Alexandre Vauthier has a particular kind of ability and dexterity when it comes to merging couture techniques with fluent-appearing dressing. There’s a real reason that women look so uncomplicated and sexy in his designs though they’re oft design marvels. Case in point: the lot of supermodels stomping down his Fall 2016 Couture runway. Jourdan, Bella, and Karly, among others.

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His quintessential sultriness was combined with actual functionality—though we’re all quite clear that’s not what Couture’s actually for. Silky cargo trousers with a sheer fishnet top and silver embellished moto jacket felt ready for recreation, while slouchy embellished camo pants paired with a classic, white button-front shirt felt as classic and relatable as Vauthier has ever been.

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Let’s talk about gams, shall we? The collection overflowed with leg-baring mini dresses. A feather-accented LBD was given modern flair with an oversized green sash cinching the waist and a black and gold, lurex-threaded stunner on Cindy Bruna channeled a classic tweed jacket gone completely va-va-voom.

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Texture play was of incredible importance—a black, plush velvet coat was paired with glittering sequins, a brown patent leather trench was anchored with matching over-the-knee boots, an opulent fur felt like the epitome of decadence with suede boots, and a voluminous gown inspired by couturier Charles James was given edge with grommet-accented accessories.

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And the grommet pieces had “it” written all over them. They didn’t quite feel new or untried (Balmain did something similar in past years and that house certainly wasn’t the first to try them either), but they did exude a certain bad-ass quality that quite frankly never goes out of style.

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High-octane glamour is inarguably what he does best and there was no shortage of red carpet-ready gowns on display. Ciara would look killer in a bronzed high-neck sequin gown with a plunging neckline, while J.Lo could certainly carry off a white, tuxedo-inspired number with an exposed black fishnet leg.

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The audaciousness and sauciness of the collection were anticipated, but like the old adage says: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It was all done to a T gracefully and Vauthier’s trademark attention to detail and expert tailoring did not disappoint. We know its first wearer will be a veritable tour de force no matter where she goes. We’re only waiting to see who and when.

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What do you think of Vauthier’s Fall collection?

Images: Vogue.com

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