Couture Fashion Week: Monday

When it comes to couture, those who don't appreciate fashion as much ask what is the point and think that it is more a charade than actual fashion. Once upon a time, couture was a huge industry but now it is reserved for celebrities and the elite only. What couture shows do though are bring us something mesmerizing. They bring us something that we love to view because it's aesthetically fantastical. It takes us back to every girls secret dream of being some kind of princess and having a wardrobe full of gowns and beautiful garments. However, from a design perspective, it is not all about the dream. Couture lets designers introduce some of the most intricate handy work and new ways of construction which you can't see everyday because here is an exception.

And for me, there were two designers who stole the show yesterday.

Giambattista Valli creates my dream wardrobe. It is a lot of lace, in monchromatic colours with a sense of edginess to it. There are some absolutely stunning structures in this collection and the way sheers and lace are put together can be really appreciated. It is his own take on Hollywood glamour following on from the original SS12 shows but he does it in his own unique way.

The second designer I think was equally as great yesterday was of course Versace. Donatella  really pushed the boundaries here and gave us something really original. Using metal framework, she constructed gowns that were innovative but classy and really showed off what Versace can do. You really have to admire this collection in detail to understand the level of craftmanship and delicate designing that has gone into the garments.

Dior obviously delivered as always and yes, it was again very stunning. It was very Dior though and very expected. Thats not to say there is huge beauty and talent oozing from what was put down the runway.