Paris Haute Couture Week was back with its in-person action (with a few fashion films as exceptions). The high-heeled energy on the cobbled streets of the capital of France resurged as couturiers welcomed their seasonal attendees to wear and witness their latest creations. Exhibitions, elegant soirees, small-scale concerts (hello, Katy Perry for Louis Vuitton) filled… Continue reading 5 Trends Spotted During Paris Couture Week Fall 2021
Guo Pei is a known name in her home country, but the first thing that strikes the rest of the world upon hearing her name is Rihanna’s 25 kg Met Gala 2015 dress. It took over two arduous years in the making to go on and become an instant internet sensation. This phenomenon of a… Continue reading #ELLEFirstLook: China’s Most Prominent Couturier Guo Pei Gives An Insight Into Her Journey
On Thursday night, Vaishali Shadangule created history by becoming the first Indian female designer that has been invited by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode to present at Paris Haute Couture Week 2021. Showcased at Lycée Victor Duruy, a high school on the left bank in Paris, the collection titled Shwas marked… Continue reading Vaishali S. Became The First Indian Female Designer To Represent India At The Paris Couture Week
Even after several successful showcases at the Paris Fashion Week over the years, you can hear the palpable nerves in Rahul Mishra’s voice as he talks about his latest couture collection at the Haute Couture Week. While it’s surreal to watch the end result unfold at a show in all its fashionable glory, it’s a… Continue reading Rahul Mishra’s Fall Couture Collection Beautifully Depicts The 5 Elements Of Nature
Fashion connoisseurs gathered at the Palais Galliera across the Eiffel Tower in Paris to watch the latest Chanel Fall 2021 Couture presentation unfold last night. Virginie Viard’s first few outings as the head honcho of Chanel paid subtle homages to its former chief Karl Lagerfeld, but with her latest collection, you can finally view more… Continue reading Chanel Fall Couture 2021 Collection Brings Impressionism To Life
After a series of visual presentations through fashion films and digital shows, Dior is back on the runway with an in-person spectacle for Paris Couture Week Fall 2021. This season, Maria Grazia Chiuri (creative director, Dior) shifted the focus to the art of embroidery. Each piece depicted a unique story that started from basic materiality… Continue reading Dior’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Effortlessly Married Art With Functionality
Moroccan-born, Israeli designer Alber Elbaz passed away April 24 due to Covid-19 complications. The announcement was made via Swiss Luxury house Richemont, the investors in Elbaz’s latest venture AZ Factory, the solo label that marked his comeback after a long hiatus. Known for resuscitating the oldest Parisian brand Lanvin, Alber’s most significant work came out… Continue reading RIP Alber Elbaz: ELLE Traces The Israeli Designer’s Fashion Legacy
Soon after men’s Milano Fashion Week concluded with its futuristic and forward approach to fashion, the city of lights took the world by storm. Seen at this season’s Paris Fashion Week 2021 were head-turning bright colours, oh-so-pretty sequins, XL statement earrings and detailing that was hard to miss but easy to incorporate. Amidst the pandemic, the… Continue reading Paris Fashion Week 2021: All The Trends We Loved From The Spring-Summer Showcase
