Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring 2011

Are you a fashion geek like me and followed Jean Paul Gaultier through the years?  If you did, you would have loved his most recent Haute Couture showing.  It mixed the elaborate silhouettes, miles of silk tulle and dramatic head pieces he is known for.

This collection had some punk influence, some Can-Can surprises and wildly colorful prints.  A certain flamenco influence that we have seen before made its way to some of the looks.  While thumping DJ sets are expected at most fashion shows these days, Gaultier bucked the standard and surprised everyone with an elegant Catherine Deneuve.  Her voice announced each look verbally in the tradition of Haute Couture's classic presentations.

Accessories included the dramatic feathered mohawks of course.  Some of the models sported the JPG and Alain Mikli collaborative group of eyeglasses.

Spotted in the Front Row: Pedro Almodovar, Ines de la Fressange
Images from Firstview

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NY FASHION WEEK: Adam Lippes Spring 2011

Clean and pretty.  That seems to be what many of the better designers are striving for next Spring.  Adam Lippes' show on Saturday afternoon worked to express the juxtaposition of delicate lace and chiffon against structured pieces.

The designer used Charlotte Gainsbourg as a muse, inspired by her character in the film "The City of Your Final Destination."   The clothing showed meticulous attention to the details.  Embroidery, eyelet, tiny ruffles and a soft color palette defined the collection's overall focus.

The shoes were bolder and brighter.  Mostly wide strapped sandals with very tall heels.
Spotted in the front row: All the usual suspects fashion editors
See the slideshow below for the full collection:

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