ZIAD NAKAD Couture Show: PARIS HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK
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Fury, fervor, effervescence! For his first couture fashion show in Paris, Rani Zakhem celebrates life and joy in incandescent metaphors. Fire is the essential element of this sumptuous yet relaxed collection, dedicated to a volcanic woman.
As devouring as ethereal, the sacred element comes in pyrotechnic explosions and cascades of gold, drawn by embroideries of arachnoid crystals of lava on the black of a sheath whose draped top splits into a deep “V” neckline.
Some creations seem to be sculpted in the light, like this pearl-beige silk dress, where red, orange and gold gems glow with a myriad of sequins that bring precious reflections back to the surface. Here the image of the volcano is spun to the neck, columned and entirely gilded, a recurring element of the collection and keystone of an architecture that favors ease, movement and, one would be tempted to add, the dancing flames that seem to devour the fabric barely touch the floor.
Reminiscent of a party in Vienna where the designer returned bedazzled, Klimt’s Kiss, itself cast in gold in a powder dust of stars, infuses into the collection a resolutely modernist visual vocabulary, translated into sequins of geometric forms. Geometry that also brings us into the disco spirit of the 1970s with many references to Halston, especially in a loose single shouldered fluid dress with a golden Mao collar, in a fanned out degradé rainbow, gold to red through yellow and bright orange. Gold, again, subtle and powdery, sculpts a feuille d’or chiffon dress, knotted in a wrap around bustier dropping into a deep backline, a tribute to Mireille Darc elegantly quoting Guy Laroche.
Clearly, the theme of fire sometimes extinguished leaving precious streaks of diamonds on silky nights; sometimes fluid, sizzling cascades of molten metal on a short dress with a dripping panel, and sometimes gently iridescent with warm colors is only a pretext chosen by Rani Zakhem to salute the masters who nourished his vocation.
A scarfed collared, vertiginously split yellow chiffon, plissé soleil dress with mouton sleeves, is a joyful smile addressed to Jean-Louis Scherrer. Another, short black silk satin, real Moujik tunic adorned at the bottom with pleated yellow faille embellished with a large bow of the same fabric is a nod to Yves Saint Laurent. A third composed of a densely embroidered golden top with narrow three-quarter sleeves and a long black pleated skirt is a reverence to Balmain. The heart skips a beat when the liquid gold drape of a silk jersey habillé evening sheath appears, ending with a large bow of black silk satin on the shoulder, a tribute of the designer to Madame Grès.
A black silk satin kaftan, embroidered on the edges with gold sequins and flame patterns at the bottom, recalls Rani Zakhem’s native orient and plays the bond between his multiple cultures.
A delicate apotheosis of this fashion show, shaped in flowing lava and blazing fires, is the wedding dress, long and tight, in delicate whitish lace, emphasizes by its precious simplicity the minimalist bias of a collection with budding emotions.
WHO: Maria Menounos, Emmy winning host and New York Times bestselling author
WHAT: Maria Menounos wears the Pronovias Randala gown for her wedding to Keven Undergaro on Fox’s New Year’s Eve in Times Square.
WHEN: January 1, 2018
WHERE: New York City
PHOTOCREDIT: FOX
STYLE CREDIT: Atelier Pronovias Randala Gown
LINK: www.pronovias.com
About Pronovias:
Pronovias Fashion Group continues to consolidate its position as a global leader of the bridal sector year after year. It started out as a family business in Barcelona in 1922 and is now the world’s leader in bridal gowns, present in more than 105 countries with 155 stores and more than 4,000 sales points.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their official engagement photos. Prince Harry was seen in a custom suit while Meghan is wearing a beaded gown from Ralph and Russo.
There’s speculation about Meghan’s non-traditional sheer bodice but the couple looks amazing!
To view more pictures visit Radar Online
Kehlani graces the 2017 American Music Awards red carpet in a sheer lace couture AMEN gown. The Italian fashion house is thrilled to dress the R&B artist for her big night. This past year, Kehlani earned her first four hits on the Billboard HOT 100 and tonight she is nominated alongside Beyonce & Rihanna for the ‘Best Soul / R&B Female Artist’
Who: KEHLANI, “Best Soul/ R&B Female Artist”
Site: http://kehlanimusic.com/splash/?ref=
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kehlani/?hl=en
Where: Los Angeles, CA @ the 2017 American Music Awards
What: wears a FW ’17 Amen gown:
Black sheer lace column gown with edgy chain detailing designed and produced in Italy.
ABOUT AMEN COUTURE:
AN ITALIAN WINNING COMBINATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, EXCLUSIVE DETAILS AND PURE CREATIVITY, THAT MAKES EVERY PIECE UNIQUE AND TIMELESS.
JEWEL EMBROIDERIES, SARTORIAL MANUFACTURING, AS WELL AS STATE-OF-THE-ART FABRICS AND A CONTINUOUS STYLISTIC RESEARCH, COMBINED WITH EACH OTHER IN THE SUCCESSFUL MIX THAT IS THE SIGNATURE ON EVERY AMEN DRESS, A REFINED PLAY BETWEEN OPPOSITES, EFFECTIVELY BALANCING TRADITION AND INNOVA.
The new Atelier Pronovias 2018 Collection is defined by the concept of a WISH. Taking inspiration from dreams and desires, with water as the main element, this collection highlights the magical movement of waves, the fluidity of currents and the sparkle of water droplets in exquisite models designed to enhance the bride’s femininity.
The new looks are a fresh take on volume, a highlight in this collection, with innovative designs that lighten up patterns and reinvent silhouettes such as the flared line, designed to emphasize the bride’s curves and bring more movement and fluidity to the skirt. The envelope was pushed this season to give brides endless possibilities to play up their figures. Pronounced side cleavage, with elegant sheer effects, brings those attractive feminine curves to the forefront.
Thread embroidery, the star of this collection, is a testament to the atelier’s firm commitment to a thoughtful combination of materials and fabrics. Silk gauze, organza and Mikado add volume, while crepe and soft satin outline the bride’s figure, which is set off by the French lace that is a hallmark of the atelier’s dresses.
This year’s brides will sparkle more than ever with white gemstone embroidery that gives the collection a very sophisticated touch. Sensational jeweled dresses add a special glimmer to the designs and are combined with sleeve and neckline appliqués, creating a magical effect reminiscent of falling water, another distinguishing feature this season.
And convertible dresses give brides countless ways to shine on their big day. These transformable designs are complemented by layers, trains, overskirts and detachable boleros, allowing brides to show off different styles as the celebration progresses.
The new Atelier Pronovias 2018 Collection dazzles at every turn, making it –once again– the essence of good taste and quality.
About Pronovias
Pronovias was born as a family business over 50 years ago. The brand began operating under the name ‘El Suizo’, a prestigious Barcelona store in 1922 that specialized in lace, embroidery, and high-quality silk fabrics. The company presented its first collection of prêt-a-porter wedding gowns in Spain in 1964 – and Pronovias was born.
For over five decades, Alberto Palatchi Ribera has managed the group and its expansion process, conveying a philosophy of quality and design that typifies its work. In July 2017, the group BC Partners became one of the stockholders with the purpose of promoting the brand’s international growth.
Pronovias is currently present in more than 105 countries with 155 shops and over 4,000 points of sale. The firm’s goal is to continue to grow and open shops, both in the countries where it is already present and in new markets. On an international level, Pronovias recently opened flagship stores in cities such as Paris, Mexico City, Rome, Brussels and Berlin. Today, Pronovias Fashion Group is a global leader in bridal fashion that is present around the world.
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