Wednesday, July 13, 2011

For the love of couture... and Valentino!


As you may have noticed I am a huge fan of Valentino (see here, here and here). I cried when he retired on 2008 (have you watched his fabulous documentary yet? 'The last emperor' is a must see!) but Valentino Garavani left a legacy of luxury and the show did go on! Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli displayed a breath-taking Haute Couture FW11 collection and kept the house of Valentino's integrity and commitment with perfection, craftsmanship (one coat took 750 hours to make), luxurious fabrics and intricate details: beads, lace, feathers, burnout velvet and metallic brocade. All that paired with simple silhouettes and classic shapes that left me wondering if I will ever wear such a couture piece...
Who is your favorite designer?
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22 comments:

  1. There are just heavenly! When it comes to the classic designers it will have to be - Oscar de la Renta but I'm currently loving Erdem...xx

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  2. Wow, these dresses looks absolutely breathtaking! The details are amazingly beautiful. Like Anastasia, I love Oscar de la Renta, too! :) Good post, Vanessa!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  3. I LOVE these, but must admit I have been in love with Elie Saab lately - gorgeous. But then again there are many, I can't even begin to pick.
    A xx

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  4. This is a wonderful collection. The opulence of the fabrics is splendid and makes even a simple design so luxurious. xx's

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  5. AMAZING!!! That first gown might just be the prettiest one I have ever set eyes on... major swoon! xo

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  6. Hands down Elie Saab. I am going to save up to buy 1 of his gowns one day. :) It will take me a while, but I am going to do it!
    -Linh

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  7. Amazingly beautiful gowns...so elegant...I love them all!
    I can't pick one designer...but for this year and for his last collection definitely Elie Saab.
    Your blog is lovely...I'm now following you..please drop by mine if you have time :)
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  8. beautiful post, i lvoe the delicate lace used in the collection.. id not' have a favourite designer.. but I did love christian dior before :)

    natalie
    http://lucyandtherunaways.blogspot.com

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  9. I love your blog he is so wonderful

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  10. These are gorgeous! Loving the golds! Have a fabulous weekend, Kellie xx

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  11. Beautiful beautiful Valentino!
    Favorite designer... hm... that is a hard one... I have to say D&G!

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  12. Hello my dear! Catching up on your lovely space (its been a crazy month)!
    These are heavenly dresses. Valentino does it right!
    I would love to have a night wearing one of these beauties.
    Hope you are having a lovely weekend!
    <3
    Anna

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  13. one of my fave couture pieces.

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  14. so gorgeous. i don't exactly have a favorite designer.. but valentino is definitely up there. each piece is a work of art!

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  15. WOW,WOW,WOW!!!Oscar de la Renta is my favourite!
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  16. So classic really. And fancy. I'm not sure I have a fav designer but those last two are pretty spectacular!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  17. These dresses are stunning and absolutely gorgeous! I especially love the metallic ones :)
    I hope you have had a great weekend!
    May you have a wonderful week filled with all good things, friend! xoxo

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  18. Wonderful dresses !!
    I think that all the italian designers are among the best ones .. Also Chanel and Dior are in my favourtites ;)

    good luck for your works !!

    Vale

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  19. Oh me oh my, this looks like a dream! These outfits are so stunning and romantic even...

    xx

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  20. gorgeous friend, simply gorgeous! and I MISS YOU! Sorry I've been MIA! I'm catching up on all your lovliness now. THANK YOU for your thoughts for my Dad and our family. He is doing wonderful now! I could feel your LOVE!

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  21. oi querida!! Feliz Dia do Amigo pra você também!! obrigada pela visitinha, Vá!!!

    Ah, meu favorito tem sido Eli Saab há um tempão, embora Valentino seja imbatível, amo as criações femininas do Eli. bjs
    Carmen

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  22. i love all these looks !!! great post!

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