THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

this month's Paris Haute Couture autumn/winter 2011 collections have a lot to show for themselves, which, i suppose is expected from something that is haute couture. but, just as the resort 2012 collections both soared and failed, haute couture isn't much different. take a look below: 

the good

Elie Saab

this dress, and the ones behind it, are absolutely stunning. i would wear them in a heartbeat. Elie Saab makes no mistakes when it comes to haute couture. my heart nearly yearns for these gowns!

the bad

Christian Dior

even the model doesn't look very happy. with haute couture, i think art, sophistication, and luxury - this dress however, makes me think of a 5-year old's costume gone wrong. the gown is completely unflattering to her body and she has what looks like fans growing out of the skirt. and that... hat? hairpiece? don't even get me started...

the ugly

Christian Dior

this is what i don't understand about fashion. the model looks like a train wreck with that hair and make-up. there is absolutely nothing attractive, to me, about this look. not only that, but i thought that a collection is supposed to be cohesive, telling one story... but Dior's collection is all over the place with random shapes, sizes, and colors. their pieces seem to come from completely different time periods. see for yourself here!

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

i don't know if it's because i haven't exactly studied the art behind fashion yet, but some of the 2012 Resort Collections do not appeal to me, whatsoever. perhaps someone could explain to me just what these designers were thinking? still, not all was too bad, as seen below:

the good

Burberry Prorsum

i love how Burberry Prorsum maintains classically chic pieces but add that extra little detail that make them their own, ie: see the stitching along the trench coat. also, lovely color palate.

the bad

Acne

there were interesting ideas behind the look, including combining the youthful jean miniskirt with the mature billowy trousers. however, i think some looks should stay separate.

the ugly

Rochas Resort

frumpy, frumpy, frumpy. when i see this outfit, all i see is a little girl wearing an oversized dress with poorly fitted pants, both made out of her mother's tablecloth.