Thursday was my last day of Paris Haute Couture January 2008, and while I had attended the headline shows, I was very eager to catch the up-and-coming designers as well. Both Alexis Mabille and Stéphane Rolland are relatively new to the world of Haute Couture, and even though I have followed their careers for many years, I am always excited to see how much they have grown since the season before. It is these young designers who are truly the future of fashion, as an increasing number of clients are looking for fresh styles and modern ideas to bring life back into the historically appreciated art of Haute Couture.
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Haute Couture Spring 2008: Elie Saab
January 23, 2008 — Susan Tabak
On day three of Paris Haute Couture fashion week, I attended the Elie Saab Haute Couture show, which was held at the Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand. In attendance was an international crowd of true fashion lovers, attracted to Elie Saab’s commitment to creating divine dresses that grace the runways of Hollywood’s biggest events. Elie Saab has certainly built a name for himself in the fashion world, and his Haute Couture gowns, made famous by Halle Berry at the Oscars in 2002, have remained the focal point of his collections. With a sole commitment to crafting the most coveted collection of gowns, Elie Saab puts less emphasis on commercialization and more emphasis on the couture he creates.
Haute Couture Spring 2008: Chanel, Lacroix, Givenchy
January 22, 2008 — Susan Tabak
Chanel Haute Couture at the Grand Palais
During day two of Paris Haute Couture week my schedule was packed with three fabulous design houses, including Chanel, Christian Lacroix, and Givenchy. Each one utterly unique, I was eager to see how Karl would continue to evolve Coco’s classics, and I exhausted myself trying to imagine what outrageous designs would be on display at Lacroix. Givenchy was also of particular interest, as Riccardo is a great new addition to the design house, and I was curious to see how his Haute Couture vision had grown.
Haute Couture Spring 2008: Dior and Armani
January 21, 2008 — Susan Tabak
John Galliano takes a bow
The first day of fashion week in Paris is always a combination of excitement, craziness, and anticipation. Paris Haute Couture is revered for its prestige and indulgent expression, expressed through the craftsmanship of luxury design houses. Of the many exclusive ateliers in Paris, it was with great pleasure that I began my busy week with Dior’s show at the Polo de Paris in the Bois de Boulogne, followed by an evening exhibit of Armani Privé at Le Palais de Chaillot in Trocadéro.
Chic in Paris at Le Showcase
January 20, 2008 — Susan Tabak
Paris Haute Couture fashion week is an event I attend regularly each season, and it is undoubtedly a favorite of mine, as it is the debut of fashion’s future through revolutionary style and uninhibited design. The mix of excitement with seduction is sure to get under any fashion lover’s skin, and so I find myself in Paris ahead of time preparing for what will be a whirlwind week of superior shows, extravagant couture, and prestigious parties.
