I am endlessly fascinated by the convergence of pop culture/art/fashion/movies. I also love seeing both fashion and lifestyle trends emerge and evolve. The Couture collections are sometimes the first wave of bringing these together.
I recently saw the movie Black Swan--such a hauntingly beautiful psychological thriller. The design team Rodarte created the ballet costumes--which brought in glimpses of their previous collections. I was inspired for days after seeing the movie.
One of the stills from Black Swan.
The theatricality of the Couture collections found inspiration in the beauty and artistry of ballet costumes and their ethereal romanticism. Here are some of the designers that pulled from this trend:
Chanel
Chanel had, by far, the most ballet inspiration. Karl Lagerfeld does such a beautiful job channeling Coco.
Dior
Dior happens to be one of my favorite Couture lines. See some of his last collection here (if you saw Rihanna perform at the Grammy's you'll recognize the dress). John Galliano brings such beauty to the drama of couture.
Jean Paul Gaultier
The incredible innovator Gaultier, who has been setting the bar for decades, finds inspiration in the delicacate athleticism of ballet.
All photos of the Couture collections are from Style.com .
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