A Recap Of Spring 2015 Haute Couture Shows

A Recap Of Spring 2015 Haute Couture Shows

The Spring 2015 haute couture shows took place in Paris this week. I’ve been following them mainly because couture shows set the stage for upcoming ready to wear shows and trends which eventually trickle down to mass retailers and what we see in stores.

Not every design house can do a haute couture collection, there are requirements you have to adhere to set forth by the “Federation Francaise de la Couture” in Paris.  Here are the three requirements:

  1. The design house must accept private clients and do made-to-measure clothing and personal fittings.
  2. They must show two couture collections a year, in January and July.
  3. The design house has to have an atelier or design studio in Paris and employ more than 20 people.

There are not many design houses that do haute couture and the main reason is the fact that there is not much profit in doing them.  The shows and the “one of a kind clothes” are very costly to make and the clients who can afford to buy them are a very small percentage of the world population.  They are mostly put together as a long term investment and publicity for a designer’s profile which helps in sales for their ready to wear, cosmetics, perfume and accessories collections.

Normally you see a lot of beautiful dresses and evening gowns at these shows.  This is understandable as the clients who are willing to pay around $10,000.00 for a gown would like to wear them to very special occasions and black tie parties.  However there are some designers that always do beautiful jackets and coats as well and that is what I have highlighted for you here.

Before moving on to my favorites, I wanted to mention the Jean Paul Gautier’s show in particular because I was very impressed that he used a refreshingly diverse cast of models of various ages and shapes.  He has done this before but it is always encouraging when you see designers using real women on the runway.  You can see some of the pictures at the end.

I hope you enjoy my picks and let me know which ones are your favorites.

Alexander Vauthier
Alexander Vauthier
Alexander Vauthier
Alexander Vauthier
Alexander Vauthier
Alexander Vauthier
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Armani Prive
Armani Prive
Armani Prive
Armani Prive
Armani Prive
Armani Prive
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier

 

Comments

16 responses to “A Recap Of Spring 2015 Haute Couture Shows”

  1. Susan Jeffries Avatar

    What a fun post! I am in love with the cobalt and pink Chanel jackets!! When choosing a jacket for spring weather, what are the best fabrics? Are there any new trends this year? Thanks! Susan

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Susan,
      What a great question…I will do one of my blog stories for next week about spring jacket trends and fabrications. Thank for stopping by and giving me this idea!

  2. SISSY Avatar
    SISSY

    LOVE NOT ONLY THE DESIGNS BUT
    THE MATURE, CLASSY MODELS – REAL WOMEN

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Sissy,
      I absolutely agree, love the mature and real women.

  3. theresa Avatar
    theresa

    I love the three valentino’s. right out of a wonderful fairy tale, with white horses, swirling capes and great adventure.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Theresa,
      I totally agree, Valentino always knows how to deliver 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.

  4. Dawn Lucy Avatar

    I love how I always learn something when I read your blog! Cool looks … love the Chanel especially. Thanks SO much for linking up with FUN FASHION FRIDAY! Have a fab weekend, Nora!
    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Dawn,
      Thank you so much, it makes me so happy to hear that you enjoy what you read. I try to share my knowledge of the fashion industry as much as I can.

  5. Jill Avatar

    Its so refreshing to see real life models! My favorite lookss are the green Christian Dior jacket and the pink Chanel jacket with the tulle skirt!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jill,
      I totally agree, thanks for stopping by!

  6. Shauna Avatar

    Obsessed with all of these beautiful pictures!!

    Shauna

    http://www.lipglossandlace.net

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Shauna,
      I am too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  7. Linda A Cassidy Avatar

    Loving the brights, wow, the green, the cobalt.. fashion linkup on Thursday, hope you can join me again

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Linda,
      Thank you for stopping by.

  8. Tameka Avatar

    There are some very beautiful jackets here! Thanks for linking up at Who’s Wearing What Wednesdays at Pastries, Pumps and Pi!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Tameka,
      Thank you for stopping by!

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