Rihanna's Giambattista Valli Grammy Dress

This is the photo of Rihanna's dress that I think perfectly captures why she wanted to wear that pink Giambattista Valli dress:

It swells around her like a frothy confection of couture.  It was a major Cinderella moment with some stardust sprinkled on Rihannah's bare shoulders by her fairy godmother, Giambatista Valli : )

xo, Juliana

Spring Haute Couture 2015 - Day One and Day Two

Today may be a snow day in New York but the forecast in Paris is Spring mixed with a little haute couture.

Alexis Mabille

Was GORGEOUS!  Every single actress nominated or presenting at the Oscars should wear Alexis Mabille.

and I may not be going to the Oscars but if I were I would wear this - no one would get it but I would love it : )

Alexis Mabille spring 2015 haute couture

Giambattista Valli

Pretty is, as pretty does and, honey, Valli is in a world of pretty.

Me so pretty and I want this:

super chic:

and just super pretty:

Giambattista Valli spring 2015 haute couture

Christian Dior:

Really gorgeous, modern, rich...

I do not know where this could be worn in real life but the runway is a 'show' and this makes for a great show:

Will Jennifer Lawrence wear this on a red carpet : )

Love this white with the shiny blue boots:

How ahhh-mazing are these boots and if you are going to buy them, you might as well go all of the way and buy the beaded ones...

Christian Dior haute couture spring 2015

and Schiaparelli.  No name designer.  But still glimpses of wonderfulness.  My kind of wonderful:

Schiaparelli haute couture spring 2015

xo, Juliana

Merci French Vogue!

I really think my favorite haute couture show so far is Giambattista Valli.  The inspiration was porcelain  made by Capodimonte in Naples, Wedgewood, Meissen and Sevres.  The gowns were simply beautiful and highlighted the handwork of haute couture that is involved in creating "winter flora in a winter greenhouse" from bits of lace, organza, ribbons and silk.  Merci French Vogue for the lovely video!

Dans les coulisses du défilé Giambattista Valli... by VOGUEPARIS

Pretty Is As Pretty Does: Giambattista Valli

I loved the spectacularly beautiful collection from Giambattista Valli!  Gowns galore but modern and sexy.  It reminded me a little bit of early 1990s Dolce & Gabbana...

Giambattista Valli Autumn/Winter Fall 2013 Haute Couture

Favorite Resort Shows 2014: Giambattista Valli Via Little Edie

I love the Pre Fall and Resort shows - the designers always seem a little more relaxed - maybe it is because these in between times conjure up images of a more relaxing time: holidays in the sun, on a beach or on a mountain.

And as we are not all vintage here at RARE vintage 24/7 - I probably spend as much time thinking about current season clothes as I do vintage clothes... woe is me!

One of my favorite shows so far in the protracted Resort season showing is Giambattista Valli via Little Edie...  and really who is not inspired by the wonderful and wacky world of Little Edie and Grey Gardens?

Images via Style.com, Tumblr

Paris Haute Couture Spring 2013: Couture for...

Couture for the Modern Girl:

Valentino haute couture spring 2013

Couture for the garden path:

Christian Dior haute couture Spring 2013

Couture for the girl definitely not looking for a princess gown:

Maison Martin Margiela haute couture Spring 2013

Couture for the girl who dreams of " elegance and melancholia"

Chanel haute couture Spring 2013

Couture for the girl inspired by the episode of I Love Lucy when Lucy meets Bill Holden (have you seen the episode? It is hysterical!) :

Giambattista Vali haute couture Spring 2013

Couture for hiding your four children on a date:

Jean paul Gaultier haute couture Spring 2013 

and Couture for the couture milk maid:

Ulyana Sergeenko haute couture Spring 2013