Articles related to "Haute Couture"

Betsy Bloomingdale is famed for her exquisite collection of dresses, which are now on display in the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.

Despite pricey requirements for membership (eg. an atelier in Paris with 15 full-time employees) and but a handful of potential customers, Couture is a growth market.

Think 1930s classic glamour and subtle sophistication like Marlene Dietrich or Greta Garbo, and unconsciously the mind evokes the fluid dresses of Madeleine Vionnet.

It seems that as soon as one fashion week ends, another starts, so here is a guide to ensure you don't miss anything throughout the year.

In 'The Bolter', Frances Osborne describes the Callot Soeurs store as an 'Aladdin's Cave', full of exquisite lingerie, beautiful lace, and ball gowns.

Charles Frederick Worth was a great fashion designer in late Victorian times and invented haute couture.

Christian Dior is another awesomely impressive self taught designer that became an icon.

From menswear to metallics to color, prints, fur & embellishment, fall fashion will be a lush & colorful affair with Costume History.

Some 270 lots of designer clothes, furs and accessories for men and women, including a collection of 40 Valentino Couture outfits, were sold on September 28, 2009.

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta is famous for creating classically designed, beautiful clothing which are perfectly cut and flatter a woman's body.

Paris is one of the world's top shopping destinations with over 25 million visitors a year. So what does Paris offer in terms of shopping opportunities?

Mayfair is a mecca of luxury and opulence but it is also full of history

For the ultimate in lavish treatment, a superb selection of exclusive hotel spas is available in Paris, enveloping guests in plush havens of relaxation.

If you can't attend New York's famed Fashion Week, this doc on the revered high couture magazine, and its iconic boss, Anna Wintour, is definitely your next best option.

Earlier this year Ines Di Santo, known worldwide as a leader in haute couture bridal fashions, launched the new Luxe Bridalwear Collection.

The Vancouver Museum curates La Belle Epoque, a women's fashion clothes exhibit. Near the turn of the century, female style was altered after WW1.

Paris's Golden Triangle of haute couture on the Right Bank has great shopping opportunities. Fashion boutiques here have become hip with Paris's showbiz set.

Designer Jason Wu brings us elegant styles and colours worthy of the First Lady, and goes green through partnerships with environmentally conscious companies like Aveda.

American designer Ralph Rucci received a National Design Award in October 2008 for his achievements to fashion. His Chado label is named after a Japanese tea ceremony.

This energetic business hub is still tourist friendly: think splendid architecture, incomparable art, world-class opera, fabulous food, and shopping to-die-for.

Multicultural and materialistic, Dubai provides some of the greatest tax-free shopping on the planet and for one month every year it hosts the Dubai Shopping Festival.

King of Pop's items range from video arcade machines to his sequined white glove

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week paled in comparison to Brooklyn's Indie Fashion Week.

Some of the most original designers of our time are featured in this elegant Paris boutique, complete with a water bar on the lower floor.

The size of 50 soccer pitches, Dubai Mall offers everything from retail shops, to an Olympic sized Ice-skating rink, to an indoor theme park.

A list of four beautiful ladies that have gone against the trend for long, straight hair and kept their locks real

Few cities in the world can boast so many luxury boutiques in such a small area, just two square kilometres including the super glamorous district of Monte Carlo.

What do a couture jewellery house, dating back to 1858, and a 30-something fashionista have in common? Fabulous taste in jewellery, it seems.

Paris department stores are some of the most unique - and exciting - in the world.

Sign of the times, an old-school name, Scaasi (familiar to fashionistas with a nose for vintage), uses a modern platform to launch his new line: Martha Stewart's TV show.

Several premier hotels have newly opened or revamped their luxury spas, and overall spas are offering their guests a plethora of innovative therapies grounded in nature.

Best-selling cowboy hats from Stetson endure for their comfort, practicality, quality, range of choices and styles, and authentic links to rich Western heritage.

Terrible looks from the Academy Awards of 2009 that will go down in history into the Fashion Hall of Horror

The de Young museum in San Francisco is hosting an exhibit celebrating the life of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

US residents get the chance to shop Alexander McQueen's new fall collection online, with the launch of his new E-commerce site.

Find the best Rome hotels that are located close to Rome's top historic attractions. Save money by booking them independently when taking a Europe cruise.

There's no place for favouritism as Don Fabio calls on youth ahead of clash with arch-rivals Germany.

As previews for fall fashion 2008 hit the runways we can take note of the new trends in velvets, shaggy furs and fringes, and exotic Russian and Oriental inspired pieces.

Body glitter, hair colouring, jewellery, expensive underwear and horse riding were some of the means English courtesan, Cora Pearl, used to attract her famous lovers.

Complement and coordinate your personal fall wardrobe with designer purples from plants grown in the garden.

He produced hits for Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. He's a hugely popular rap star in his own right. And when Kanye West blogs, people talk about it.

Capri island is studded with luxury boutiques catering to an exclusive clientele of pop stars, supermodels, actors, sports celebrities and royalty.

Near the river Seine at the heart of Paris, some of the world's best hotels offer luxury and style close to major landmarks, top restaurants and exclusive boutiques.

From his exotic beginnings to his exotic shoe designs. How did a boy from the Canary Islands become the most influential shoe designer today?

Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, famous for its vibrant blues teamed with cacti, bamboos and garden water features, offers ideas for garden design in global warming times.

The trend in bathroom sinks has gone contemporary - even if your decorating taste leans toward Americana, Country or Farmhouse, there are styles galore for everyone.

Learn to become your own taste testing expert by trying various approaches to mixing and matching wine and food combinations.

All of Paris is the "campus" for Paris American Academy in three-year programs and month-long July workshops. Any age from 18 to 80 from any walk of life can participate.

See what Paris looked like in the early 19th-century before its medievial heart was destroyed by Baron Haussman. Somehow the Marais managed to escape the destruction.

A 27-year-old television reporter's longing for adventure leads her to Europe where she discovers more than she bargained for when she meets a captivating Frenchman.