Vionnet Haute Couture S/S 2014

[Morphe]

That's Hussein Chalayan's debut collection for Vionnet's demi-couture line.
src: style.com

 

[Morphe]

 

[thercbray]

I really like the whole collection,with the first four looks standing out the most. Though I think looks 7 and 8 are a bit left field.

 

[elle_gb]

Stunningly beautiful, it's so light and delicate with intricate layering this is breathtaking.

 

[Psylocke]

Gorgeous! I also like the first few looks the most, but I find the whole collection to be very consistent and beautiful. What a great new addition to Haute Couture week

BTW, I love how you post square thumbnails that crop the models' faces! Gives you a very good idea of what the collection is all about even before opening the HQs.

 

[frk-frost]

This is a lovely collection

 

[Scott]

it is beyond the best of the season,imo. what a languid yet experimental yet respectable collection. i think if madame vionnet were alive she would be absolutely mesmerized by this move. it really seems like this is the perfect platform for chalayan to explore those more experimental ideas again but bringing in his newfound refinement.

btw,is the collection actually being called "demi-couture" or is it still being entitled an haute couture?

 

[LANZO_358]

Lovely collection!! Quite feerique, romantic and very experimental save looks 7 & 8.

 

[Selfportraitgrl]

I was blown away by this collection. My first thought was, "Wait, who's designing for them now? I don't remember the RTW being this good..." Then, of course, I noticed it was Hussein Chalayan and it all made sense. He's done a brilliant job.

 

[Cold]

Gorgeous debut. The first four diaphanous pieces with the laser-cut circles are absolutely dreamy, the pastel colours amplified the effect of the sheer fabric. I like his version of the house's Plissé too, combining different types of pleats gave the dresses a more modern vibe. Chalayan's off to a good start.

 

[Koibito]

I think this is how haute couture's evoluting nowadays, very modern and fresh. The first 4 looks are my favourite, very unusual and make me wonder how he made them.

(just imagine how the audience reacts if this was shown by Raf Simons)

 

[tricotineacetat]

It's a nice collection seen as a whole, slightly reminiscent of Nicolas Ghesquiere's Balenciaga in the way it is styled in sections (sheer organza dresses with circular gradient cutouts, sun-pleated halter dresses, flapp-y tunics/sleeveless jackets and weird pattern drafting-collages) - It certainly gives Vionnet a decidedly modernist point of view that it didn't have before. Those first four dresses are a dream, achieving a beautiful balance of being both conceptual and pretty.

On the other hand, I can't help but find that the whole thing falls pretty flat after that. I don't really see the dresses following those first four having a life off the runway.

 

[vivi27]

This is just a beautiful collection!

 

[Running River]

So beautiful, especially looks in the 1st post, simply gorgeous.