Which were your favorite Haute Couture Spring 2011 collections?

[JenD]

There were hits and misses at this season's haute couture shows. Tell us, which designers really impressed?

 

[alonsoJonathan]

i really like givenchy,even tough it was like a continue collection from the last one but still PERFECT.

 

[Spiral1532]

JPG
Elie Saab
Armani Privé
I also liked Stephane Rolland

 

[Fatalefashion]

Chanel and Valentino.

 

[Menace]

Givenchy, without a doubt.

Elie Saab was gorgeous, but expected.

 

[deer_st0p]

JPG, Givenchy and Stephane Rolland

 

[helmut.newton]

Givenchy disappointed me the most this season. Ever since he stopped showing his collections to the press, its like he lost any sense of originality and showmanship.

His last two collections were beautifully crafted, yes, but also incredibly boring. His best Haute Couture shows were the ones that had some kind of point-of-view. These two past collections were almost sleep-inducing.

I didn't particularly like Chanel this season, especially in comparison to last seasons extravaganza, but it felt new and modern in its casual and almost "dressed-down" attitude. Karl was the only one to really propose something new for Haute Couture this season.

My favourite collection was Valentino. It was a simple and straightforward, yet it had a sense of romance and intricacy that one could trace back to Valentino's roots in Italy. I really don't understand why people hated it. For me it was the essence of couture because it was elegant and timeless and not trendy (like the other shows were).

 

[apriliciate]

Givenchy, Ellie Saab, Valentino, and Chanel for the last..

 

[gossiping]

the designers whose RTW i don't really care for chanel and elie saab!

 

[Botnus]

Dior darling, always Dior

 

[TaylorBinque]

If there's a collection that everything is perfect and represent HC, in my opinion, it is Givenchy. Elie Saab was as gorgeous as expected while Armani makes staples his Hc collection to showcase his best and totally technically perfect fabric. Dior is really really really beautiful but John can do more. JPG just nails the tailoring that is so impeccable. Chanel is a real hit and miss. And there is a collection full of nude shades with ruffles and pop of color that I thought it's RTW. Oh yes, It's Valentino. Pretty but I don't appreciate it.

 

[KKnardi]

I've to say gaultier paris actually.

then I liked armani privé.

 

[noonfashion]

IRIS VAN HERPER - BEST

There aren't all designers in thas poll

Why?

 

[lightningfields]

Gaultier & Dior FOR SURE.

 

[christian zh]

Christian Dior, Givenchy, Iris Van Herpen

 

[rayoflight]

Gautier - most coherent collection and fun presentations.
Dior - the red pieces totally got me, can't help it.

 

[xPedro]

Givenchy

 

[Magic Spells]

Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier

 

[paintitblack]

Givenchy was breathtaking in my opinion.

 

[StoneSkipper]

01. Givenchy
02. Stephane Rolland
03. Jan Taminiau
04. Jean Paul Gaultier
---GAP---
05. Georges Hobeika
06. Alexandre Vauthier
07. Iris van Herpen
08. Elie Saab
09. Basil Soda
10. Armani Privé
11. Christian Dior
12. Khaled El Masri
13. Alexis Mabille
14. Maurizio Galante
---GAP---
15. Bouchra Jarrar
16. Fabien Rozan
17. Chanel
18. Julien Fournié
19. Christophe Josse
20. Zuhair Murad
21. Franck Sorbier
---GAP---
22. David Vincent Camuglio
23. Valentino
24. Georges Chakra
25. Maison Rabin Kayrouz
26. Eymeric François
---ENOURMOUS OFMG HUGE GAP---
27. Maison Martin Margiela