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Ready to sweep us off our feet, the enchanting gowns presented during the spring 2013 couture season were suitable for a modern-day princess, but one does not have to be royalty in order to fully appreciate, dream or swoon over the breathtaking garments.
For Raf Simons the floral elements represent a recurring subtext, one that he keeps on exploring with more and more determination as time goes by. From subtle interpretations, to all the more obvious renderings, nothing tops his vision of a gown, fully covered in a blossom of embroidered and floral appliques
Floral appliques on the runway at Christian Dior Spring 2013 Couture
Emphasizing the female body in ways that still feel unrealistic, Geroges Hobeika’s idea of couture this spring had much to do with a melange of pastel colors and delicate floral appliques. The latter turned a majestic white gown in a walking vision that seemed carved out straight from a fairytale page.
Renown for the artisan effort that goes into every single one of their couture collections, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli turned the Valentino gowns into real works of art for the spring 2013 couture season. Perfection seemed personified at last in the red and black gown, covered in an explosion of textured appliques.
Gold-embroidery, gold embellishments and more of the gold seen in delicate floral appliques, gently hugging the waist of an all-white gown is what Zuhair Murad envisioned for a luxurious spring. Accented by the baroque overtones and the royal inspired cape, the idea of a sumptuous couture look appeared statuesque.
Lingerie designer Zahia Dehar offered a slightly different notion of couture this season, as her models walked down the runway in dreamy ensembles and sexy silhouettes. Covered in an outbreak of colorful floral appliques and lively embellishments the mini numbers screamed fun and flirty in a totally good way.
Couture knows no limits when it comes to luxury and femininity and Giambattista Valli’s collection stuck to the point. Orchestrating his strengths with the consideration of a true couturier, Valli gave women exactly what they’ve been longing. Utterly romantic silhouettes, delicate shades and floral appliques. Hundreds of them.
