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Boucheron Like a Queen hypnotic blue bracelet paved with aquamarines and diamonds, with blue lacquer, in white gold. Courtesy Boucheron
The high jewelry showcases got off to a sparkling start this past couture week. Boucheron, Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Buccellati all featured colored gems with baubles the size of wide eyes. Boucheron looked to the late Queen Elizabeth II for inspiration. Her majesty had received a Boucheron Art Deco acquamarine and diamond double clip brooch for her 18th birthday from her family. This piece of jewelry joined the British Royal Family on July 31, 1937 through Prince George, Duke of Kent, who purchased it from the Boucheron boutique in London. Queen Elizabeth wore the piece for the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee on June 5, 2012 ; on May 8, 2020, for the 75th anniversary of the speech by George VI announcing the end of World War II ; and on the 70th anniversary of her coronation on February 6, 2022. From this archive piece, creative director Claire Choisne took inspiration and designed 18 contemporary pieces that form the collection Histoire du style, Like a Queen.
Boucheron Like a Queen moon white necklace. Courtesy Boucheron
“The severity and geometry of the Art Deco design, tempered by the softness and light blue hue of the aquamarines, always fascinated me. I was touched by the sentimental value of this double clip, which Queen Elizabeth II wore at pivotal moments in her reign,” says Choisne.  Each new piece of the collection reflects the unique spirit of the two cerulean clips. “On certain jewelry sets, we broke down the original geometry of the design. On others, we took the opposite approach: we compacted the Art Deco design. And elsewhere, we brought in another dimension by playing on the colors of the gemstones,” she adds.
CARTIER
Cartier Beautés du monde collection featuring the Spelendens necklace. Courtesy Cartier
At the Ritz Paris, Cartier unveiled the final chapter of its Beautés du monde collection. “Seeing the beauty of the world, preserving it, and above all, enriching it, is a passion that has continuously influenced the maison’s philosophy,” stated the notes. The Spelendens necklace, featured above, replicates the undulating fins of a fighting fish and features a cascade of spinel beads selected for their harmony of colors and increasing size. Each bead is held within a type of invisible cap by a tiny nail whose surface plays with the light “like water would over the scales of a fish,” explained the house. The supple bib necklace is lined with nine oval and pear spinels totaling 27.79 carats and is studded with square- and lozenge-shaped diamonds.
Cartier high jewelry Obi necklace. Courtesy Cartier
The Cartier Obi necklace draws inspiration from Japanese fabrics decorated with the rising sun motif. The Obi necklace pays tribute to the culture of Japan with this rare piece composed of eight cabochon-cut emeralds, including a 12.53-carat specimen from Zambia; the pendant motif can be detached and worn as a brooch. The roundness of the cabochons contrasts with the motif’s geometry, which is punctuated by small calibrated rubies and delicate, custom-cut onyx inserts. Green, red, and black hues are a signature chromatic harmony for Cartier; the maison has created unprecedented color combinations since the start of the 20th century. In keeping with Cartier’s tradition of transformable pieces, the pendant motif detaches to be worn as a brooch.
GUCCI
Gucci high jewelry bracelet featuring an oval-shaped 16 carat rubellite tourmaline. Courtesy Gucci
At its Place Vendôme boutique, Gucci added a selection of new pieces to its Hortus Deliciarum high jewelry collection. Meaning ‘Garden of Delights’ in Latin, Hortus Deliciarum is a blend of Gucci’s heritatge of Italian craftsmanship and creativity. The third chapter since the collection’s launch in 2019 takes inspiration from the world of travel. Multicolored stones are inspired by the concept of prismatic beauty and specifically designed to catch the light. The above gold bracelet showcases a diamond-embellished chevron pattern and an oval-shaped 16 carat rubellite tourmaline, offering a geometric interplay of straight lines and smooth curves. This piece takes 200 hours to produce.
Gucci gold, diamond, and emerald high jewelry ring. Courtesy Guicci
Gucci purchases gold and platinum from suppliers who respect the values of social and environmental responsibility at any stage during the jewelry supply chain. Gold is from conflict-free sources and the maison buys diamonds from suppliers who give guarantees to be conflict-free, in compliance with the Kimberley Process. The Kering Gold Fund has contributed to the reforestation of an area of 116 hectares of the Amazonian rainforest in French Guyana, planting 214,780 trees. In collaboration with the NGO Solidaridad, the Fund supported a project dedicated to the empowerment of women who live near the gold mines in Ghana.
LOUIS VUITTON
Louis Vuitton high jewelry fantasy necklace and earrings. Courtesy Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Spirit high jewelry collection, unveiled last year, features its final chapter with 30 unique pieces designed by Francesca Amfitheatrof, the house’s artistic director for watches and jewelry. Featuring graphic shapes and the codes of the maison, liberty, destiny, fantasy, and radiance, the pieces are made exclusively in the Parisian ateliers. “I don’t think anything else in the world has the power to hold the spirit of the person so much as jewelry does,” comments Amfitheatrof of jewelry’s powerful effect.
Louis Vuitton radiance bracelet. Courtesy Louis Vuitton
Amfitheatrof imagines her creations “as jewels of armor, a protection that shields the woman’s identity, and soul, as she is emboldened to courageously go forth. The above flexible, two-strand necklace of interlaced Vs and chevrons feature two star-cut diamonds that ascend the necklace.This five-strand cuff bracelet and ear cuffs feature Spessarite garnets placed in a geometry of pyramids, triangles, and diamond paved V signatures.
CHANEL
Chanel pique aiguille high jewelry watches. Courtesy Chanel
Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the Chanel watchmaking creation studio, was inspired by Mademoiselle Chanel’s  atelier to create this new collection. On rue Cambon, Chanel always kept two tools to hand: a pair of scissors suspended from a ribbon worn round her neck like a sautoir, and on her wrist, a seamstress’s pincushion. Now, he has borrowed this tool to create the Mademoiselle Privé Pique-Aiguilles watch. “I like the image of this functional piece of jewelry that adorns the wrists of seamstresses,” he notes.  The dressmaking accoutrement takes shape as pin-cushion watches. He audaciously imagines five tableaux for this collection: a lacework of camellias, a composition of iconic bags, jewels strewn on black tweed, a diamond embroidery, and a jacket at the pattern stage. “I am fascinated by the design of objects whose architecture is the product of a practical need. In terms of style, the pincushion commands authority on the wrist, with presence and impact,” comments Chastaingt. “Its outsize format does not detract from its comfort in any way, and it adapts to all wrists. I love the random design of needles on the surface of the cushion. Organized or disorganized, the pinheads pricked into the fabric dome create a decorative effect that evolves with the progress of the seamstress’s work. I have adopted the spirit of this tool to create a watch. While its architecture has the boldness of simplicity, its oversized dial flirts with excess and offers an incredible space for expression.”
BUCCELATI 
Buccellati high jewelry ring. Courtesy Buccellati
Buccellati showcased its new Macri Color collection during Paris couture week. The collection features button or pendant earrings, rings, and cuff bracelets.  Conceived by Gianmaria Buccellati, second generation of the Buccellati family, this noble collection is inspired by the femininity of his daughter MariaCristina. Buccellati took the first syllables of her two names, calling the new design in “Macri,” a stalwart of the house for 40 years.
Buccellati high jewelry earring. Courtesy Buccellati
Buccellati’s “rigato” engravings, savoir-faire hailing from the Italian renaissance era, see gold shimmer like silk. Buccellati features rare stones with exceptional colors, mixed with white and yellow gold, carved like silk and lace. “The Buccellati jewels stand out for their design and for the techniques used to create them, such as the hand-engraving technique, dating back to the ancient goldsmithing traditions of the Italian “bottega” during the Renaissance times. The shapes of the collections are inspired by the historical archive drawings and by the very first creations of the founder, Mario Buccellati.

Virginie Viard once again called upon Xavier Veilhan – with whom she has worked three times – to create the animal-inspired set for her spring/summer 2023 Chanel couture showcase, which ultimately became the starting point for her collection.

The show set featured moving cardboard animals
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If tripping out on a Tuesday morning doesn’t sound very Chanel, allow Virginie Viard and her faithful set collaborator Xavier Veilhan to surprise you. The show they put on in an imagined city square within the Grand Palais Ephémère – the house’s stand-in venue on Place Joffre while the real deal gets refurbished – came with a rave soundtrack, giant spinning horses and elephants (and what looked like a gigantic wedding cake), and enough top hats, bow ties and three-dimensional ruffles to make Lewis Carroll lightheaded. It was great fun: as guests took their seats, large-scale takes on the bestiary Gabrielle Chanel kept in her Rue Cambon apartment – objects portraying horses, lions, camels, birds etc – rolled around the floor before models stepped out of them like Trojan horses and zigzagged their way through this impromptu sculpture park.
It was a dialogue between the set and the collection
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“For the third time, Virginie is working with Xavier Veilhan and it’s a very good starting point for the collection. Virginie loves seeing what he is able to propose, and it’s a dialogue between them. Here, it’s a new experience, daring to include unexpected elements which give a story. It’s her vision from the Chanel bestiary but a very modern approach,” Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel’s president of fashion, said before the show. “I found it interesting to evoke the relationships to animals which is constantly evolving in our societies. This time I wanted to move towards something immediate and straightforward, with lightness and fantasy, without being naïve,” Veilhan commented. While there was a rawness and minimalism to the set-up, the outcome was light-hearted – a feeling backed up by Felix’s techno “Don’t You Want Me” from 1992.
Bestiary motifs adorned the collection
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“I see more than ever the décor pushing the collection. It’s a lancement of the collection,” Pavlovsky said. “Virginie uses décor to maximise the details, and it’s working pretty well for Chanel. Working with different artistic compositions helps to launch and position the collection. She uses it to give maximum visibility.” The bestiary motifs filtered into the garments themselves, in large crystal dog head embellishments, sparkly embroidery collages of bunnies and cats, and the swallow-stitched veil that adorned the bride (who emerged from a colossal rolling elephant). This was by no means a cutesy collection, however. Viard adapted the animal motifs into silhouettes that were simplified both in volumes and hemlines: short shorts and miniskirt-suits, long-line column dresses, and tuxedo-inspired tailoring elements.
It was inspired by parades
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Viard cited parades and majorettes as inspirations for the collection, something that could easily have manifested in a very different expression had she not reduced and distilled her influences the way she did. When constructions intensified, like the dense micro-ruffling of a rigid A-line skirt and a floor-length coat, or the polite petticoats adorned in tactile flower applique, she maintained her purified approach. It materialised in a mainly black and white palette, with occasional dusty colours. “I like it when the marvellous bursts forth and the course of events is interrupted,” she said, referring to the set, but the same could be said for her own creations. In the unlikely meeting she staged between couture, pageantry and techno, the Chanel collection emerged triumphantly sophisticated.
Fashion Manifesto is coming to the V&A
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For Chanel, the haute couture show was the first of many events to come in 2023. Pavlovsky, who was wearing a sparkly tie to go with Viard’s rave, said he was particularly looking forward to the arrival of Fashion Manifesto – originally launched at the Palais Galliera – at London’s V&A in September. Through the original dresses of Gabrielle Chanel, the exhibition showcases the impressive modernity of the founder’s earliest designs. “For us, it’s important for the new generations. I hope that this kind of modern link with the past will continue to exist,” he said, the techno beat of the couture rehearsals throbbing faintly in the background. “It’s to wake everybody up in the morning! It’s about joy,” he smiled. Did Pavlovksy ever rave? “My rave is between PowerPoints and shows!”
Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

Chanel
Chanel
In 1931 when Coco Chanel famously acquired her home in the Rue Cambon, it featured a number of animals that included a camel lampshade, a deer around the fireplace, and lion sculptures scattered around the late designer’s apartment. After viewing the apartment artist Xavier Veilhan came up with the idea, and it was clear, animals for couture were conceptualised. The staging featured a number of large wooden animals, with a circus style staging where models acted as ringmasters. Virginie Viards claims this playful collection is a youthful throng of dresses made for “real women” Viards approach was simple yet charming.
Armani
Armani
A historical rendition of the Harlequins, this checkered runway was something to be reveled in as the great Armani himself focused solely on one idea which threaded through the entire show. There were exits of pattern that gave a firm nod to the deco-jazz age and others which felt a little more 80’s in their flow. A true evening wear collection of beautifully crafted dresses.
Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier
An ’80s revival of powerful suiting and ostentatious dresses, Alexandre Vauthier’s showcase did not disappoint. With a recreation of the infamous Grace Jones jumpsuit and a parade of sharp shoulders and pops of color, this runway show was an ode to glamour. With our expectations for going out and buying investment evening wear pieces rising post-pandemic, this collection is our sign to re-direct our emotions through our outfits, Vauthier mentioned backstage “But it’s in the darker moments you need to be the most hopeful. There are two possibilities — to stop and sleep or to challenge yourself, and I think the second option is better.”
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille embraced every color of the rainbow this couture season with a flamboyant take on hues. Using the powerful song by Felix Da Housecat, “money success fame glamour” drove his theme home. Models sashayed down the runway in organza, brightly lit shades, gold, and draped and dropped waistlines. There was a nod to day-to-night dressing with an accessible number of shaped dresses, inviting every woman of all silhouettes to find something in the collection.
Stephane Rolland
Stephane Rolland
Stéphane Rolland’s show captivated his audience with a rendition of dresses that felt almost gospel. With the basis of his collection being routed from Rio in the 70’s all the way to the Greek Mythic legends of Orpheus and Eurydice. The entire collection was a feast for the eyes, with supersized jewelry pieces and large structured gowns, the richness of the show shone through and will certainly triumph on the red-carpet season. The final look which was worn by Oulimata Gallet felt other worldly and was a gilded Madonna sculpture, called Our Lady of Aparecida.
Below, check out some more looks from Day 2 of Paris Couture Week SS 2023
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Alexis Mabille

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Alexis Mabille

Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
With traveling fashion shows currently having a major moment, Chanel touched down in Dakar, Senegal on December 6 to unveil its latest Métiers d’Art collection in the heart of the former Palais de Justice. It made history, marking the first time the luxury French fashion house has hosted a runway show in West Africa. At the time of the announcement, the brand stated, “By choosing Dakar, the house wishes to make the savoir-faire of its métiers d’art resonate with the artistic and cultural energy of the city.” The Senegal capital is home to a thriving fashion industry, and home to recognized brands including Alicia Keys-loved Adama Paris, helmed by Dakar Fashion Week founder Adama Ndiaye.
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
The new Métiers d’Art collection is captured in a series of images shot by Senegalese photographer Malick Bodian and featuring models Alaato Jazyper and Loli Bahia. Captured by the River Seine in Paris, the pieces designed by creative director Virginie Viard and brought to life by the Maisons d’art take center stage. It includes a jacket with floral embroidery by Montex, a Lesage tweed sweatshirt blooming with camellias by flower-maker Lemarié, a skirt with pleating work by Lognon, and more.
“I always knew I wanted to do this kind of photos that reflect the relationship I have with the models,” shares Bodian. “I really like it when people see this in my pictures. I like it how the models are looking into my eyes, at the camera. I think it gives something very real, full of emotions, humanizing the photos. I like to show fashion in the most real way and I think that’s very rare.”

Check out more images from the collection below.
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
Photo: Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara. Courtesy of Chanel
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The Princess of Wales made a foray into the world of vintage earlier this year, opting for a series of pre-loved pieces while touring the Caribbean in March. But today, the royal arguably stepped out in her best vintage look to date, in the form of a Chanel tweed jacket in cobalt blue, dating back to 1995.
You can’t go far wrong with vintage Chanel. The Princess teamed the double-breasted jacket (which was originally worn down the runway by ’90s super Claudia Schiffer) with a pair of black tailored trousers and matching suede pumps for a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. Understated yet chic, it’s Kate’s working wardrobe at its best.
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It turns out the Princess is actually a long-standing vintage fan, with the royal debuting a red YSL jacket – which she’s had since her university days at St Andrews – while departing Belize earlier this year. She followed up that look with a striped turquoise and coral dress from the ’50s, sourced from Willow Hilson Vintage, and a ’60s orange beaded handbag by Wayne Taylor while in Jamaica.
While Kate is known for repeating looks from her own wardrobe, it‘s great to see her adding vintage (as well as sustainably-minded brands) into the mix, too. Long may it continue.
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Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

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With a closet full of rare and exclusive clothing and accessories, it’s no surprise that Kim Kardashian will pass some of them on to her four children. However, the beauty mogul and entrepreneur has recently revealed that her oldest daughter, North West will be the future owner of a special Chanel bag as part of matriarch and momager Kris Jenner‘s will.
Appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Kardashian recalled her first shoot with late designer Karl Lagerfeld in 2013, and how her mother Kris Jenner was the center of attention during it. Kardashian shared the anecdote and said how her mother showed up for her debut shoot with Chanel’s then-creative director, dressed head-to-toe in the brand’s vintage collection. “In walks none other than Kris Jenner, decked in head-to-toe vintage Chanel. Like, next level — the boots, the gloves, every accessory she can find, earrings, headband, hat, glasses, fanny pack, bag, backpack,” Kardashian said. “So, he falls in love with her. Doesn’t hardly even acknowledge that I’ve been like, sitting there, it’s all about Kris Jenner.”

The Skims founder shared that she had been excitedly anticipating a previously heard rumor that Lagerfeld gifted people a bag after their first shoot with him and her happiness catapulted after she saw him walk in with a unique crystal, Lego clutch. But to her dismay, Lagerfeld walked right past Kardashian and went over to Jenner, and handed her the bag. “I went into the bathroom, started hysterically crying. And I’m like pregnant, hormonal, flew all the way to Paris for this,” the mother-of-four said speaking of the incident. She also talked about how she hoped to gift the bag to her daughter one day and display it in her room. “I had this whole plan that this was gonna be the bag and it was gonna be displayed in her room. So my mom has a provision in her will that North gets the bag.”
Although Lagerfeld presented the crystal clutch to Jenner, he eventually also gifted Kardashian with her own Chanel bag at the end of another shoot.
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Photo: Courtesy Karl Lagerfeld
Even after the untimely passing away of the fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld carries forth his legacies into new collections and collaborations. Karl Lagerfeld has long since been the backbone of fashion, with his eye for detail and innovative, bold ideas. He changed the fashion world by introducing a legacy brand and building it into one of the most influential fashion businesses in the world – Chanel, which is only one of his many offerings to fashion.
Now, the brand Karl Lagerfeld has come together with supermodel Cara Delevingne for a very special project, a gender-neutral line of clothing. “When Karl passed away, Karl Lagerfeld asked me to help design a tribute limited-edition shirt. This was two years ago, and all the proceeds went to “Sauver la Vie”, a charity that funds medical research at the Paris Descartes University which Karl supported for many years,” Delevingne explains. “After that, we wanted to find another way to work together so this collaboration came about naturally. The collaboration focuses on genderless styles.” As she gears up to celebrate the new collab, she shares more on her style, the new collection, and her best memories with Karl.
How do you like to dress?
I personally dress in a way that allows me to play with gender. So when I was thinking about a collection that I wanted to exist but also that I wanted to be true to my personal style, I knew it needed to be genderless.
Do you think unisex is the future of fashion?
I think clothes should have the ability to be worn by everyone.
Photo: Courtesy Karl Lagerfeld
What is the message behind the collection?
Because this is a gender-neutral collection, I think the message is inclusivity. It doesn’t matter how you identify. There are pieces in this collection for everyone. It’s made for everyone.
What do you like about the Karl Lagerfeld brand?
At Karl, they are always innovating and pushing the bar of fashion. They do things that make a difference – which I absolutely adore, and fit in perfectly with who I am and what I believe in.
What have you learned from working with Hun Kim and the Karl Lagerfeld creative team?
I have learned that no goa/ is out of reach – to always strive for greatness.
What is your favorite piece of the collection and why?
Photo: Courtesy Karl Lagerfeld
I love the reversible bomber jacket. The blue faux fur is so cozy it feels like a cloud!
Which has been the most memorable moment for you during this collaboration?
Seeing all the clothes for the first time in person was a real pinch me moment.
How did you go about keeping the spirit of Karl Lagerfeld in your designs?
For me, Karl’s style is timeless, classic, chic, yet simple, and always has a twist which is what I kept in mind while making this collection.
How much creative input on the collection did you have?
I worked very much in collaboration with the Karl Lagerfeld design team. We went back and forth on designs for months, continually sharing ideas and making adjustments. Hun Kim, Karl Lagerfeld’s Design Director, and the creative team came over to meet me whilst I was filming in Prague so that we could work on the collection, and spent time in the studio in Amsterdam. I wanted to ensure the collection truly reflected my style.
How would you describe the collection to someone who hasn’t seen it?
Stylish, fun, and something for everyone!
What has surprised you about the creative process?
Photo: Courtesy Karl Lagerfeld
The amount of editing involved was totally unexpected. I just had such an abundance of ideas and narrowing them down was really the hardest part. I am fortunate that Hun understood my vision, and was able to guide me through the process of editing the collection.
The collection embodies inclusivity. Who, in your opinion is the audience/target group for this collection?
Everyone!!
Do you remember the first time you met Karl in person? If so, what do you remember?
It was at my first Chanel show, and the first time I met him, I was immediately blown away by his kindness and generosity
What did Karl teach you?
Karl really taught me the importance of embracing your weirdness. He was uniquely himself and he really didn’t care what anyone else thought. I try to live with that attitude every day.
What is your funniest memory with Karl?
Going to dinner with him, picking his brain, and listening to his stories would always leave me with sore cheeks after laughing so hard
What three things did you love the most about Karl?
His creativity, his intellect, and his love for the people he cared about
What do you think would be his reaction on the collection?
Photo: Courtesy Karl Lagerfeld
I know he would love it – that’s the most rewarding part of this experience.
What is your favorite memory of Karl Lagerfeld?
One of my favorite things to do with Karl was to sit with him alone and hear stories about his past. His life was so fascinating. Getting to know him was my favorite memory. However, / will always deeply cherish each moment we had together. His personality was infectious, and I was always elated to be in his presence.
In your opinion, what is Karl’s greatest legacy?
Karl is his own greatest legacy. Everything he did will be remembered and seen as an inspiration for future generations.
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. If you’re currently planning your big day, there’s no way you haven’t already started thinking about all the special elements that will make your wedding day look one to remember. If you’re struggling with zeroing on the perfect bridal gown, however, a great place to look for some inspiration is on the runways of this season’s haute couture showcases.
The Fall 2022 shows had Alexis Mabille, Chanel and Dior making a case for pared-down bridal wear via pastel folk-style embroidery, universally flattering cuts (think mermaid silhouettes, high-low summer-ready hems, and sweet A-line pieces), and easy fabrics. While the strapless wedding-ready maxi at Chanel was topped off with a matching stole and ivory bow on the head, Dior’s models styled their romantic ensembles with barely-there makeup and soft low ponytails.
For the bride who’s up for a sartorial experiment, there was no missing Antonio Grimaldi’s sculpted silhouettes, which brought together unconventional necklines, cut-out detailing, and for accessories, jewels that ran from the top of the head down to the chin for that extra dose of drama. The not-so-basic bridal trend also found itself spotlighted on Rome’s Spanish Steps, where Pierpaolo Piccioli sent out a slinky white gown, complete with thigh-high slit, hidden metallic bustier, and black bows at the Valentino show. Over at Giambattista Valli, another conversation-starter piece was a feather-trimmed, semi-sheer bodycon number that enveloped the model’s shoulders in a larger-than-life snowy white bow.
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the fact that the one bridal trend that never seems to fade away is the more-is-more gown—and Fall 2022’s haute couture shows serve as proof. At Zuhair Murad’s presentation, a sparkling strapless gown doused in stars closed the show, while Rami Al Ali added a little color to the mix with a blush pink sequined number trimmed with pleated ruffles. Elie Saab’s bride walked the runway in a gold gown complete with matching veil and embellished bouquet, Balenciaga presented an equally dramatic bejeweled gown in shades of ivory and silver, and Dolce & Gabbana replaced traditional veils with a headpiece that’s not for the faint-hearted.
Below, scroll through the most interesting wedding gowns from the Fall 2022 haute couture shows.
Elie Saab. Photo: Gorunway.com
Alexis Mabille. Photo: Gorunway.com
Antonio Grimaldi. Photo: Gorunway.com
Balenciaga. Photo: Gorunway.com
Chanel. Photo: Gorunway.com
Dior. Photo: Gorunway.com
Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Gorunway.com
Elie Saab. Photo: Gorunway.com
Zuhair Murad. Photo: Gorunway.com
Giambattista Valli. Photo: Gorunway.com
Balenciaga. Photo: Gorunway.com
Rami Al Ali. Photo: Gorunway.com
Valentino. Photo: Gorunway.com
Alexis Mabille. Photo: Gorunway.com
Zuhair Murad. Photo: Gorunway.com

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Jennifer Lopez has mastered many a dress code, but when it comes to dressing for date night, the pop superstar has it down to a fine art. As a newly-engaged woman who’s deeply in love – every outfit now includes that impressive pale green diamond ring – why wouldn’t she?
Spotted at celebrity favorite restaurant Craig’s in West Hollywood, the 52-year-old singer served up a head-turning look that was as sultry as it was glamorous. The ensemble comprised a bright red figure-hugging wool mini-dress by Saint Laurent, and a striking pair of black over-the-knee high-heeled Christian Louboutin boots. Lopez topped it all off in the chicest way, with a dainty black and white minaudière bag from Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2018 collection.
For date night, it’s sometimes better to keep things simple. Pair a seductive minidress with towering boots to channel J Lo, throw on a classic shoulder bag and you’re good to go.
Originally published in Vogue.co.uk
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Tara Emad with Mony Helal. Photo: Instagram.com
Stars of the Arabic remake of Suits came together in Dubai last night to celebrate the highly-anticipated show’s premiere. Walking down the red carpet were Asser Yassin, Ahmed Dawoud, and Mohamed Shahin dressed in dapper suits, while female actors Reem Moustafa, and Tara Emad opted for distinct dresses channeling their personal style.
Egyptian-Montenegrin star Emad’s look, in particular, stood out with its splash of color and the ultra-feminine aesthetic she is known to often embrace for her public appearances. The floaty dress was picked from Chanel‘s Spring/Summer 2022 collection and featured a sleeveless black bodice with a collar, and a silk chiffon skirt printed with pastel pink, yellow, and blue patterns. A friend of the French fashion house, Emad also picked a chain logo belt to adorn her waist and a black clutch as her arm candy for the evening. Her long hair was worn down in her signature glossy waves, while her makeup complemented the low-key look with glowy skin and nude lips.

Set to release this year during Ramadan on OSN, Suits Arabia will see Emad take on the role of Rachel Zane famously played by Meghan Markle in the hit US series. Although absent at the premiere, Jordanian actor Saba Mubarak is also part of the ensemble cast and will play the role of Jessica. The 30-episode series will be based on the original’s first two seasons and will premiere on April 2.
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