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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What do you think of Vauthier’s Fall collection?
Images: Vogue.com
Seriously, this girl is everything wrapped in one: a singer, actress, dancer, entrepreneur, and most recently, mother. However, today we’re adding one more title to her ever growing roster: our Beauty Crush Wednesday.
With full lips, almond shaped eyes, BIG curly locs, and a body to die for, Taylor is definitely one that knows what does, and doesn’t work for her. She’s grown over the years to encompass what she loves most about her beauty routine: simplicity.
Thought her hair may change (she now sports cute pixie cuts and finger wave hairstyles), her makeup tends to stay the same. Quite natural with a nude lip, Teyana keeps her makeup to a minimum, highlighting instead her carefree hair and killer bod. 
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Many pieces were longline blazers paired with silhouetted skirts, tulle petticoats and simple items paired with classic shades of gold and silver.
Footwear remained minimal to sandals and gladiator form, however, not truly inhabiting the space of haute couture in Dior fashion. The collection also seemingly strayed away from the fitted form, embracing more of a loose, yet still graceful, approach to the Parisian fashion aesthetic.
Makeup was kept to an over-the-eyelid cat eye and nude lips. Slicked back hair or wildly fringed bangs continued the beauty looks of models cascading down the runway, arguably marketing to the young, carefree woman with minimal time on her hands still vying to look beautiful. 
Overall a stunning collection, it left much to be desired of the fashion house powered by new aesthetics and out-of-the-box thinking. Nonetheless, the overall style was simple, polished, and targetable to many clientele.
