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Top Ten Favorite Collections Of All Time
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1. Christian Dior S/S 04 Haute Couture. this collection was absolutely genius. That first Tutenkamoon piece took my breath away. This is the collection that affirmed Galliano's brilliance.
2. Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Pret-A-Porter. I saw that rainbow organza dress is some random magazine and I was like
that's when I found McQueen. After that I visited Style.com and my interest in fashion was sparked.
3. Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 03 Haute Couture. WOW. The skin tight catsuits with the veins, the integrated hat. So chic and sexy. Catburglar Couture.
2. Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Pret-A-Porter. I saw that rainbow organza dress is some random magazine and I was like
that's when I found McQueen. After that I visited Style.com and my interest in fashion was sparked.
3. Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 03 Haute Couture. WOW. The skin tight catsuits with the veins, the integrated hat. So chic and sexy. Catburglar Couture.
4. Christian Dior S/S 04 Pret-A-Porter. The first Dior show I anticipated (and the first I knew of) needless to say I was absolutely enthralled with the collection. The reworking of the suit and those bathing suits, absolutely absurd. Oh and the D'Trick.
5. Yves Saint Laurent S/S 02 Haute Couture. Yes, it was basically all of his HC's all over again. But it's YSL condensed, there are so many looks to choose from and each are drenched with style and sophistication. The Le Smoking (right top) is just...perfection.
5. Yves Saint Laurent S/S 02 Haute Couture. Yes, it was basically all of his HC's all over again. But it's YSL condensed, there are so many looks to choose from and each are drenched with style and sophistication. The Le Smoking (right top) is just...perfection.
rochas s/s 04
balenciaga 03 / s 05
lanvin 03
narcizo ANY SEASON =)
ever since tom ford left gucci. the collection has been pretty bad, with the exception of the " ciggrette pants ", but i'd give the new lady some time before i cross off gucci on my list
balenciaga 03 / s 05
lanvin 03
narcizo ANY SEASON =)
ever since tom ford left gucci. the collection has been pretty bad, with the exception of the " ciggrette pants ", but i'd give the new lady some time before i cross off gucci on my list
PrinceOfCats said:
I'm sorry but do you know where to find those pictures?
I've been looking for it on the internet and didn't really find the whole collection..
If you (or anyone here) do, that'll be much helpfull...
My top 5 - random order:
-Givenchy HC s/s 1997
-Dior HC s/s 1996
-Gianfranco Ferre RTW s/s 2005
-Chanel HC s/s 2003
-Chloe RTW s/s 2000
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great thread idea!
my favourites:
1. balenciaga f/w 2004: the collection that started it all. i was madly in love with the motorcycle jackets with fur, the balloon skirts and the wedge boots. incredible greys and creams.
2. miu miu f/w 2005: i loved the dark mood of this collection. the nets over the hair were so incredible. my favourite miu miu collection to date.
3. chloe s/s 2006: i loved all the white shapless dresses. especially the oyster pearl dress. it was to die for!
4. helmut lang f/w 2004: the horse hair! i loved it on the sides of the dresses and on the heels. i didn't like the rest of the collection that much though.
5. louis vuitton s/s 2005: i loved the leather gloves, the tights, and the heels. the models had their hair so nice. it was such a sweet collection.
all photos from style.com and balenciaga.com
my favourites:
1. balenciaga f/w 2004: the collection that started it all. i was madly in love with the motorcycle jackets with fur, the balloon skirts and the wedge boots. incredible greys and creams.
2. miu miu f/w 2005: i loved the dark mood of this collection. the nets over the hair were so incredible. my favourite miu miu collection to date.
3. chloe s/s 2006: i loved all the white shapless dresses. especially the oyster pearl dress. it was to die for!
4. helmut lang f/w 2004: the horse hair! i loved it on the sides of the dresses and on the heels. i didn't like the rest of the collection that much though.
5. louis vuitton s/s 2005: i loved the leather gloves, the tights, and the heels. the models had their hair so nice. it was such a sweet collection.
all photos from style.com and balenciaga.com
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Reviving the thread....
In no particular order:
1. Alexander McQueen Fall/ Winter 2006
Everyone remembers this collection for the Kate Moss hologram. But for me, the finale just happened to be the icing on top of the most delicious cake ever made. The actual show itself was so emotional, the combination of some of the most stunning clothes ever designed, the gorgeous hats, the moving Michael Nyman soundtrack, the rustic set...everything is just so incredibly perfect.
2. Alexander McQueen Fall/ Winter 2005
I know, I know...it was one of his most commercial collections to date...I get it. But that still doesn't stop me from loving this collection. I love the atmosphere that McQueen created. From the location, the lighting, the music, the casting, the hair and make up, the fantastic update of classic 60's shapes, colors and textiles. I especially love the Hitchcock inspiration and references. And that closing look on Hana....I could die.
3. Yves Saint Laurent Fall/ Winter 2005
I just love this collection so much. I love the stoicism of the collection, the stiffness, the "overworked" silhouettes...I adore the clerical inspiration. And then those incredible Botticelli gowns that closed the show! I also love the simply blue set, the gorgeous music, the breathtaking hair bows, and then....the SHOES! My favorite shoe of all time is the oxblood platform loafers from this collection!
4. Balenciaga Spring/ Summer 2006
Such a modern collection. This was the first Balenciaga show that I was obsessed with. I think the evolution of simple, architectural shapes with a 60's rocker attitude into ornate, worked, baroque silhouettes with tons of detailing work is so stunning. And those navy blue/ black brocade skinny suits are so gorgeous. I saw them in person (along with many of the...magnificent cream baroque looks) when I was in Paris at the Balenciaga exhibit...and they were mesmerizing...I just stared at those suits for a good hour!
5. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/ Winter 2007
The ultimate JPG. Stunning tailoring, magnificent male/ female exploration, a heavy dose of wit and humor, exquisite fabrics and embellishing, ethnic referencing in totally modern way...JPG is just the epitome of modern, sophisticated, adult couture. And this is just a collection I obsess over...I can't get enough of it.
6. John Galliano Fall/ Winter 2004
One of the 'funnest' collections of all time. This collection just is so incredibly energetic and has personality bursting at the seams. I love the vagabond/ pack rat/ magpie/ bag lady feeling of the collection. I love the Civil War shapes done in crazy, folk fabrics, the vibrant colors. And the soundtrack is so fantastic, one of Jeremy Healy's best efforts. The hair and make up are also beyond genius.
7. Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Spring/ Summer 2006
The absolute, epitome Lacroix. I just can't say enough about this collection. I love the slightly wilted, antique aesthetic. It was also such a mature, yet entirely youthful collection. It's hard to describe really...I think it's just one of the most gorgeous collections ever.
8. Dior Haute Couture Spring/ Summer 2005
One of John's most forward thinking collections. I mean, a couture leotard? How fantastic is that? John's interpretation of Edie is, in my opinion, is the best ever done. And then that....stunning.....red/ orange/ pink velvet section. I've watched the video of that section hundreds of times. It's just...words like magnificent and stunning cannot even begin to describe it. Those crushed, red velvet coats with embroidery beading and splotches of bleaching worn by models who look like Rembrandt paintings and the live violins playing music from "The Hours"....and then the beautiful white section. That coat on Eugenia is TO DIE FOR. And then one of the closing look...one of the most gorgeous dresses of all time. The detail work on that dress...the bare, frayed threads...I just...it's perfect.
9. Dior Haute Couture Fall/ Winter 2003
Three words. Those flamenco dresses. That opening look...I could stare at it for hours. This is one of the sexiest shows of all time. It's so raw, so energetic, so full of life. The whole show was a celebration and I loved that. Plus, this is some of Pat's, Orlando's, and Jeremy's best work, too. You can just tell they were all so inspired and that level of excitement and creativity is just infectious.
10. Gucci Fall/ Winter 2003
Probably Tom's best collection. It's one of the most sophisticated collections of all time. Those body con dresses, those breathtaking coats, those stunning shoes, the stirring music, the role petal runway and rose petal finale....you don't forget a show like that. And Carmen closing the show in that red gown, the rose petals falling, "Nothing Compares 2 U" playing...and then she does that little turn before she exits....perfection.
In no particular order:
1. Alexander McQueen Fall/ Winter 2006
Everyone remembers this collection for the Kate Moss hologram. But for me, the finale just happened to be the icing on top of the most delicious cake ever made. The actual show itself was so emotional, the combination of some of the most stunning clothes ever designed, the gorgeous hats, the moving Michael Nyman soundtrack, the rustic set...everything is just so incredibly perfect.
2. Alexander McQueen Fall/ Winter 2005
I know, I know...it was one of his most commercial collections to date...I get it. But that still doesn't stop me from loving this collection. I love the atmosphere that McQueen created. From the location, the lighting, the music, the casting, the hair and make up, the fantastic update of classic 60's shapes, colors and textiles. I especially love the Hitchcock inspiration and references. And that closing look on Hana....I could die.
3. Yves Saint Laurent Fall/ Winter 2005
I just love this collection so much. I love the stoicism of the collection, the stiffness, the "overworked" silhouettes...I adore the clerical inspiration. And then those incredible Botticelli gowns that closed the show! I also love the simply blue set, the gorgeous music, the breathtaking hair bows, and then....the SHOES! My favorite shoe of all time is the oxblood platform loafers from this collection!
4. Balenciaga Spring/ Summer 2006
Such a modern collection. This was the first Balenciaga show that I was obsessed with. I think the evolution of simple, architectural shapes with a 60's rocker attitude into ornate, worked, baroque silhouettes with tons of detailing work is so stunning. And those navy blue/ black brocade skinny suits are so gorgeous. I saw them in person (along with many of the...magnificent cream baroque looks) when I was in Paris at the Balenciaga exhibit...and they were mesmerizing...I just stared at those suits for a good hour!
5. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/ Winter 2007
The ultimate JPG. Stunning tailoring, magnificent male/ female exploration, a heavy dose of wit and humor, exquisite fabrics and embellishing, ethnic referencing in totally modern way...JPG is just the epitome of modern, sophisticated, adult couture. And this is just a collection I obsess over...I can't get enough of it.
6. John Galliano Fall/ Winter 2004
One of the 'funnest' collections of all time. This collection just is so incredibly energetic and has personality bursting at the seams. I love the vagabond/ pack rat/ magpie/ bag lady feeling of the collection. I love the Civil War shapes done in crazy, folk fabrics, the vibrant colors. And the soundtrack is so fantastic, one of Jeremy Healy's best efforts. The hair and make up are also beyond genius.
7. Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Spring/ Summer 2006
The absolute, epitome Lacroix. I just can't say enough about this collection. I love the slightly wilted, antique aesthetic. It was also such a mature, yet entirely youthful collection. It's hard to describe really...I think it's just one of the most gorgeous collections ever.
8. Dior Haute Couture Spring/ Summer 2005
One of John's most forward thinking collections. I mean, a couture leotard? How fantastic is that? John's interpretation of Edie is, in my opinion, is the best ever done. And then that....stunning.....red/ orange/ pink velvet section. I've watched the video of that section hundreds of times. It's just...words like magnificent and stunning cannot even begin to describe it. Those crushed, red velvet coats with embroidery beading and splotches of bleaching worn by models who look like Rembrandt paintings and the live violins playing music from "The Hours"....and then the beautiful white section. That coat on Eugenia is TO DIE FOR. And then one of the closing look...one of the most gorgeous dresses of all time. The detail work on that dress...the bare, frayed threads...I just...it's perfect.
9. Dior Haute Couture Fall/ Winter 2003
Three words. Those flamenco dresses. That opening look...I could stare at it for hours. This is one of the sexiest shows of all time. It's so raw, so energetic, so full of life. The whole show was a celebration and I loved that. Plus, this is some of Pat's, Orlando's, and Jeremy's best work, too. You can just tell they were all so inspired and that level of excitement and creativity is just infectious.
10. Gucci Fall/ Winter 2003
Probably Tom's best collection. It's one of the most sophisticated collections of all time. Those body con dresses, those breathtaking coats, those stunning shoes, the stirring music, the role petal runway and rose petal finale....you don't forget a show like that. And Carmen closing the show in that red gown, the rose petals falling, "Nothing Compares 2 U" playing...and then she does that little turn before she exits....perfection.
1-christian dior spring haute couture 1998
2- jean paul gaultier fall haute couture 2007
3- christian dior haute couture fall 2000
4- john galliano r-t-w spring 2008
5-john galliano r-t-w fall 2008
6-yohji yamamoto r-t-w fall 2008
7-yohji yamamoto r-t-w spring 2007
8-christian lacroix fall haute couture 2002
9-christian lacroix spring haute couture 2007
10-comme des garcons rtw spring 2008
all images from Style except the first image from Corbis
2- jean paul gaultier fall haute couture 2007
3- christian dior haute couture fall 2000
4- john galliano r-t-w spring 2008
5-john galliano r-t-w fall 2008
6-yohji yamamoto r-t-w fall 2008
7-yohji yamamoto r-t-w spring 2007
8-christian lacroix fall haute couture 2002
9-christian lacroix spring haute couture 2007
10-comme des garcons rtw spring 2008
all images from Style except the first image from Corbis
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^^I agree with a lot of those. I really have more than 10 favorites...so it was really, really hard for me to narrow it down to 10.
I would also have to add Marc Jacobs FW 06/ SS 07 to my list.
I would also have to add Marc Jacobs FW 06/ SS 07 to my list.
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Paradeyes - great choices.
Lacroix Couture S/S 05
Lacroix Couture F/W 05
Chanel Couture S/S 06
Dior Couture S/S 07
Lacroix Couture S/S 05
Lacroix Couture F/W 05
Chanel Couture S/S 06
Dior Couture S/S 07
^lacroix spring 2005 was a special one for me too 
me too and actually any collection by john galliano could be my absolute favourite.
i forgot to add : galliano spring 2006. i know many people hated it but i found it to be pure genius
and the music was perfect for it; "everybody's free".
i loved how john used a puppet of himself at the end
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me too and actually any collection by john galliano could be my absolute favourite.
i forgot to add : galliano spring 2006. i know many people hated it but i found it to be pure genius
and the music was perfect for it; "everybody's free". i loved how john used a puppet of himself at the end
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These are my favourites IN ORDER
#10 DSquared Fall/Winter 2008/2009
As cheap as these usually are this collection was everything but. It oozed with chicness, but with a hint of badas$. I loved the makeup and the eyebrows and really enjoyed the theme.
#9 Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2007
My favourite from the S/S 07 season. It was so simple but so girly and really fresh. The dresses looked so effortlessly chic and can make any girl look beautiful.
#8 Balenciaga F/W 2006
It was the boots that won me over. Nobody had done it before and Im such a sucker for big ankle boots. The simple prints made me squeal in joy and realise how style can come so simply.
#7 Versace S/S 2000
Its a combination of the prints and the colours and the cuts and the runway that made my jaw drop. It was such a relief from all the serious fashion, this was so bright and so easy to digest.
#6 Versace S/S 2005
Very few spring collections can outdo this one. With its huge range of colours and undeniable femininty it had me drooling over how awesome each piece was.
#5 Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2008
I loved the way that Nicolas Ghesquire explored the darker side of Balenciaga. I was extremely relieved that he hadn't produced another fiasco after his last fall collection. This was a concoction of femme fatale and rigid shapes.
#4 Chirstian Dior Couture Spring/Summer 2006
This collection scared the crap out of me and thats exactly why I loved it. Galliano had transformed his models from girls to blood sucking zombies. The religious theme behind it kept me on the edge of my seat.
#3 Lanvin Fall/Winter 2008
The main feature of this collection that I loved is its mystery. It's as if the whole show had this smokey/foggy aura around it. The models looked like assassins out to get revenge. With its dark makeup and smokey colours the collection is definate favourite.
#2 Versace Fall/Winter 2005
Nothing has defined ultimate luxury like this collection has. No colour represents luxe like beige does and this collection had it all, from its costy looking fur coats to its super-lush beige boots. Everything oozed with glamour and luxury.
#1 Versace Fall/Winter 2006
Nothing has made my heart pound faster than this. A full-on combination of graphic and vivid colours made into the darkest and most mysterious fashion ever. The dark navy makeup and the pale lips added to the collection's fierce theme. The colours ranged from dark purple to navy blue to silver and thigh high slit dresses combined with vicious looking ankle boots emphasized the power a woman could have just by using the right fashion. No innocent girls here, just a bunch of badas$es out to rip someone's head off.
all pics from style.com
#10 DSquared Fall/Winter 2008/2009
As cheap as these usually are this collection was everything but. It oozed with chicness, but with a hint of badas$. I loved the makeup and the eyebrows and really enjoyed the theme.
#9 Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2007
My favourite from the S/S 07 season. It was so simple but so girly and really fresh. The dresses looked so effortlessly chic and can make any girl look beautiful.
#8 Balenciaga F/W 2006
It was the boots that won me over. Nobody had done it before and Im such a sucker for big ankle boots. The simple prints made me squeal in joy and realise how style can come so simply.
#7 Versace S/S 2000
Its a combination of the prints and the colours and the cuts and the runway that made my jaw drop. It was such a relief from all the serious fashion, this was so bright and so easy to digest.
#6 Versace S/S 2005
Very few spring collections can outdo this one. With its huge range of colours and undeniable femininty it had me drooling over how awesome each piece was.
#5 Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2008
I loved the way that Nicolas Ghesquire explored the darker side of Balenciaga. I was extremely relieved that he hadn't produced another fiasco after his last fall collection. This was a concoction of femme fatale and rigid shapes.
#4 Chirstian Dior Couture Spring/Summer 2006
This collection scared the crap out of me and thats exactly why I loved it. Galliano had transformed his models from girls to blood sucking zombies. The religious theme behind it kept me on the edge of my seat.
#3 Lanvin Fall/Winter 2008
The main feature of this collection that I loved is its mystery. It's as if the whole show had this smokey/foggy aura around it. The models looked like assassins out to get revenge. With its dark makeup and smokey colours the collection is definate favourite.
#2 Versace Fall/Winter 2005
Nothing has defined ultimate luxury like this collection has. No colour represents luxe like beige does and this collection had it all, from its costy looking fur coats to its super-lush beige boots. Everything oozed with glamour and luxury.
#1 Versace Fall/Winter 2006
Nothing has made my heart pound faster than this. A full-on combination of graphic and vivid colours made into the darkest and most mysterious fashion ever. The dark navy makeup and the pale lips added to the collection's fierce theme. The colours ranged from dark purple to navy blue to silver and thigh high slit dresses combined with vicious looking ankle boots emphasized the power a woman could have just by using the right fashion. No innocent girls here, just a bunch of badas$es out to rip someone's head off.
all pics from style.com
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I simply have to add Hermes SS 06 to my list.
It is, in my opinion, one of, if not the most, effortlessly sophisticated collections of all time. JPG presented such a classic, put together way of dressing absolutely void of trendiness and current obsessions...it was just gorgeous clothes, period. From simple, easy white shirt dresses to the most gorgeous lace gowns, every piece was perfect. I adored the vintage cruise liner appeal of the collection and then that last section of signature Hermes orange dresses...utterly and completely to die for. And the soundtrack to the show is a masterpiece by Frederic Sanchez...it's a work of art on it's own. The sounds of water, old wood docks creaking, lazy, accordion folk music, cicadas buzzing throughout...if you close your eyes and listen to it you can feel the warm, ocean sun, you can feel the sea breeze, you can feel the hot, humid air of the evening...it's incredible.
It is, in my opinion, one of, if not the most, effortlessly sophisticated collections of all time. JPG presented such a classic, put together way of dressing absolutely void of trendiness and current obsessions...it was just gorgeous clothes, period. From simple, easy white shirt dresses to the most gorgeous lace gowns, every piece was perfect. I adored the vintage cruise liner appeal of the collection and then that last section of signature Hermes orange dresses...utterly and completely to die for. And the soundtrack to the show is a masterpiece by Frederic Sanchez...it's a work of art on it's own. The sounds of water, old wood docks creaking, lazy, accordion folk music, cicadas buzzing throughout...if you close your eyes and listen to it you can feel the warm, ocean sun, you can feel the sea breeze, you can feel the hot, humid air of the evening...it's incredible.
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