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Couture Cheat Sheet: 6 Designers to Know Now
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Who: Alexandre Vauthier
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How Do You Say It?: (A?lek?sandr Voh?tee?ay) Age: 43 Resume: The French-born designer interned at Thierry Mugler for four years before he jumped to Jean Paul Gaultier, where he worked for eight years. In 2009 he branched out on his own, but he didn’t earn a slot during couture week until 2013. Signature Style: Sexy, razor-sharp body-con dresses that are over-the-top glamorous. Think bold colors and thigh high slits. Fans: Alessandra Ambrosio, Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Michelle Dockery, Lady Gaga.
Who: Alexis Mabille
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How Do You Say It?: (Ah?lek?seh Mah?bee) Age: 37 Resume: Born in Lyons, France, Mabille learned how to sew at a young age from his fashion-conscious mother. As his interest grew, he began designing clothes for his friends as well as costume for the Lyons Opera. After graduating from design school early, he went on to train at Ungaro, Nina Ricci and Dior, where he designed accessories. He launched his label in 2005 and showed at Couture Week for the first time in 2008. Signature: Frothy, romantic creations that are feminine with just a hint of whimsy and a touch of metallic. Fans: Zoe Saldana, Keira Knightley, Ashley Greene, Viola Davis, Katy Perry.
Who: Elie Saab
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How Do You Say It?: (Ee?lee Sahb) Age: 50Resume: Elie Saab started sewing as a young child and dropped out of design school to launch his own label at 18. He first gained attention in the Middle East because of his ability to combine Western silhouettes with a Middle Eastern sensibility. He famously dressed Queen Rania of Jordan for her husband’s coronation ceremony in 1999, and even more famously dressed Halle Berry for her Academy Awards win for Monster Ball in 2002. Signature Style: Super glamorous gowns which are timeless and classic with heavy emphasis on embroideries, sparkles, and luxe fabrics. Fans: Mila Kunis, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank, Taylor Swift.
Who: Giambattista Valli
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How Do You Say It?: (Gee?ahm?bah?tees?tah Vah?lee) Age: 39 Resume: Giambattista Valli studied at London’s storied Central Saint Martins, but left early to work with the designer Roberto Capucci. Later on he clocked in hours at Fendi, Krizia, and Ungaro, before deciding to launch his own collection in 2005. Since he launched his couture show in 2011, he’s become a fashion editor favorite Signature Style: Unabashed femininity that’s very modern and contemporary with ruffles by the yard, bold colors, and sky-high platform shoes that are perfect for the uber-cool actress set. Fans: Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong’o, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Who: Ulyana Sergeenko
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How Do You Say It?: (Uh?lee?ahn?uh Sair?jane?koh) Age: 33 Resume: Ulyana Sergeenko, was born in Kazakhstan when it was still part of the Soviet Union, and developed a passion for clothes despite having little exposure to Western fashion. Following her marriage to a Russian billionaire, she became a couture client, and during the fashion-blog explosion, a “street-style star.” Sergeenko liked to mix her couture pieces with her own designs, and inspired by the gushing fashion press, she launched her own collection. She started showing at couture in 2011. Signature Style: Her clothes are fairy tale-inspired but grounded with a bit of military-like tailoring. Her flagship look is wide, 50’s style skirt with a tight sweater tucked in. Fans: Rita Ora, Jena Malone, Rihanna, Julianna Margulies, Kim Kardashian.
Who: Zuhair Murad
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How Do You Say It?: (Zoo?hair Moo?rad ) Age: 44 Resume: Born in Lebanon, Zuhair Murad was sketching dresses at the precocious age of ten. After movin to Paris to pursue his degree in fashion, he returned to his hometown to launch his label in 1997. Two years later he took his collection to the international stage, showing his collection in Milan. He first showed at Couture Week in 2001. Signature Style: GLAMOUR! Dressing all Hollywood A-listers in his exquisite confections full of tulle, beading, and ruffles. Fans: Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Kerry Washington, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Eva Longoria.
Who: Alexandre Vauthier
How Do You Say It?: (A?lek?sandr Voh?tee?ay)
Age: 43
Resume: The French-born designer interned at Thierry Mugler for four years before he jumped to Jean Paul Gaultier, where he worked for eight years. In 2009 he branched out on his own, but he didn’t earn a slot during couture week until 2013.
Signature Style: Sexy, razor-sharp body-con dresses that are over-the-top glamorous. Think bold colors and thigh high slits.
Fans: Alessandra Ambrosio, Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Michelle Dockery, Lady Gaga.
Source: Yahoo Style
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