While New York and London are experiencing a real boom of the new Deconstructivism wave, revived by Demna Gvasalia in the capital of world fashion a few seasons ago, Parisian couturiers, having played enough with the oversize, asymmetry and androgyny, are returning to more traditional canons of design. Traditional, but with an eye on the…
During this Haute Couture week in Paris model Irina Kravchenko made a large number of shows, managing to participate in several defiles on the same day, and our editorial staff chose her as a Couture model of the season. Just after the end of the week, we were able to talk with Irina, before her…
A forerunner of the original French Couture, a full member of the Fédération française de la Couture, presenting four collections a year at Paris fashion weeks, Alexis Mabille tells us about his story, passion and inspirations. Graphic art by Karina Escher. 1. When did your fashion adventure start and how did you arrive where you are…
Does couture need some spicing up? A very determined Mexican designer Antonio Ortega adds an authentic touch to Parisian Haute Couture fashion weeks and shares with us his story and vision. Can you tell us the story of your fashion house: how did it start? I started very young. Already at 8 I discovered…