Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2012

A man's love of women and sports can somehow find a place in Givenchy's Spring 2012 Couture Collection.  Riccardo Tisci created an eerie, true-to-brand display of  twisted beauty with crocodile skin, missed with the darkness and purity of black and white.  Facial jewelry is a trend throughout the couture and menswear collections for Givenchy, and nose rings and dark lips donned the heads of both sexes.  The irony in the single basketball in one of three rooms brought a contrast in color and skin type; if nothing else, to bring a smile to anyone viewing the collection.

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Armani Prive Spring 2012 Couture Collection

Couture generally has the expectations of serious, elegant displays of craftsmanship, but it's a fashion enthusiast's dream when the artistic, atelier construction can be effortlessly matched with a sexy, fun attitude.  The electrifying presentation of the Armani Prive Spring 2012 Couture Collection presented the perfect marriage between sex and sophistication.  The colors were bright and bold; the prints were alluring and mysterious, and the reptile print was adventurous and primal.  The shades of green; bright and eye-catching hues, were the most stand-out, pulling together a reflective, iridescent theme when paired with the metallics and runway effects.

  

  

  

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Chanel Spring 2012 Couture Collection

At first glance, its no question that the Chanel Spring 2012 Couture Collection is yet an edgy, alternative view of the traditional Chanel woman.  Each look appeared to be a twisted take on a Chanel classic; the over-sized collars and front pocket skirts are all expectantly unexpected.  The fitted, pleasantly plain Chanel silhouette was suddenly pumped up with texture and crystals, adding dimension and character to the overall presentation.

This season looks most like a collection that Karl Lagerfiled created to reflect what he could wear if he were to dress up in Chanel Haute Couture; you can't miss the parallel of the floor length jackets and black-on-black palettes with Lagerfield's signature personal aesthetic.

  

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Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Couture Collection

A full journey of the couture woman was presented in the Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Couture Show.  From tailored pants, to classically revealing tops and sheer bottoms, to ambitiously finished gowns, Valli demonstrated all aspects of atelier execution.