The best couture looks of the season are ready to emerge
When The Fog Clears
The best couture looks of the season are ready to emerge
Text by The Editors of V
It is generally understood that where there is smoke, there’s fire. The same could be said of this season’s hottest looks. Fresh off the runway (or seemingly fresh out of the oven), Richard Burbridge and Anna Trevelyan deliver a steaming hot roundup that’s anything but smoke and mirrors.
Abény wears sleeveless tulle dress, bodysuit, satin belt BALENCIAGA HAUTE COUTURE / All high jewelry CHOPARD // From top to bottom: Haute Joaillerie Collection earrings (featuring 18.69-carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold and titanium) Green Carpet Collection bracelet (featuring 18.69-carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold and titanium)Silver lurex flowers guipure cape, white organza tank top embroidered with diamonds, white tundra trousers embroidered with sequins VALENTINO HAUTE COUTUREPink 3D embroidered cocoon back jacket, pink 3D embroidered plissé skirt, nude bandage corset FENDI HAUTE COUTURE / All high jewelry BULGARI // From top to bottom: High jewelry earrings (in white gold with rubies and pavé-set diamonds) High jewelry necklace (in pink gold with rubellite and pavé-set diamonds) High jewelry ring (in white gold with a ruby and pavé-set diamonds) Bustier gown with ruby-coloured sequins and crystals, with floral details ARMANI PRIVÉ HAUTE COUTURE / Ear cuff REPOSSI / Necklace VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake (featuring diamonds set in 18K white gold)Silver metal mesh dress JEAN PAUL GAULTIER HAUTE COUTURE / All high jewelry TIFFANY & CO. // From top to bottom: Victoria® vine tennis bracelet (worn on head) (in platinum with diamonds), Victoria® diamond vine drop earrings (in platinum)Hand-pleated silk organza jacket IRIS VAN HERPEN HAUTE COUTURE // All jewelry TIFFANY & CO. // From top to bottom: Victoria® diamond vine drop earrings (in platinum) Soleste® cushion-cut engagement ring (with a diamond band in platinum) Soleste® pear-shaped halo engagement ring (with a diamond platinum band)Long embroidered tulle dress DIOR HAUTE COUTURE / Necklace BULGARI high jewelry (in white gold with rubies and pavé-set diamonds)Long embroidered dress and jeweled belt CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE / All high jewelry CHANEL // From top to bottom: Lion Vénitien earrings (in 18k white gold, diamonds) Envoûtante bracelet (in white gold, diamonds)Illusion tulle and chiffon open corset dress, Tulle embroidered bra and chantilly lace underwear, Stretch jersey knee high flats DOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA HAUTE COUTURE / All jewelry CARTIER From top to bottom: Etincelle earrings (in 18k white gold, diamonds), Pluie de Cartier necklace (18k white gold, diamonds)Crocheted cardigan jacket and silver brass breast clutch SCHIAPARELLI HAUTE COUTURE / All jewelry CARTIER // From top to bottom: Agrafe earrings (18k white gold, diamonds), Pluie de Cartier necklace (18k white gold, diamonds)All clothing THOM BROWNE COUTURE / EARRINGS FABERGEDress THREEASFOUR / Jewelry SWAROVSKIBodysuit VIKTOR & ROLF COUTURE / Earrings SWAROVSKI