Snob Worthy Links 1.25.11 – Dior Haute Couture + Vivienne Westwood Weekender + Stamp on Blush

Admiring from the Backseat: Marion Cotillard in Dior Haute CoutureWhen I spotted photos of Marion Cotillard in Dior Haute Couture at the London premiere of The Dark Knight Rises last night, I literally squealed as if I'd won a prize. Marion and I are on the same wavelength, apparently, because she chose to don the one Dior look I featured as one of the...

Princess Charlene of Monaco carries Dior to the Dior Haute Couture showHere's the ever-elegant Princess Charlene of Monaco on her way in to the Dior Haute Couture show in Paris over the weekend. You'll notice, of course, that the princess is carrying a black quilted Dior Lady Dior Tote. Dior doesn't sell its bags online anymore, but you can browse the many...

2011 Academy Awards: Nicole Kidman wears disappointing Dior Haute Couturedays for the people at Dior. First, creative director John Galliano was arrested for assault and anti-Semitism in France and indefinitely suspended from his duties with the company as a result. If that weren't problematic enough, nominee Nicole Kidman then showed up at Sunday's 2011 Academy...

Chloe Moretz attends Dior Haute Couture while carrying a Dior runway bag Here's 15 year old Chloe Moretz, looking all kinds of adorable in Paris on her way to the Dior Haute Couture show. She's carrying what we've dubbed the Dior Spring 2013 Runway Tote (its formal name has yet to be announced). That a 15-year-old actress has this bag is a tad envy-inducing – it's...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Paris Fashion Week Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011-2012 ramp also saw its fair share of 50s poodle style skirts as well as pleated skirts. The collection had a lot of vibrant, neon as well as candy floss colors. The tulip-cut outfits in pop art print stood out for their well designed...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2012 MakeupAt Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2012 runway show, the bright colors and dramatic eyeliner we saw at previous seasons were swapped out for a softer look that consisted of shimmery eyelids (try Dior Garden Pastels 5-Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette for the look), a flick of black liquid...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2011What's not to love about Christian Dior Haute Couture ? It feels like they are the only brand that truly does couture in the way you'd expect, each and every garment feels like a fairy tale fantasy piece. Which is what you'd want when dresses cost upwards of $20,000. What's not to love? Aside...

Last Night I Fell In Love With Dior Haute Couture Again How do I love John Galliano's Dior Haute Couture? Let me count the ways. First, he always takes us on a flight of fancy based squarely in the heritage of Christian Dior. Second, he references the golden age of Dior for a modern age - with New Look silhouettes being made contemporary. And...

Christian Dior Haute Couture FW11 show, ParisThe Christian Dior show was held at the beautiful parisian Musée Rodin last monday. This was the first Dior Haute Couture show without Galliano where the creative director Bill Gaytten took over the maison. He wanted to create a very modern collection and took inspiration from the italian...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2011 2012 Paris Fashion WeekSo there we go: Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2011. Sans Galliano. It's like a lifeless mannequin parading up and down the catwalk, with no music, no sparkle, nothing. I'm not trying to diminish the importance of Galliano's defamatory declarations, I'm just trying to say that this Dior...

Galliano absence felt at Dior haute couture show – ReutersGlobe and Mail Galliano absence felt at Dior haute couture show Reuters Bill Gaytten (R), head of studio of French house Dior, and his assistant Susanna Venegas appear at the end of the Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2011/2012 fashion show for French fashion house Dior in Paris July 4, 2011. By...

Christian Dior : Haute Couture S/S 2011 ParisChristian Dior : Haute Couture S/S 2011 Paris John Galliano, Christian Dior designer, never ever disappoints. In his Haute Couture S/S 2011 Paris collection, Galliano displays flawless, chic, structured jackets, blouses, gowns, and many more pieces in colors ranging from a deep burgandy to...

spring collections: christian dior, haute couturethe SS11 haute couture collection presented by john galliano & the house of christian dior is one of incredible beauty & stunning style. in true fashion form, the collection is a clear indication of the visual signature galliano has created. painted faces were lined with red high-glossed lips...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Show) The actual collection is said to have been a tribute to Rene Gruau, the Dior illustrator from the forties. And it makes sense. Galliano is not one to get shy while using fabric and achieving a sartorial silhouette. Layer after layer, bubble after bubble, Christian Dior Haute Couture brings...

Rouge et Noir: Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S 2011 Gruau's history at the house of Christian Dior served as the source of inspiration for John Galliano's latest haute couture collection. Supermodel Karlie Kloss set the tone and stole the show with the opening outfit, which featured layer upon layer of tulle to create an astonishing...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2013This was a beautiful Christian Dior haute couture show, and Raf Simons has done an excellent job of adding his handwriting to a legendary brand's archive and image, rather than trying to turn the brand into his own. However, I felt it could have been a bit shorter, with a few less frouffy...

Golden Globes 2013: Jennifer Lawrence In Dior Haute CoutureWhere: At the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California Wearing: A strapless coral organza Dior Haute Couture gown featuring a structured bustier and metal belt from the autumn/winter 2012 collection, teamed with Chopard jewellery and Brian Atwood...

Second Christian Dior haute couture show in Paris, Loewe and Junya Watanabe collaborate on capsule collection for The Year of Spain in Japan, Whistles ~ WWD Despite her considerable involvement in President Obama's reelection campaign, Anna Wintour skipped the Inaugural festivities in favor of Raf Simons' second Dior haute couture show! ~ Fashionista Spanish fashion house Loewe and Tokyo-based designer Junya Watanabe have joined forces...

Ward Ivan Rafik Captures Actress Ni Ni in Dior Haute Couture for Vogue China September 2012The New Look, The New Lady – Lensed right after Raf Simons' debut showing of Dior Haute Couture, photographer Ward Ivan Rafik used the same venue with its million flower set to capture stunning Chinese actress Ni Ni in the designer's exquisite gowns. Stylist Candy Lee dresses Ni Ni in...

Christian Dior Haute CoutureThis was the first haute couture collection sans Galliano. Although there appears to be many elements borrowed from past collections and this type of make-up has been used by Dior in the very recent past, I must admit that I do like the candy colored frocks, the seventies style striped caftans...

Cannes 2012: Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Haute CoutureThe French actress chose a Christian Dior haute couture skirt and bustier top as she walked the red carpet for her latest film, Rust and Bone by Jacques Audiard. RED CARPET – MARION COTILLARD WEARING CHRISTIAN DIOR Day two of the Festival de Cannes was all about Rust and Bone by Jacques...

Patrick Demarchelier Pays Homage to Dior Haute CoutureThe fashion photographer considers Christian Dior Haute Couture designs to be "unique pieces that are veritable sculptures" and he pays homage in DIOR COUTURE PATRICK DEMARCHELIER. From Shanghai to Times Square, the grand staircase of the Paris Opera House to the garden of the Musée Rodin -...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn Winter 2011Most of you have probably read the bad reviews of this Christian Dior Haute Couture show, they were unavoidable. But I don't think they were completely justified. I'll agree that there was too much going on, but there were some beautiful pieces in the show and I think the negative reviews came...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011Like Well I'm not sure if you all have been following the Couture shows going on right now, But a few days ago i was looking through the pictures of the amazing Christian Dior Haute Couture show, and there was this one specific garment that I had to paint the second i saw it. I really like how...

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2012 Chock full of classic A-line shapes, oversized obi-bows, and at best cute design, this collection was definitely a mild revision of Dior's "New Look." Christian Dior, Haute Couture Spring 2012 Preview, Photo by Kevin Tachman But do we want anything to be mild come couture season? There...

Christian Dior Haute Couture spring 2011 The Dior Haute Couture brought back the meaning of "ladylike" with vintage touches from the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's. Models wore long and short gloves, ladylike hats, feather embellishments and full skirts with asymmetrical hemlines. To view a slideshow of the Christian Dior Haute Couture...

Dior Haute Couture Dior Flower InstallationJaws Will Drop: Watch How The Dior Haute Couture Installation Came To Life We're sad to say we predict that nearly every flower in this video has probably wilted by now. But, these special stems — over 1 million — served a very important purpose: They helped present the first Dior...

ViewonFashion Magazine: DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Fall 2012 Dior Haute Couture fall/winter 2012-13 is the first collection under the creative direction of Raf Simons. After so many years with John Galliano at the helm, the transition appears to have been both easy and smooth. DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Fall...

My thoughts on the Dior Haute Couture Fall 2012 CollectionMy thoughts on the Dior Haute Couture Fall 2012 Collection: Obvi this red gown is very beautiful but I can't say the same with so many of the other looks. I'm just gonnna come out and say it.. Couture that is sellable is boring. This collection was giving me ready to wear realness and I...

The Dark Knight Rises: Marion Cotillard In Christian Dior Haute CoutureWhere: At the world premiere of The Dark Knight Rises at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City Wearing:An ivory Christian Dior Haute Couture embroidered and organza dress with a ruffled skirt, teamed with silver T-Strap Christian Louboutin heels with spike-embellishment detailing...