THE FASH PACK

Miss France Walks For Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

Jill Hilbrenner — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:00:54 +0000

When we think of pageants, we think of bedazzling and timed Q&A sessions. But when Jean Paul Gaultier sees pageant contestants - and especially winners - apparently he sees potential haute-couture models. Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009, walked in Gaultier's S/S10 couture show in Paris this week and has left the fashion world abuzz because of a) her previously stated activities and (b) her uncanny resemblance to Sessilee Lopez.

Gaultier spotted the beauty queen while judging the Miss France 2010 competition, after which he asked the Calvados-born beauty to take a turn on the catwalk. We can't help but wonder whether Mortaud will be a recurring face at the A/W10 fashion shows over the next month. For now, we rate her 10 out of 10 for her evening wear. A round of applause, please.

Jean Paul Gaultier Couture: Croc + Fur = Bardot?

Jill Hilbrenner — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:43:44 +0000

Jean Paul Gaultier's fall '09 couture show set out as a nod to Brigitte Bardot, and though we're not sure how that led to crocodile overalls worn with a fur coat, we love to see Magdalena Frackowiak done up old-Hollywood and, recession be damned, any excuse for feathers is good. Gaultier's pantsuits and corset work provided some of the strongest points, and we hope Sonia Rykiel and (?!) Mickey Rourke agreed from their front-row seats.

Kylie Minogue was another guest put in prime seating, and she showed up to scope out costumes for her next tour. When she plays America starting in October, can we expect to see her wearing a black veil as well as Karlie Kloss?

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Elie Saab Couture: Meringue, Crystals And Brides

Jill Hilbrenner — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:37:45 +0000

Ostrich feathers, crystals, sequins, chiffon ruffles: it was a tomboy collection for Elie Saab at the couture shows. Kidding. In one of the most charmingly frou-frou collections as of late, the Lebanese designer laid on the snow-queen effect in a strictly bone-china shade of white.

The femininity was far from simplistic. Think all-over basket weaving, florets top to toe and a more girlish take on the strong shoulders Balmain has tipped off to frenzy level.

For a wedding day or just a big day, would you wear what Saab has to offer?

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