Alexandre Vauthier S/S 09 Paris

[SxyFashionQueen]

Though this was his debut signature couture effort, Alexander Vauthier is no stranger to the fashion game, since he worked for three years with Thierry Mugler and spent eight years as studio director for Jean Paul Gaultier couture. It was the influence of Vauthier’s former mentor that showed in this collection, namely in the collection’s gimmicky pagoda-shoulder leitmotif. Infused with a léger soupçon of power dressing, Vauthier’s dress-centric lineup featured belted drapes positioned to reveal a thigh-high split, plunging necklines and asymmetric shoulders, one edged with jet embroidery. But while the independent designer casting real people as models added a slight rock edge, these frocks demanded super-human bods. Even Vauthier’s fashion-diehard guest, singer Roisin Murphy, failed to pull off one of the showpieces: a sheer white frock decorated with strokes of gold paint and crystals.

Vía: WWD, Faithfultofashion

Let's see how his first collection will be accepted. There are some pieces I really but I was expecting more I have to say.

[SxyFashionQueen]

Vía: Faithfultofashion

[nay-k]

first thing on my mind when i saw these: grace jones ;-)

[Salvatore]

Kind of cool and Roisin fits in. I like it!

[kala_dev]

wow ! >< ! the shoulder pads are rocket high !
loving the collection ! even though roisin honestly couldn't pull the final look !

[Scott]

indeed. this is so up roisin's alley. and this answer's my question to her polished presence at givenchy.

[kasmslo]

The shoulders!
I really love that second to last look...
A few of the pieces I sincerely love.

[Crying Diamonds]

Some lovely pieces ^ I agree about the second to last look.

[Joanna2]

Basically a wonderfull collection, but the shoulders ruin it for me. such a shame.

[La bordélique]

Upon seeing the first few images I instantly thought "Mugler x Gaultier"... and then I read this.

since he worked for three years with Thierry Mugler and spent eight years as studio director for Jean Paul Gaultier couture.

wwd.com

Ah, figures.

[cette fille]

roisin closed the show! how fabulous. she looks absolutely stunning

anyone got video? id love to see video for this!

[shirleebee]

Thoughts:
MMM MEETS SPACE CADET 80S DRONES
GRACE JONES IN JPG & MUGGLER
ROISIN!!!!

[ponytrot]

^ shirleebee

yes, all of the above

[cette fille]

Originally Posted by kala_dev

even though roisin honestly couldn't pull the final look !

really? i think she pulled it off rather well. i'll say it again - she looked amazing.

[tricotineacetat]

The exaggerated, uber-sharp monochrome-black silhouette is a lot better executed here than at Gareth Pugh... certainly this is still for a very 'strong' and decided woman, but it's in no way gaudy or gimmick-y. That's a very strong and promising first outing, I look forward to following his coming works!