Day Dreams: A Look at the Paris Haute Couture Fall 2013
Sitting at the Couture shows in Paris, I often ask myself, “Just who is wearing couture during the day and where are they going?” I guess if I were to be lucky enough to have a custom tailleur that no one else had but me I might wear it to the office, to my husband’s social engagements, or simply to a lunch with friends. For Fall 2013, it seems many designers thought about how a chic, wealthy woman might fill her day. Here is what I would choose to wear if given the choice.
1
Bouchra Jarrar Couture Fall 2013
A great fitted jacket over a beautifully draped blouse and sleek pants feels new and quite young.
2
Chanel Couture Fall 2013
Chances are that if you are a Chanel couture client, you also have a healthy stash of Chanel ready-to-wear. Adding a sequin top to a classic suit makes it slightly more dressed up.
3
Dior Couture Fall 2013
This look is from my favorite section from this show, the French woman running about Paris in her perfect suit.
4
Ulyana Sergeenko Couture Fall 2013
The ultimate fur coat for the Russian winter, a bit folksy but incredibly tailored to the body.
5
Valentino Couture Fall 2013
On the runway there is no way to see the incredible feather detailing on the skirt from this look – it’s really, truly couture.
6
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Fall 2013
A little black dress worn with a bit of leopard is great for day.
7
Alexandre Vauthier Couture Fall 2013
I love the baby blue on a sleek black jacket – part of Vauthier’s signature style.
8
Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2013
This little blue embroidered dress resembles fine porcelain— it can easily go into night, but would look so special for day.
9
Schiaparelli Couture Fall 2013
I was so excited to see the return of Christian Lacroix – a designer much missed especially for couture. I love the his take on the cape.
10
Viktor & Rolf Couture Fall 2013
The Dutch design duo also returned to the couture schedule this season. A simple dress paired with black trousers was a hit.
