Alexis Mabille’s latest fall/winter 2017-18 ready-to-wear collection was released earlier today at Paris Fashion Week, leaving us with optimistic, peaceful vibes we hope can bode well. Bowtie-lover Alexis Mabille took his Paris Fashion Week’s runway show as a place, where fashion could operate peacefully and quietly, yet reminding us of its powerful influences and motivational attitudes.

As he told ladepeche.fr, his new collection “reflects a desire for peace, a desire to celebrate femininity and beauty”. He also revealed his Alexis Mabille fall/winter 2017-18 ready-to-wear collection is meant for everyone, as he hates “the idea of putting people aside”. Democratic fashion designer Alexis Mabille just introduced a dream array of separates that could be easily reinterpreted as one-pieces, as the concept he loves most about fashion is, needless to say, interpretation.

For these reasons, he took completely different style icons, as well as contrasting yet complementary motifs, as the main sources of inspiration for this latest collection, treating us to one of his most diverse, eclectic and appealing runway shows ever. Soko, Dita Von Teese and Audrey Marnay were all, in fact, part of his inspirational fall/winter 2017-18 moodboard, which inevitably explains why the collection featured so many strong focuses on the sweetheart necklines, sheer embroidered patterns and bon-ton figures.

As for the artistic sources of inspiration, French designer Alexis Mabille surrounded himself with religious iconographies, classic Parisian-inspired aesthetics and works from French cubist artist Georges Braque, which all together helped the overall collection exude some of its most peaceful, harmonious and coherent accents.

Transposed to fashion, all of these patterns brought three major motifs to the line-up, accordingly. Firstly, not noticing the dove embroideries on the sweatshirts, shirts and skirts is basically impossible. Cute and jocose at the same time, they will also very likely become Alexis Mabille’s signature trademarks from this exciting Paris Fashion Week, so we definitely expect to see them on every social media starting from September this year.

Secondly, the iconography-inspired motifs got Alexis Mabille trapped in a world made of warm gold colors, crisply-contoured figures and soft light-blues, with the latter being one of Christianity’s most important hues in both liturgical ceremonies and iconographic works. The theme of the colors was a pattern that also had a lot to do with Mabille’s fascination with Georges Braque, who before experimenting with Cubism was a leading figure in the Fauvism movement, the use of colors of which was extremely important and often saturated.

Lastly, the Alexis Mabille fall/winter 2017-18 ready-to-wear collection really filled us with a plethora of inspirations in terms of the Parisian-inspired look, too, as he took the standard frilled hems, pleated lines and relaxed cuts and translated them to their most contemporary counterparts, often maximizing the silhouettes and juxtaposing their ethereal silhouettes with more textured fabrics. Whether one will opt for a bomber jacket or a cocktail dress, all of these latest proposals of Alexis Mabille will look utterly feminine and optimistic, indeed.

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Alexis Mabille just continued his love affair with a feminine kind of abstract apparel with his latest Alexis Mabille Couture spring/summer 2017 collection as well, showcased a few hours ago at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.

Mabille’s 25-piece couture spring 2017 collection could be regarded as a standard Mabille collection, with an eye-catching kind of elegance being the focal point of each one of the staples. Although being so unapologetically recognizable, Mabille’s latest efforts with the couture season added a never-before-seen touch to his signature fashions, which infused the runway with warm and cheerful springtime references that one cannot help but fall in love with.

This couture line-up stands out with a rich and variegated color palette that makes it almost impossible to not think about the kind of light heartedness that usually overwhelms us as soon as the days becomes longer and brighter, and which almost everybody starts longing for as soon as Christmastime is over.

From rich oranges to soft light blues and even bright yellows, the collection appears to not be afraid to dare with an astounding variety of bright colors we yet had to experience throughout this exciting fashion week, even combining contrasting hues all together either through color-blocking patterns or geometric prints.

Colors aside, the Alexis Mabille Couture spring 2017 collection features another important common motif, which recalls the line-up’s intrinsic lightheartedness as well, and that is the abounding amount of lace appliqués the French designer decided to embellish most of his proposals with. Greek goddess-like trails, see-through gowns, tulle capes and heavily layered and structured details in lace all play a huge role in defining the collection’s otherworldly allure, the soigné and dreamy patterns of which create a sense of fluidity that, although running smoothly though the collection’s fabrics, gets shortly interrupted by contrasting heavyweight motifs from time to time.

Although being predominantly all about the fluffiest princess gowns and romantic veils, for this collection, the designer opted for more geometrically sharp cuts as well, the imposing figures of which will likely become some of the most featured elements of the upcoming red carpet events.

Between one sweetheart neckline and another, as well as among the many sinuous mermaid gowns, belts cinched at the waists and pleated detailing, Alexis Mabille managed to try his hand at oversized tunics and more texturally fabricated ensembles as well, creating an appealing contrasting motif that reminds us of his impeccable tailoring skills and design versatility.

Once again, Alexis Mabille confirmed his terrific capability of leaving one of the industry’s most remarkable marks on both the worlds of art and fashion (and beyond), which season after season is granting him a steady place in the hall of the ultimate couturiers.

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Billowy silhouettes graced the Paris Fashion Week stage during Alexis Mabille‘s spring/summer 2017 runway show. Both structured fabrics and flowing sheer materials were used to achieve this effect, showing the designer’s mastery of fabric manipulation.

Mabille’s own words were the perfect description of the collection, in that the collection was all about mixing “eveningwear with daywear”, and he also said that “sensuality” played a major role, which was definitely apparent. Because of this, we were presented a plethora of new and exciting dress silhouettes, as well as plenty of separates to keep things diverse and interesting.

Primary colors were at the core of this collection, which is surprising considering the underlying sensuality Mabille was pushing forth with his line. What resulted was a line of clothes that felt inherently ’70s, with California girl sensibilities. The integrity of the construction was never in question, but at some point Mabille’s taste was. Mainly this was due to the restraint he showed; it actually worked against him this season.

In the past, we knew Mabille for over-embellishing his collections, but for the past couple of years he has definitely toned back, sometimes for the better, but in cases like this not so much. Looking at the cluster of color and the volume, it’s hard not to wish he had dipped back into his old design aesthetic and opted for a bit more flashiness; that would have been the factor to push this collection over the edge into success.

While visually a great deal of the Alexis Mabille spring 2017 ready-to-wear collection was joyous to look at, the wearability was questionable at some points. This was particularly due to the large scale of some of the detailing and the amount of sheer fabric within some looks. However, super wearable looks were cute and ready for the streets.

A coral dress with a large bow walked the catwalk near the beginning of the show, and marked one of the more youthful, easy to wear looks in the lineup. But the bust line definitely made it more matronly, so there wasn’t such a good balance in that regard. This piece, and others like it were good by all accounts, but there was nothing new or extraordinary about them, which is where this collection inevitably fell short.

But overall, there was a sense of stability within the line that brought everything together. All of the garments had a structural integrity that reminded us that Mabille has a strong sense of himself as a designer, and that he is working to test the boundaries of his restraint and use of embellishments.

This work of balance was shown in the strong colors matched with the standard silhouettes. All in all, it was easy to appreciate Mabille’s collection and his apparent aesthetic, but it left us wanting more.

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Textures, colors, shine… With 23 incredible creations, the Alexis Mabille Couture fall/winter 2016-2017 collection is by far one of our very favorites from the Paris Couture Fashion Week, embodying enchantment in princess costumes. The lineup was described by Mabille as “a bit traditional but with a cooler feeling” and it certainly embodied everything that was beautiful.

We saw colors that were on the cooler side to be certain, particularly in frosted blues and mauves, with some peachy plumetis and tulle appearing here and there for a touch of some warm rays. The whole palette was on the pastel side and brought Disney princesses to mind.

Mabille expressed his inspiration as being the breaking dawn itself, with soft colors and a hint of the night still in place but with the hope of the day shining through. The grayish aspects were definitely to be expected then, along with the spring nature of the color scheme, despite this being a fall collection in of itself.

While minimalism is not the artist’s style in general, it had its pace in this collection that shone through for its fashionable silhouettes and lack of much in surface detail. A favorite was certainly that corset paired with the skirt that was draped in such a way as to mimic a trench tied off at the waist.

There were sheaths in crepe and lace, and some pretty voluminous gowns, pointing towards a common trend that just simply won’t be going away anytime soon. There was beauty and regality in the gowns themselves but none of that overload of flair, nor that overtly soft romanticism.

It is a youthful collection and certainly one that appeals to the young adult ages as well, meaning that we shall be seeing a lot more ladies in their late teens sporting the gorgeous pieces about. While they may not be caught dead in a designer outfit their grandparents choose, the belles of the ball will be dancing the night away in Alexis Mabille… mark our words on that one. Of course, Mabille designs for all and thus brings generations closer together, bridging that unfortunate gap.

Graphic ribbons, lavishly tiered skirts, Cy Twombly art as a muse and princess gowns all come together to create this masterpiece of a haute couture collection that certainly demands a grand entrance – particularly when the width would have you struggling to get through the doors in general.

“The idea of this collection was to be in the pure tradition of couture, but to modernize it with a cool attitude,” Mabille said backstage — hence the Penelope Tree eye makeup and center-parted, slicked down hair. “You can have a big ballgown, but you add pockets on the sides, and suddenly the dress becomes super-cool. I like to subvert tradition with this kind of detail, and loosen up how these outfits are worn. You don’t necessarily need to pair them with an updo and big earrings,” he added.

Darling, what’s there not to love about all you have done? It is simply enchanting!

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There is something quite lovely about the Alexis Mabille fall/winter 2016-2017 collection that features dark colored ready-to-wear designs perfect for a woman who values both her down time and that which is spent at work. It is an urban chic the Lyons born Parisian designer is going for, with slinky feline style on his 38-year-old brain. The handsome young man has much going for him and his impeccable creations are only a part of it.

For the Paris Fashion Week, he mentioned something that has us thinking: “I like the idea that a wardrobe is plural.” Truth be told, few would think of it as such, but that is what makes the designer so powerful in his world. He designs for different wardrobes but ultimately the same person. As an individual is multi-faceted, this makes perfect sense. Furthermore, the collection was inspired by his own wife, who has a tendency to be both frivolous and active, contemporary yet sensual all at the same time. The collection is entitled “Life is a catwalk” and the humor is not lost to us. It is like Shakespeare saying that life is but a play and we are all the characters in it.

Here, Mabille mixes sensuality and sportswear, an urban chic with a suburban comfort. The cat kiss dress is a favorite, while those jogging pants raise brows and the robe style coat in Parisian style rose is simply too lovely to let up. The silhouettes are said to be a combination of the feminine Katharine Hepburn, the sweet Dia Von Teese, and the casual Chloe Sevigny, pulled together to create something truly divine.

Trends are obviously important to follow and the designer hopes to make his collections into fun impulse purchases that make one feel really good about herself. From darker navy colorings to a few really bright pieces, including cherry red, plush pink and ore, we see everything from high waists to knee length shorts, silk blouses and floral print looks, lovely coats and bright red boots, lots of stripes and a general consensus that legs only be shown while wearing panty hose. With 32 outfits and ensembles to look through, we have a beautiful urban woman’s collection to sort and pick our favorites from.

We should probably comment on the beauty looks as well, starting from the hair. It appears that low lights are totally in, kept to the inside porting of the hair and kind of appearing like a satin lining to a coat. The bluish coloring looks especially interesting on black hair, but the chestnut is no less striking in its appearance. Whether the hair is cut midi length or worn a touch longer to the tops of the breasts, with bangs or without, the looks are undeniably lovely. The hair is generally parted from the center and falls straight around the shoulders. The lips are a lovely red color, the cheekbones accentuated with shadings, and the brows prominent. The ladies are indeed gorgeous!

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Alexis Mabille knows how to make an elegant, sophisticated collection. That much anyone can see from his past couture collections. And this season for the Alexis Mabille Couture spring/summer 2016 collection, the designer brought a new interesting element to the runway: age. He cast models of all ages to showcase the idea of timeless beauty, while seeing the models in their thirties and forties hammered home the glamourous old-style fashion. Models Carmen Kass, Irina Lazareanu, Estelle Lefébure, and Audrey Marnay were among the most well-known of the more mature models on the runway, and were just as elegant as the not-so-well known younger models they walked next to.

French actress Julie Gayet attended this show, as she and Marnay are friends. Gayet viewed her first Mabille show in 2007, so it was this unique addition of older models that brought her back for more. All the more reason to think this was an exceptional idea for a couture show!

And even though the clothes were exceptional in their design and execution, the color palette ensured that the focus was on the models, and the message they carried. “It’s a hymn to beauty,” said Mabille backstage. “That’s why I called the collection ‘Timeless Beauties’ in my show notes. The idea is that the beauty is there – you don’t necessarily have to create it. You provide a foil for it, but when it’s there, it’s evident.”

This concept is such a beautiful sentiment, and an inspirational message for anyone who hears it. Beauty is everywhere, regardless of what someone wears; clothes don’t make beauty. But that didn’t stop the couture apparel in the Alexis Mabille Couture spring 2016 collection from being show-stopping.

The monochromatic color scheme was created with black, white, navy, and nude at the core, but the silhouettes captured the most sophisticated essence of old-time Hollywood glamour. Perfectly tailored garments including aspects of masculine suiting were pristinely made to best feature the models’ natural beauty.

A floor length, hip-hugging gown with buttons and pocket details hinting at a pristine suit was perfectly tailored to the model’s body, and showed the careful work the designer is capable of. This is a jarring look, and perhaps shows where Mabille is pushing himself to transition into in the future.

Mabille, in the past, tended to ebb toward gaudy, over-the-top garments with his signature bow details, but this seems to be a move in a more elegant, mature direction. The result is showing off his craft in a much sleeker manner, as his tailoring and eye for detail can be shown with ease and great success. Of course, he didn’t throw out the fun quirk of his design aesthetic, but he found a way to better showcase it.

A mini dress inspired by a suit coat was cinched at the waist, creating the visual of professionalism on top, was attached to a fully-fringed miniskirt, which coincidentally shows the past and present design aesthetic for Mabille and his brand. And we hope there’s more of this new sophistication in coming shows for the designer.

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Alexis Mabille’s spring/summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection was sweet, to say the least. With his use of fun, bright colors and his inspiration of watermelon, he won’t let you forget the bold and light aspects spring and summer carry with them. The clothes sent down the runway are for women of all ages, but all contained a sense of childhood with them, without coming across as too gimmicky. Even his use of watermelon didn’t come across as comical. The silhouettes were beautiful, and added a fruity-casual flair to even the eveningwear.

When the first look hit the runway, the only hint of color came in the shoe. This look was seamlessly cut and tailored, but gave no buffer for the bright show ahead, which brings us to the unmissable watermelon theme. The prints with watermelon slices were glaring, but still managed to keep things cool. There was a sophisticated jumpsuit, a like-pair of pants, and a variety of dresses that sported the print. The designer managed to take such a straightforward print and turn it into something fashionable.

But he didn’t stop the watermelon motif with the print. He also reflected aspects from watermelons into his collection. He paired a red sweatshirt with a floor-length pink skirt. The sweatshirt featured black “seeds” around the neckline, which, in context, shows his inspiration, but out of context could just be an embellished sweatshirt. This same technique is used in another more casual look – one that I would love to own. A bright red short-sleeved top with seed embellishments lining the arms was tucked into a high waisted, knee-length black skirt with a bow tying it off. This is such a young, fresh look that takes the designer’s inspiration and turns it into something wearable for women of any age.

In similar fashion, Mabille presents a skirt with the same silhouette, but in red. Tucked into the skirt is a sky blue deep V top, whose bottom dips down below the skirt’s hemline. This look is distinctly young. It’s not a sophisticated look like many of the others in the Alexis Mabille spring 2016 collection, but is completely gorgeous in its own, fresh way.

Alexis Mabille also uses a lot of lace in his collection, as tops and even as a dress. When you think of a lace dress, something sheer may come to mind, but the designer used the fabric and draped the layered pieces with a rainbow effect to make up the entirety of the dress. His aesthetic is clear in this collection, because he was able to create a stunning collection with a variety of looks without compromising his inspiration.

The models’ styling was true to the mood of the show, and the makeup featured the same shades of blue and red the designer used in the line. This small detail brings a new level of excitement to the collection, and shows the care given to embellish his watermelon theme.

The Alexis Mabille spring 2016 RTW collection was truly stunning for Paris Fashion Week. There were no extravagant shocks on the runway, but in this case the real focal point was the designer’s perspective and his ability to pull it off. The line is clearly meant for the warm months, and it makes the audience excited for spring to roll back around, so the opportunity comes to wear Alexis Mabille’s collection.

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Elegance is made for Alexis Mabille. Elegance and sophistication. We are blown away by the sheer beauty of the pieces presented in the Alexis Mabille Couture fall/winter 2015-2016 collection, with the corsets and the flowing gowns showing off the perfection of the models’ bodies from the get go. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the designer as a couturier, with the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres distinction decoration being bestowed on Mabille but two weeks back by French Minister of Culture, Fleur Pellerin. There is just something too special about the way these designs are shown off, the 2015-2016 series possibly one of the best he has yet to give the world.

Femininity is what he does. Alexis Mabille has a tendency to take the incredible and turn it into something even more marvellous, due to his keen eye and lack of discrimination. That latter point is seen easily in the reveal of his couture collection when we notice older women showing off some of the lovelies pieces created to date, high waists on those paillettes adorned skirts and all, combined with the plunging neckline on stiff lace and ribbon endowed shirt. You’ve got curvy women and stick thin ones, mothers shown off with their bare bottomed children and ladies to star in the next Desperate Housewives episode.

We have to admit that never in our lives have we been so fond of ribbons as we are now, seeing them appearing in huge length all over the collection. There is even a possible wedding dress in there or 2 or 3, since we certainly love the strapless pieces with embroidered chiffon overcoats along with the body skimming numbers with the flowing skirts beginning from just under the hips and bottom. A similar dress appeared in red, with half sleeves and open lapels, showing off the body with much aplomb. Even pregnancy can be celebrated in style, with gorgeous golden heels and a goddess’ dress to boot. Graceful cape sleeves and wraparound dresses make the Alexis Mabille Couture fall 2015 collection even more sumptuous, truly one that we cannot imagine living without.

What is possibly the most amusing aspect of this collection is the fact that each piece was made with a muse and buyer in mind. Dita Von Teese has for herself an alluring emerald green jersey and duchesse satin corseted gown made, with distinctive embroidery on the scarf thrown over the shoulder. Mounia Orosmane, on the other hand, has been fitted with an inky blue taffeta shirtdress with metallic lace inserts. This is one which is more fitting for ready to wear and accessible to the general public. Between the bows, the crystals, the pearl lattice overlays and incredible beaded fringes, the painted silk flowers and individualistic approach, there was no way a person could not be positively seduced with the whole of the collection that was slightly disjointed but always also in cohesive line. The dress wore the women and not the other way around.

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There are such lovely pieces to be found among the Alexis Mabille fall/winter 2015-2016 collection, showcasing the incredible mind and works of the Lyon born but Paris based fashion designer who does the ready-to-wear along with the couture fashions. It seems to be a trend, actually, that those designers who love catering moreso to the couture aspects often create their daily womenswear pieces to match in one way or another, turning their magnificent creations into pieces the average female will love to sport while still looking like the couture goddess she is.

It is clear that Alexis Mabille was and is someone who loves dressing people up in fantastic garments. His show this time around brought the focus on the hourglass figure in a sense, using his prints as well as his fabrics to create just the right amount of illusion as to ensure all the models looked like they are just exactly the right size, instead of looking way too thin as is often the case. He starts off with an interesting look wherein we have a black and white translucent blouse in wraparound fashion over a longer mini skirt with a twisted look of pale blue and dark grey, over which a grey cashmere coat with a fur hoodie is worn to keep warm. The legs are bare though, as are the feet for the most part as it is a center bar sandal that the models wear.

Some of the pieces are quite interesting and look perfect for the women who love to exercise and then show off their muscular limbs in skin-tight leggings. Add a matching short sleeved scrunched up top to the mix, with a winter pale blue lining and a black silver buckled belt, all the while keeping the neck warm with a furry scarf and you have a singularly stylish ensemble happening. The idea of the twists and the scrunches continues throughout the Alexis Mabille fall/winter 2015-2016 collection, appearing as linked cloths in prints as twisted belt on skirts and sweaters, and as part of the silver metallic midi dress with the slight lift at the front of the hem and the plunging V-neckline that comes second last in the line-up.

As we go through, we find all types of intriguing pieces such as coatdresses, electric tie dye designs, lacy fabrics and button down shirtdresses; there are corded sweaters with cinched waists where the belts go and there are skirts with center slits that appear throughout, either as part of a dress or a mini skirt. We even find multiple handbags within the collection, generally of a larger size suitable for a woman who loves to carry around everything as she moves from place to place during the day. Silk shirts make an appearance, as do lots of cashmere, while we revel in the sight of open midriffs, even if it is in just a few of the pieces and only as a sliver of skin. It appears that the cold may not force us to cover up our legs, but it definitely puts away the twin sets that were so big for the spring and summer seasons. We do want to get our hands on some of these more comfortable outfits though!

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Awarded haute couture status in 2012, Alexis Mabille has certainly been stepping up the rings of the fashion industry’s ladder, making his mark on the world. The lovely Parisian designer has been gaining an edge on the red carpet as well with Conchita Wurst appearing at the Golden Globe Awards in an Alexis Mabille number. The 37-year-old artist is the creative director for his namesake label and has definitely been using his training with Nina Ricci and Ungaro well. He too, among others will be celebrating 10 years since the launch of his label, with his contribution to the Paris Fashion Week’s couture lines not going unnoticed.

The Alexis Mabille Couture spring/summer 2015 collection presented at today’s show during the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week currently in progress was opened up with a sheer floor-length dress that brought gorgeous flowers into play to cover up the bits that are not to be seen by the public eye, while the whole of the body’s silhouette was bared to the audience. It’s a bold number, but one which speaks of goddesses frolicking among the flowers in the spring, with the butterflies flying about them. There is a form of hopeful carelessness seen through this particular piece. It made for the perfect design to start the collection with.

Corset lacing, kimono style dresses, floral prints and starry night sky gowns are very much the popular motifs, along with the pieces that show off the body but keep the naughty bits shrouded in lacy mystery. Deep V-neck plunges appear to be a common sight as the show goes on, while there is a certain focus on length here. We are either seeing very long legs, which appear to be the case with a rather interesting knit dress that bares all to the world, has a very short hem and is full of embroidered designs; we are also seeing floor-length hems, with each new design more breathtaking than the last. Whether we are talking about sequined numbers that emulate a starlit night sky or simpler solid colors that take into account the need for haute couture that can be worn by a woman of every taste, we can clearly see that long gowns are indeed the focus of the Alexis Mabille Couture spring/summer 2015 collection. Each dress is more spectacular than the rest.

Floral prints also enter into the equation, albeit only with a few pieces, though one is a sexy skin-tight pant and matching top set, with black lacing on the sleeves and down the sides of the V-necked off the shoulder blouse, and large painted flower prints appearing on opposite sides and effectively slimming the figure so that the entire ensemble looks seamlessly delicious. A belted white and yellow wrap dress with flowing skirts and satin lapels also catches the eye, what with the large flower prints on opposite ends of the billowing bottom, one at the hip and the other at the knee. This look effectively elongates the figure so that you look tall, chic and perfectly sophisticated. We can imagine this becoming a staple of our daintier tea party events over the summer.

With hair that’s been dipped in color at the tips and styled in shaggy spikes, the models seem to be pointing towards a trend in hair that might include two contrasting colors. The makeup is minimal for the most part, with the focus on the eyes instead of the lips, while the shoes appear to be strappy and in colors that are barely there. All in all, the dresses are mostly long and hugging the body, showing off the curves of a woman’s figure, while the colors range from shiny Barbie pink to cobalt blues, red satins and deep purples, Along with whites and sequined dark navy and black numbers. You also have the white and the embroidered lacing to consider, which makes each piece all that much more interesting to look at. This was one enjoyable haute couture fashion show.

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