BeFitting Couture Haute Cinquième Partie

Maison Martin Margiela:

Filled with unique sheers, deconstructed pieces, and highly tailored pieces, this collection has a little of everything. The collection flows very well and you can see the concept and growth of the designers collection. While the pieces are mismatching, they stand alone as beautiful separates and would fit uniquely in any ones closet. The perspective of the collection to me is very unique. Everything seemed well thought out and yet very natural. I would wear many of the pieces of Martin current couture because of their beautiful thoughtfulness and uniqueness.
My favorite peice is the first peice of this collection and is a semi-sheer pantsuit.

Maxime Simoen:

A beautifully tailored collection with a rustic glamour feel to it due to its seemingly futuristic-tribal influences. The palette ranges but fits every piece well, the prints are interesting and the cutouts help fulfill some of the extra pop. The range of materials is seemingly never ending and each is seemlessly tailor to fit and complimet the other.
My favorite peice was an above the knee length dress with chandelier and rouching detailing on the bodice. Finished off with a light sheer train.

Stephane Rolland:

This amazing couture wasn't simply constructed, it was masterfully architected. The details in silks, beading, knit, and other modes of design are astounding. The palette is most black but when Rolland used color is was divine and the fabric was seemingly melting with color. He also played well with different shapes and cuts. Even some of his more deconstructed loose looks seem very articulately designed and constructed. This collection by far is one of my favorite and has so many pieces I would kill to wear.
My favorite look (it was so hard to choose just one) was perhaps the simplest of the whole collection; a large collared draped cross over gown in black silk.

Valentino:

The collection was reminiscent of the Spring couture but had distinct new influences that translated well into the new season. Most were floor length gown with mostly solids and some sheers. Tailored jackets were a nice staple to the collection. Hues of nude, beige, brown, gold and green make the collection perfect for the season and will translate well into red carpets later in the season. The collection for me wasn't fully inspired enough for my taste, by that I mean it had too many points of view and inspirations that didn't flow together very well. I thought the color palette was gorgeous and the use of sheers and cutouts was beautiful.
My favorite piece was a simple nude floor length gown with braided waist detail and shoulder puckering.

BeFitting Couture Haute Quatrième Partie

Givenchy:

With full sheers and other rich materials and exquisite detailing Givenchy again captures a new but classic female essence that is both romantic and nostalgic while still being very modern and cutting-edge. the color scheme was simple but well used in pure whites and nudes. The structure was similiar for most of the garmets yet some broke from the path slightly but only to return to a classic floor length gown. This collection is one of my favorites as sheers and whites are some of my favorite things. Being only ten peices it was short but taking the time to look at all the beatiful detailing made the experince more long lasting.
My favorite look was a white long sleeve peice with fringe accent and matching fringe clutch.

House of Worth:

Known for their beautiful corsetry Worth once again delivers the corset in a new way. The collection has a bow of infinity as it's common factor as well as ribbing hip accentuation. The collection was done in blacks, nudes and some white, with splashes of prints. The detailing on the pieces attests to the amazing craftsmanship that goes to each one of the garments. To me it is the most couture in concept as each piece would have to be made for a specific clients dimensions. Its a really well executed collection, some of the pieces come off as a little over thought but in general the collection hit a good spot for me.
My favorite look was a jacket-corset combo, grey with a cheetah prints in black. The over corset is done in black velvet and has hip accentuating ribbing as well.

Jean Paul Gaultier:

Gaultier stuck to his guns with a continuation of his last couture and dishes out a perfectly rock-and-roll inspired fall couture. The collection featured both male and female models, the females rocked long gowns, mid calf skirts, and tu-tu's, The materials were for the most part very light and flowey with the occasional appearance of leather. The men in couture were dressed androgynously in feathering skirts, long dress-trenches, and sheer decorated leggings. It also featured fur and feather trims, some bead work, and exquisite tailoring. The collection had some concepts that were very reminiscent of past McQueen collections which was hardly noticeable unless your an avid McQueen fanatic. Otherwise the androgyny excited me and was quite empowering. While some of the female peices seemed abit unnecisary or over thought the general consensus of the collection was gorgeously designed.
My favorite peice was a male couture peices, sheer leggings with beading detail. Deep 'V' draped top with silver sporadic print with black beaded trim, and  light grey trench with fur lapel.

BeFitting Couture Haute Troisième Partie

Elie Saab:

A frothy delicate form of a truly feminine woman is portrayed and comes across in beautiful ice white-blue, navy, nudes, and steels all in various forms of light sheers. Highly decorated in precise beading, layering, and lacing. For me the collection meets and surpasses my high expectations for Mr. Saab's Couture this season. He never ceases to amaze me with his ability to enhance the female form with such ease. My favorite look (which was the hardest to pick so far) is an icy white floor length sleeveless gown with silver beading and floral details.

Giambattista Valli:

Gorgeously tailored and expertly designed, the collection starts off simple elegant and lady like in blacks and whites with pops of a bright peach. The collection then takes a subtle turn introducing elegant gowns in surprising colors and prints while making the blacks and whites into daring an vivid tailored gowns. The collection was fun and visually exciting while still maintaining an air of a chic woman. The collection had pieces for every occasion and had suitable wear for all ages of womanhood.
My favorite look (also had difficulty deciding on this one) is this statement peach gown was one of the three Finale gowns with a short front and huge full train.

Giorgio Armani Prive:

Asian inspired and styled, it contained many prints of that nature and shaped of that region. The color palette was mainly black with hints of red, pink and orange. It wasn't the most stylish collection by standards of my taste. It came off as a bit tacky and too literally Asian inspired. The use of minimal color was bland and made the collection come off as a bore.
My favorite look is a white pant suit with a delicately colored Asian floral print.

BeFitting Couture Haute Deuxième Partie

Bouchra Jarra:

A palette greys/silvers, cobalt blue and blacks. The shape of the collection was mostly loose on the body. Well cut and tailored cleanly. Above the knee low waisted cocktail dresses made the majority of the collection while pant separates made a small but last appearance. The collection to me was slightly monotonous and came across as overly wearable. The tie across dresses and over similarity through out the designs came across as amateur or unimaginative.
My favorite look was a blue seemingly sportswear inspired look that I felt was the most relaxed but also best made of all the garments.

Chanel:

Karl created for us this season a very conservative yet tantelizing collection. Small peeks of skin while most everything else was covered up in classic tweeds, semi-sheer gloves or other skewing overlays. The collection comes across harsh and has very little lightness to it. Sticking to Chanels signature color palette of black, white, and grey but also including majentas, navys, and some metallics. The collection was not my favorite in terms of Chanel Couture, the aura was too heavy for me and while I usually gravitate toward a more somber and strict colllection this one had a strange matronlly feel that kept me at bay from liking to much of it.
My favorite look was a bright majenta skirt suit which was one of the lightest feeling peices of the entire collection.

Christian Dior:

Amidst the contreversy of John Galliano's leave at Dior, his apprentice Bill Gaytten took center stage for presenting this seasons Dior Couture. The the feel of the collection is firey and sweet, then sultry and decadent. The collection had a large aray of both colour and pattern in it. While also being highly shaped and supremely cut. This collection for me did not do the justice that Galliano did for Dior. The collection sent across mixed messages and lost a distinct point of view in concept, design, and inspiration. My favorite look was a confection colored crop jacket with large button detail and a black and white geometric high waisted skirt.

BeFitting Couture Haute Une Part

I'll be reviewing all 2012 Fall/Autumn Haute Couture collections. Giving a short review and my opinions on them, and then a photo of my favorite look from each show. Thank you to vouge.co.uk for the images and comprehensive photographs from each of the shows. There are sixteen shows there will be five posts. Four with three show, One with four.

Alexis Mabille:

The collection comprised of mostly dark or muted colors with some splashes of yellow, rust and green. Accessorising consisted of aviary feathers and were sometimes included on garments. Most were classical shapes though some did break from the normal interpretation of these shapes. This is the first one I've seen so far but I'm hardly impressed the materials were unflattering and the use of feathers came across as tacky or an after thought.
My favorite look was the Finale look a simple green princess wedding gown.

Anne Valerie Hash:

The collection was done in pastels and classic blacks and whites. The air of the collection felt reconstructed but finely tailored. There was still a draped comfort through out the collection that came off slightly pret-a-porter. I was none-the-less fond of many pieces of the collection.

My favorite look was the Finale look which seemed to be a ladies tuxedo style jumper upon first glance but then when looked at for its actuality you realize it is a dress that closes loosely.

Azzedine Alaia:

Rich greens, maroons, blacks and Mongolian furs made this collection full of body and sensuality. It was lady like and gorgeously tailored. Alaia's use of crocodile was simply beyond words and his use of the Mongolian furs was impeccable and perfectly on point. The collection (his first in eight years) was in words, that do it no justice, extremely beautiful and a testament to the designers abilities.

My favorite look was a two pieced crocodile ensemble toward the beginning of the collection. Zip up crocodile sleeveless top and crocodile skirt trimmed with Mongolian furs.

Be Fitting in Christian Louboutins

I asked you all to submit your favorite pair of Christian Louboutins in the chance of having me style an entire look around the pair you picked. Madi Salazar, Netty Darko, Rosenda Castilla and a pick of my own are the selected shoes to be styled. Each shoe is individual and a beautiful piece of craftsmanship by the genius designer Christian Louboutin. Some of these shoes are currently in season, some of them no longer in season but still available at fine retailers. I have to say if there was ever anything to splurge on it would be a pair of Christian Louboutins they are a staple as well as a statement. I hope more of you will participate in the next mini-contest. Till then, Love you all and enjoy the styling.

Madame Ascot: (Madi Salazar's Submission)
Couture Black Wings Headpiece --300
Vintage RBG Wiggle Dress --56
BLACK SATIN KNUCKLE BOX CLUTCH --1950
Spike Pumps by Christian Louboutin --1500

Maine Street: (Netty Darkos' Submission)
Lobster Brooch --14
Turquoise Linen Dress --175
Stud Quilted White Purse --35
LADY 150 GLITTER PEEP-TOES --805

Midnight Walker: (Rosenda Castillas' Submission)
BLACK SOFT NOVAK --780
Blue Sequin Tuxedo Shirt --36
Black Leather Mini-Shorts --42
Calypso Pumps Black/Blue (Link is to a replica site) --Replicas-180 --Real CL's 820

Everlasting Mourning: (BeFittings' Favorite)
Black Rabbit Leather Mask --80
FOLKLORE FIN MINI-DRESS --1800
BLACK DOUBLE BUCKLE WESTERN BELT --350
Daffodil Black Suede Pumps --Available in stores world wide 1100

Each outfit is Unique and has it's own sense of drama and beauty to it, and was styled for what I found was the best way to wear each shoe.

I as a fellow CL lover have to warn you all out there if you buy CL's online do it from a reputable store front. Other sites that sell them for 50% off or under 800$ probably isn't you best shot for genuine CL's. If you are in fact looking for CL replicas make sure the site is just as reputable and high quality, find a site that has pay-pal as a safety measure. But I encourage most of all that you save your pennies, nickel, dimes, and bills to buy a true genuine right out the box pair of Christian Louboutins.

BeFitting McQueen

Lee Alexander McQueen.

I was going to do this big explanational thing on how I found McQueen and came to love him but it seemed tacky and over glorified.

I love the McQueen brand and what it stands for. The reinvention of woman according to her own level of comfort and drama. His untimely death was terrible. The fact that I wasnt able to ever meet him, more so. He seemed like a man who knew what he wanted and was dedicated to his work completely. You will see alot of his influences in my styling, design, and general aesthetic. Long Live McQueen.