion industry characters. The film emphasizes humanizing the fashion world without the typical glamour or drama, focusing instead on personal stories and subtle tensions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
'Couture' is a contemplative film exploring vulnerability, mortality, and resilience through Angelina Jolie's character, Maxine, set against the backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, but its execution is considered ponderous and somewhat disjointed, despite powerful moments and intimate performances.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Schiaparelli, a historic fashion house, has gained viral fame through celebrity appearances and innovative designs inspired by 1940s archives, emphasizing celebrity dressing as a key part of its strategy, with recent high-profile clients like Lauren Sánchez and celebrities at Paris Couture Week showcasing its buzzy, futuristic, war-inspired aesthetic.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vogue Business
Alessandro Michele, former creative director of Gucci, has been appointed as the new creative director of Valentino. His debut collection for the luxury fashion house will be Spring/Summer 2025, to be unveiled during Paris Fashion Week in September. Michele expressed immense joy and a sense of responsibility in joining Valentino, and will be working from the brand's studio in Rome. His appointment reunites him with Valentino's CEO, Jacopo Venturini, with whom he previously worked at Gucci. Michele's transformative impact at Gucci has sparked anticipation for his influence at Valentino, as the brand looks to recalibrate its classical expression of beauty through his creative vision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by InStyle
Paris Spring Couture Week showcased a range of wearable street style looks, including oversized separates, shimmering knits, creamy coats, subtle romance, and playful proportions, offering practical style inspiration for everyday outfits. From maxi dresses with moto jackets to statement skirts and modern mod ensembles, the chicest guests at Paris Fashion Week demonstrated how to stay chic and comfortable in the chilly and dreary weather, providing plenty of outfit ideas for fashion enthusiasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Jennifer Lopez, 54, turned heads at the Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week in a deeply plunging sage green gown with a dramatic floral cape, showcasing her ample assets and curvaceous physique. She also attended the Schiaparelli show in a quirky coat and sunglasses, standing out with her unique fashion choices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Chanel's spring couture show in Paris featured a ballet-inspired collection centered around the theme of buttons, paying homage to the freedom of movement in ballet and dance. The show also included a cinematic prelude and a dazzling display of gowns echoing the style of the Ballets Russes. Meanwhile, Giorgio Armani's couture show redefined excess with a display of shimmering bejeweled bodices and a celebration of exuberance, while Alexis Mabille showcased classic glamour and Stephane Rolland presented a new generation of couturiers with experimental styles and an Arabian mystique theme.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Schiaparelli's 2024 couture show in Paris featured a life-size robot baby doll and a cocktail dress covered in tech waste, symbolizing the intersection of humanity and technology. Creative director Daniel Roseberry used old phones, calculators, wires, motherboards, and CDs as embellishments, tapping into the Y2K nostalgia trend. The pieces serve as a warning of an inhuman, robot-powered future while recontextualizing tech waste from a simpler era, reflecting on the cultural and social significance of outdated technology.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Schiaparelli's couture show at Paris Fashion Week featured a viral moment with model Maggie Maurer cradling a bedazzled robot baby on the runway, sparking a social media frenzy. The creative director, Daniel Roseberry, incorporated themes of the Wild West and the unknown into the collection, drawing inspiration from the fashion house's surrealist DNA and the astronomical legacy of Giovanni Schiaparelli.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Rihanna made a stylish statement at Dior's spring 2024 couture show in Paris, donning a modern interpretation of the iconic New Look silhouette with a black moiré wrap jacket and pencil skirt. Known for her longstanding relationship with the brand, Rihanna has been a front-row fixture at Dior and previously collaborated with the fashion house on a collection of sunglasses. The event also saw the attendance of other stars like Anya Taylor-Joy and Carla Bruni, while Dior himself is set to be the subject of a new Apple TV+ series.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
The 2024 Golden Globes red carpet showcased a stunning array of celebrity fashion, with stars like Emily Blunt, Ali Wong, Reese Witherspoon, Brie Larson, and Jennifer Aniston dazzling in custom-made couture. Vibrant colors, delicate adornments, and sequins were prominent, with standout looks from Leonardo DiCaprio, Billie Eilish, Emma Stone, and others. From classic elegance to bold statements, the red carpet was a showcase of style and glamour.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Page Six
The Academy Museum Gala 2023 red carpet was filled with a star-studded lineup of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner, Alicia Vikander, and Hailey Bieber, who showcased their fashion choices from top designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton. The event was a showcase of glamorous couture and high fashion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WWD
Florence Pugh, Naomie Ackie, and other celebrities attended Valentino's couture show at Château de Chantilly, where the golden hour sunset provided a magical backdrop. Guests praised the show's execution and the exquisite beauty of the clothes. Pugh wore a sheer lavender gown and had fun posing for dramatic photos. Ackie reminisced about her first couture show experience with Valentino and expressed her nervousness in the striking setting. Emma Chamberlain carried two Valentino V handbags, and other notable guests included Son Ye-jin, Nicole Ari Parker, Raye, and Saint Jhn.