COUTURE: CHRISTIAN DIOR AW 12

I’ve long been a fan of Christian Dior, its one of my favourite fashion houses to watch in awe. I was so pissed at John Galliano for what he did which led to his dismissal from Dior, I always looked forward to all of his collections. Well now I can get over it! Raf Simons delivered a wonderfully chic vision for the fashion houses AW12 Couture collection. He took elements from the New Look of 1947 65 years ago and made it newer for 2012! There were so many personal faves from this collection the tip of the iceberg are the orange and check strapless dress, the red T with full skirt, the red coat dress, the gold belts, the lack sleeveless coat dress, the strapless peplum tops, the…

What are your faves?

COUTURE: GIVENCHY AW 12

As always Riccardo Tisci’s latest collection for Givenchy Couture AW12 had me spiraling! Starting with Joan Smalls in a fully beaded fringe ombré top over metallic pants; followed by an intricate floor length fringe cape dress and another banger and another banger! The black and red beaded cape dress along with the black leather and velvet jumpsuit sent me over the top! I would gladly leave the couple of brown  and red with fur pieces but the rest – ugh come to momma! In my eyes The House of Givenchy can do no wrong!

COUTURE: VERSACE AW 12

Show me a piece of rose gold and I’ll be lusting over it for a while, Donatella’s first look for Versace Couture AW12 had me reeling! An A-line trench of ivory patent woven through rose gold chains; absolutely sexual! The collection was full of pastel hues, scarf prints, beaded dresses with slash detail. Personal favourites were the blush and gold toned dresses; particularly the shoulder less, sheer, beaded, dress cinched with a wide belt modelled by Karlie Kloss! If I could, I would!

ZAKARY LE STÉLE AW 12

"Easter backdrops/Spring Backdrops/rabbit backdrop/scenery backdrop/"

Rising accessories designer Zakary le Stele unveiled his first complete womenswear collection for the Autumn/Winter 2012.

The lookbook was shot on the lit-up streets of Paris and features gorgeous French model Priscilla Miegemolle Dime. Entitled ‘L’ardeur’ the print-heavy collection features pieces infused with sexual intensity and drama.

Photography: Michele Yong
Model: Priscilla Miegemolle Dimé
Hair & Makeup: Loriane Leger
Fashion Editor: Pamela Kingston

MENSWEAR AW12: KENZO

Kenzo showed their latest menswear collection in an old railway station. The AW12 silhouette makes us think of the 1950s man from middle America mixed with the modern day guy, the cut and shape of the wool suits mixed with the colourful parkers, bomber jackets and accessories was a winner for us! The colour, print, and metallic petrol shoes are just the cherry on the cake.