If you need a little mid-week pick me up how about taking a peek at some pretty little designer details..
Image Courtesy Style.com / Valentino Couture
Image Courtesy of T/New York Times Balmain
Image Courtesy of Vogue.com Balenciaga
I f you happen to be a beautiful bride on a budget searching for an affordable yet couture worthy gown-you have just hit the mother load. Ready? Here it is. Designer to the Stars Zac Posen has partnered with (wait for it) David’s Bridal to create couture-worthy wedding gowns at a fraction of the cost. The collection, entitled “Truly Zac Posen,” will feature the designer’s signature figure-flattering silhouettes and bold yet feminine style.
The collaboration will include six ivory bridal gowns (ranging from $850 to $1,350) and five limited-edition social occasion dresses in neutrals and a lavender jacquard print (priced from $195 to $225).
For more information and images on the Truly Collection see todays Go to Glamour Girl Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=765275060150454&id=161971113814188
or David’s Bridal http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Designer-Truly-Zac-Posen
O.K. I know we are smack dab in the middle of summer and the last thing you really want to look at is Fall clothes BUT when the fall clothes are Couture and from the amazing Zuhair Murad, a Glamour Girl has got to break for fall fashion. As you know I am a HUGH fan of Mr. Zuhair Murad and per usual he doesn’t disappoint. Here are a few of my favorites from the collection. I hope you enjoy it. For the complete collection just click onto:http://www.gotoglamourgirl.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=31713&action=edit&message=1
Drafting the pattern
A brief look at what goes on behind the seams at a couture house… This is why the one of a kind couture creations cost so much-the work is masterful and extrememly time consuming..
Making the muslin
Sewing the garment – usually by hand
Fitting on dress form…
Final fitting on Showroom Model
and a few additional photos I thought you might enjoy…
In case you were wondering: Couture is always a “special delivery “
When shipped abroad, a Christian Lacroix wedding dress travels upright in a cloth case, each layer resting in a bed of tissue. Such extraordinary care and attention to detail is the foundation of the couture.”
