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Just like with Ellen Pompeo and her SAG Awards gown, for Marion Cotillard and her Oscars gown, it was love at first sight. "I've worked with him several times," she said of Jean Paul Gaultier, who designed her fishtailed frock. "When I saw this dress from his last collection, I knew I wanted to wear it."
2008 Spring Couture Fashionistas
Celebrities and fashion editors alike convened in Paris this week for the decadent debut of Spring couture season. Chanel models sauntered out of a giant tweed jacket, the Dior runway popped with color, Valentino said his last goodbye, and more.
As much as we love looking at the fashion on the catwalk, there's plenty to admire from the front row, especially with headliners like Diane Kruger, Victoria Beckham, Blake Lively, and the venerable Anna Wintour in attendance.
Celebrity Style: Blake Lively
I've been going through Gossip Girl withdrawals so I was happy to see Blake Lively, aka Serena van der Woodsen, at Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring Couture show. The actress is new to the runway scene, but she was looking all the pro in her Jean Paul Gaultier dress. I'm baffled by the strange leather piece around her neck so I gave her something more pretty and conventional.
Spring 2008 Couture: Valentino
After 45 years of dressing women impeccably, Valentino said his last goodbyes yesterday with one final couture collection.
The exit was consummately Valentino. Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and newly-appointed Valentino designer Alessandra Facchinetti witnessed a parade of bright bubble coats, tiered gowns, floral prints and ladylike suiting.
2008 Spring Couture: Givenchy
If there's such a thing as being equally minimalist and over-the-top, Givenchy's Spring 2008 couture show is it. Natalia Vodianova and Lou Doillon looked on as Riccardo Tisci's creations came to life.
On the simple spectrum, there were slim white pants and tailored white blazers, sheer tank tops and ivory tights.
Simply Fab: Christian Lacroix Evian Bottles
It's cool when designers branch out into other fashion categories — like sunglasses and swimwear — but when a designer breaks the mold and translates his or her vision to another category all together, now that's cool. Though it's not my favorite water, Evian has teamed up with French designer Christian Lacroix to create two special water bottles — rumored to make an appearance at New York Fashion Week. There's couture inspired (left) and pret-a-porter (right).
Spring 2008 Couture: Armani Privé
Yet again, Mr. Giorgio Armani presented a drama-filled collection that his best costumer, Cate Blanchett, can easily fall in love with.
Armani Privé came in the form of oversized ruffles, poufy bubble hems, large stand-up collars, fuzzy feathers, overly tiered skirts, and lots of embellishments. And though the designer isn't usually one to overdo accessories, this collection was an exception.
Spring 2008 Couture: Chanel
Karl has interpreted an arctic freeze and only he could make frigid fashion look so desirable. With an icy palette of gray, black, and white, there was plenty of detailing and tailoring to keep the eyes happy. Some of the sophisticated and ultra-chic ensembles actually made me shiver — this mini-fied black and white suit for one.
Spring 2008 Couture: Christian Dior
Dita Von Teese and Fab fave Diane Kruger, both in chic black, looked on as John Galliano kicked off couture week. Against a set of dark draped fabric, intricately embroidered gowns in all shades of the rainbow — chartreuse, persimmon, fuchsia, and canary yellow included — popped. Gustav Klimt-inspired accoutrements, leopard print, and feathers all got special nods: the latter even adorning eyelashes in fluorescent shades.
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Fab Ad: Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2008
I'm always game for something different, and these shots definitely fit that description.
The Mondrian-inspired background juxtaposed with Valentino's ruffly Spring couture collection, featuring model Alison Nix, is an unexpected surprise, but I think it works. I love the idea of using geometric shapes and primary colors to back such a soft collection.
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