You Have to see THIS!

[papertiger]

...because it's soooooooooooooo beautiful

Not ironic (although there is irony) not shocking (although there are 'brave' moments) not ugly-is-beautiful (although it is aesthetically challenging).

Julien Dossena did a fantastic job.



I want everything but can't afford a single thing. That's not going to stop me.

I'm going to more to JPG-land, wear lamé to the supermarket and sheer bias-cut dresses over unitards for work, and always with a a medieval crown.

Anybody going to join me?

 

[Evia]

No , but I loved it. Those fitted jackets especially

 

[cecchetti]

Well, I’ve Also been following Couture week, also love JPG, but have to admit that the Valentino show took me back to my days of working there over 30 years ago, (called Un Chateau), although I no longer have the lifestyle for ballgowns etc, and definitely no budget.
(I Did used to go to the Couture Chanel shows, where I bought a skirt, and a Chanel Couture suit, and whilst I lived in Paris 2 sublime YSL Haute Couture silk Breton knitted tops..but that was a lifetime ago).
The Valentino was my favourite to date this week, although I could only have fitted about 2 outfits into my current lifestyle , and probably each of those cost tens of thousands of Euros..

It doesn’t cost anything to watch though does it?

 

[papertiger]

No , but I loved it. Those fitted jackets especially

Yes, powerful!

The actual show was not OTT theatrical, which I liked, it let the clothes star.

The soundtrack made me laugh because I used to create stuff like that (Musique Concréte) when I was a teen. Worked though.

There was this top, a classic JPG surrealist-inspired piece, it makes me want get out my skirts made from ties again.
Or just wear ties - anyhow any way

 

[papertiger]

Well, I’ve Also been following Couture week, also love JPG, but have to admit that the Valentino show took me back to my days of working there over 30 years ago, (called Un Chateau), although I no longer have the lifestyle for ballgowns etc, and definitely no budget.
(I Did used to go to the Couture Chanel shows, where I bought a skirt, and a Chanel Couture suit, and whilst I lived in Paris 2 sublime YSL Haute Couture silk Breton knitted tops..but that was a lifetime ago).
The Valentino was my favourite to date this week, although I could only have fitted about 2 outfits into my current lifestyle , and probably each of those cost tens of thousands of Euros..

It doesn’t cost anything to watch though does it?

For mere inspiration watching is wonderful and worth it.

If you worked in couture, then you know how much work goes into those pieces, the structure underneath, the hours of make and re-make, the discussions, the finishing, you can appreciate how much detail goes into each one of these 'objects'.

I also used to work for a couture house, also a long time ago, but just vendeuse and only on Saturdays. Actually, I quite dreaded it but it taught me a lot. I think I was once sent home for what I wore to work . I bought a black, silk grosgrain crossover waistcoat with the money I earned, that was my one thing. The only couture I have apart from the waistcoat was bought preloved, made for someone else. Still works of art though, and wearable.

As for the cost, I could barely afford Schiaparelli PàP, goodness knows what Maison Schiaparelli couture costs. If I had the money, apart from JPG, I think I would still stick to collecting vintage couture and tailor if need be. Vintage Valentino was out of this world. I will get a 'High End' bespoke Gucci suit this year and that's the budget gone ha ha.

Thanks for the tip, I will have a look at the Valentino

 

[cecchetti]

For mere inspiration watching is wonderful and worth it.

If you worked in couture, then you know how much work goes into those pieces, the structure underneath, the hours of make and re-make, the discussions, the finishing, you can appreciate how much detail goes into each one of these 'objects'.

I also used to work for a couture house, also a long time ago, but just vendeuse and only on Saturdays. Actually, I quite dreaded it but it taught me a lot. I think I was once sent home for what I wore to work . I bought a black, silk grosgrain crossover waistcoat with the money I earned, that was my one thing. The only couture I have apart from the waistcoat was bought preloved, made for someone else. Still works of art though, and wearable.

As for the cost, I could barely afford Schiaparelli PàP, goodness knows what Maison Schiaparelli couture costs. If I had the money, apart from JPG, I think I would still stick to collecting vintage couture and tailor if need be. Vintage Valentino was out of this world. I will get a 'High End' bespoke Gucci suit this year and that's the budget gone ha ha.

Thanks for the tip, I will have a look at the Valentino

Vintage definitely , the 1990’s era of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino Alta Moda, Lagerfeld at Chanel etc combined with the glamour of the top 5 Supermodels (Linda Evangelista etc) or in the 80’s Ines de La Fressange for Chanel can never be repeated.

I still have a skirt from Christian Lacroix from 1996/7, it’s my oldest piece, I’ll wear it again when I have wedding to go to..

I Did buy a 1960’s Chanel suit in my early 20’s as well in Paris but it didn’t feel right and I sold it at Christie’s for the same amount.

I’m already looking forward to the January Couture shows, although I wish it was still the 1990’s in my heart, with a young Claudia Schiffer bubbling along in Chanel shell pink chiffon xxx

 

[Evia]

For mere inspiration watching is wonderful and worth it.

If you worked in couture, then you know how much work goes into those pieces, the structure underneath, the hours of make and re-make, the discussions, the finishing, you can appreciate how much detail goes into each one of these 'objects'.

I also used to work for a couture house, also a long time ago, but just vendeuse and only on Saturdays. Actually, I quite dreaded it but it taught me a lot. I think I was once sent home for what I wore to work . I bought a black, silk grosgrain crossover waistcoat with the money I earned, that was my one thing. The only couture I have apart from the waistcoat was bought preloved, made for someone else. Still works of art though, and wearable.

As for the cost, I could barely afford Schiaparelli PàP, goodness knows what Maison Schiaparelli couture costs. If I had the money, apart from JPG, I think I would still stick to collecting vintage couture and tailor if need be. Vintage Valentino was out of this world. I will get a 'High End' bespoke Gucci suit this year and that's the budget gone ha ha.

Thanks for the tip, I will have a look at the Valentino

I was lent a 1920’s dress to go to a party when I was about 20. It had been kept in the family but no one had been slim enough to wear it. It was all beaded tassels and I felt absolutely wonderful in it. I don’t remember that it had a named designer, but the work involved in it was incredible. I didn’t dare sit down all night!

 

[cecchetti]

I was lent a 1920’s dress to go to a party when I was about 20. It had been kept in the family but no one had been slim enough to wear it. It was all beaded tassels and I felt absolutely wonderful in it. I don’t remember that it had a named designer, but the work involved in it was incredible. I didn’t dare sit down all night!

The 1920’s flapper dresses were stunning, the first time hemlines ever went up-after the Wall Street Crash.
I’m trying to explain the relationship between politics and fashion to my 23 year old friend but she’s not really interested.
I’d have Loved to have been a Bright Young Thing in the 20’s , sipping cocktails in a wonderful dress, by Chanel..
Lucky you!xxxx

 

[cecchetti]

I have a great book which took me Years to source, the biography of Rose Bertin, Marie Antoinettes couturier (I modelled as her at Syon House when I was young and met the Duchess of Kent, I’ll post a pic when I have more time)- the fabrics were extraordinary.
Then I followed Charles Frederick Worth, the Father of Haute Couture, who still had a boutique near my London apartment behind Selfridges, which sold rtw and furs until it closed in the late 1990’s, I nearly bought a pink mink beret, I still regret not buying it.

But yes @papertiger the JPG show is Also great, I remember living near His boutique which was in the rue Vivienne (I lived in Le Palais Royal for 9 years), it was amazing, I used to go in to look, the tailoring was amazing ..the jackets out of this world-he could have come from Savile Row, like McQueen..

 

[cecchetti]

I also Loved the Fendi Couture 23/24 collection…
I found my perfect style..

Little black dress, black patent heels, small black bag, statement high jewellery.
Unfortunately I don’t think I have the budget for this look, or I’d buy it head to toe!

 

[IntheOcean]

Definitely liked some of the pieces! The black leather skirt and dark red blouse; the see-through dress and jacket with lace.

Completely out of my budget, too!

 

[papertiger]

I also Loved the Fendi Couture 23/24 collection…
I found my perfect style..

Little black dress, black patent heels, small black bag, statement high jewellery.
Unfortunately I don’t think I have the budget for this look, or I’d buy it head to toe!

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Even though, you could approximately 'dupe' this look, and maybe something fab you have already

 

[papertiger]

Definitely liked some of the pieces! The black leather skirt and dark red blouse; the see-through dress and jacket with lace.

Completely out of my budget, too!

Yes, absolutely!

I have a couple of polo neck unitards already but I bought a new Capizio unitard in the sale and will be wearing my '30s sheer, lace or silk satin bias/panel dresses over.

I also want to recreate the circlet 'crowns'. I feel like I should have one somewhere

 

[cecchetti]

Even though, you could approximately 'dupe' this look, and maybe something fab you have already

Lol, it IS my look, here I am, in my late 20’s , at a work Xmas party, in the boardroom , in Lachasse couture, (you can’t see the black patent stilettoes), and a mix of my own jewellery with a Collingwood diamond bangle!

 

[IntheOcean]

Yes, absolutely!

I have a couple of polo neck unitards already but I bought a new Capizio unitard in the sale and will be wearing my '30s sheer, lace or silk satin bias/panel dresses over.

I also want to recreate the circlet 'crowns'. I feel like I should have one somewhere

I do like what I'm seeing this year. Much more so than I used to. Over the last few years, I didn't really like much of what was in fashion.