Couture Spring 2023 Fashion Shows and Trends

Couture Spring 2023 fashion shows coincide with men’s fashion week. Doja Cat’s shenanigans at Viktor and Rolf and another less impactful Schiaparelli show distracts from the collection in my opinion: had she just done the Pat Macgrath body makeup stunt I think she could’ve enjoyed the press, however, feel like her subsequent costume drew the…

Valentino Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear

The Valentino Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear runway show started off with unremarkable, dare I say boring, looks and only really began to halfway peak interest with this deconstructed camo patchwork, and surprise surprise, another jumpsuit- although this one looks more military inspired. Knits; perforated leather bags- totes, cross-body, backpacks, and clutches; graphic jaguar sweaters, silky bombers,…

Valentino Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week PFW FW16 AH16

The Valentino Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week runway show was romantic, delicate, and feminine with light flowing and frilly looks in tulle, silk and chiffon contrasting the heavier or hard-edged- leather and metal plating, patent leather, velvet, and wool.  Valentino PFW FW16 AH16 embodied this ballerina princess warrior, who is leather and armor clad one…