Charles Worth – the first fashion ‘dictator’
24 July 1958: An exhibition at the V&A celebrates the centenary of Charles Worth, the ‘dictator’ of women’s haute couture in the 19th and 20th century
Posts Tagged 'Haute couture shows'
From basic hair to dirty-stop-out chic: summer style lessons from couture
Haute couture is fashion at its most eye-wateringly expensive and extravagant – but, from mussing up your ponytail to reclaiming pink, some of the shows’ strongest styling tips can be adopted for free
Christian Dior is all abloom in nod to Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights
Raf Simons’ take on florals had little to do with the allure of flowers – his couture fashion show was instead a bold commentary on the commodification of beauty
From couture to red carpet – who will wear what?
The couture shows ended this week, and we’re looking forward to the awards season and imagining what the stars should wear. From Emma Stone to Keira Knightley, we’ve paired our favourite dresses to a cinematic muse
What is haute couture – and why does it matter?
Staging an haute couture fashion show takes unimaginable time and expense, and most fashion make their profits from lower-priced accessories. So what is the point of gobsmackingly expensive couture?