by Sarah-Hayley Owen: Couture

Sunday, January 11, 2015

2015 Golden Globes - The Best Dressed List

Sunday, January 11, 2015

It's the first red carpet on the awards season calendar and as usual I have scrutinised the celebrities style choices. See below fo...

It's the first red carpet on the awards season calendar and as usual I have scrutinised the celebrities style choices.

See below for my twelve best dressed attendees and to find out what they are wearing, simply hover your mouse over the photo. For tablet and phone users simply click the image and who wore what will be revealed.

To see all of the red carpet ensembles take a look at my pinterest board below.

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Monday, March 03, 2014

My Oscars 2014 Best Dressed List - The 86th Academy Awards

Monday, March 03, 2014

It's 5.30am yet I am still going strong.. determined to bring you my 86th Academy Awards Best Dressed List. It was a pleasure staying ...

It's 5.30am yet I am still going strong.. determined to bring you my 86th Academy Awards Best Dressed List. It was a pleasure staying up as thanks to Oscar's host, Ellen DeGeneres, not only was the evening hilarious it also had some sensational moments and great speeches. There are too many talking points to discuss now but head to my facebook or twitter for the details as the happened and I shall keep this post focused on the fashion!

It was an odd night on the red carpet, at first I was becoming quite restless wanting someone to show up in something which wasn't safe or nude. However eventually we were treated to some flawless looks. Firstly, Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong'o wore an ice blue Prada (Lupita is the face of Miu Miu) dress with a deep v plunge neckline, delicate flattering pleats and nipped in waistband.

Secondly 'Best Actress' winner Cate Blanchett graced the red carpet in a heavily embellished Giorgio Armani gown and presenter Kate Hudson stunned in an Atelier Versace intricate white draped dress with an over sized loose caplet detail, plunge neckline and linear beading.

Unfortunately I was underwhelmed by Amy Adams, who looked chic in a navy Gucci gown but lacked the nominee sparkle and dress that said 'Look at ME'.

My best dressed ladies can be seen below. Who made your best dressed list?

Saturday, March 01, 2014

How I would style our leading ladies for the Oscars 2014.

Saturday, March 01, 2014

As a stylist I regularly style my clients for red carpet events. For those who are unfamiliar with the process, I have explained b...

As a stylist I regularly style my clients for red carpet events. For those who are unfamiliar with the process, I have explained briefly what happens a month before the red carpet on my tumblr.

The process I go through in comparison to the preparation for the Oscars is significantly less. This is the biggest red carpet moment of the year and the pressure is tenfold for both actress and stylist, in particular for the nominees. Not only do they need to look incredible but they need to please a whole host of individuals. Gowns will not be chosen until the last minute, which is why it is difficult to predict what designer a screen star will wear.

Therefore instead of predicting what I think they will wear, I have opted for the gowns I would like them to wear. The only difficult option was for Lupita as I am tempted to see her in a print for the first time instead of block colour, however she works an overall colour so flawlessly I think it's right for her to stick to what works.

Do you agree with my choices?

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Karl Lagerfeld gets fired from Chanel by Hudson!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Hudson Kroenig, Karl Lagerfeld's adorable Godson, who closed the Chanel SS14 Couture show on Tuesday, tells Karl he's fired in ...

Hudson Kroenig, Karl Lagerfeld's adorable Godson, who closed the Chanel SS14 Couture show on Tuesday, tells Karl he's fired in this short instavideo posted by Cara Delevingne. Love!!!

Paris - Chanel SS14 Couture

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Chanel couture show will always give me two things, the first is goose bumps and the second is what I call the 'pinch me m...

The Chanel couture show will always give me two things, the first is goose bumps and the second is what I call the 'pinch me moment'. The 'is this really happening?' feeling that will never leave me no matter how many times I watch it.

The set for the SS14 show was the creation of the "Cambon Club" which revolved to reveal a sweeping staircase and French pop star Sébastien Tellier.

The statement details which we all presume and love to see at a Chanel show were magnifecently on display, the tweed, the monochrome and an entirely elegent silhouettes were in abundance, although in complete contrast to this ladylike aesthetic, Lagerfeld sent his models down the stairs in sport-luxe sneakers! Ok, so they naturally complimented in tone and were luxurious in the details, made from lace, python and pearl but this detail certainly surprised!

Another element which made a shocking appearance was the one item which Coco herself freed women from. The corset! Oh Karl the irony! Placed under boloros or cropped jackets and worn with drop waisted skirts this new accentuated proportion became a feature of the collection.

Accessories were given a modern edge in the form of metallic knee and elbow pads teamed with tweed and quilted bum bags!

Evening gowns remained classic with a simple silhouette albeit with a slightly higher hemline which rose to show the ankle. Dresses were fluid with transparent panels and featured sequin, feathers or metallic embroidery. The colour palette reflected the airy feel with shimmering and iridescent tones highlighted with a few black pieces which added a dramatic element.

Take a look at my favourite pieces above and see the full collection here.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Paris - Atelier Versace SS14 Couture

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Atelier Versace kicked off Spring 2014 Couture Week today with their campaign star, Lady Gaga, watching the show wearing a new SS14...

Atelier Versace kicked off Spring 2014 Couture Week today with their campaign star, Lady Gaga, watching the show wearing a new SS14 Versace number - a draped black silk column dress teamed with an embellished beaded hood. This piece echoed everything which was presented on the catwalk; sleek tailoring, embellished everything, elegant shapes featuring drapes and cut-outs and cowl hoods which added a cool touch to an otherwise classic collection.

Donatella Versace perfected the balance of sheer and opaque with the combination of silk and jersey on dresses to beaded tulle tops paired with full skirted dresses.

One of my favourite features came in the form of glittering geometric panels in contrasting colours to the skirt of the gown.

The collection definitely embodied a mix between 80s style icon Grace Jones and the very current Lady Gaga.

A selection of my favourite looks are below. Click here to see the complete collection.

Sunday, December 01, 2013

#designerexclusive Fifth Designer of Cheltenham Fashion Week's, Fashion Night Out Catwalk Show Revealed.....

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Fashion Designer Catherine Walker produced more than 1000 outfits for Princess Diana. My favourite of them all was a black silk velv...

Fashion Designer Catherine Walker produced more than 1000 outfits for Princess Diana. My favourite of them all was a black silk velvet halterneck worn for Diana's Vanity Fair photo shoot by Mario Testino. It may be a surprising choice as it is fairly plain. Although with it's classic structure, the subtle shimmer of the black bugle beading on the halterneck straps, elegant draping and a thigh high side slit. It was entirely glamorous and showed Diana at her happiest and most confident.

Catherine passed away in 2010 but the company is continuing to build on her incredible design legacy. I am honoured to showcase a collection of five dresses by Catherine Walker & Co at Cheltenham Fashion Week, our fifth designer of the Fashion's Night Out Evening.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

#designerexclusive First Designer of Cheltenham Fashion Week's, Fashion Night Out Catwalk Show Revealed.....

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Cheltenham Fashion Week are pleased to announce, independent couture designer, Dee Duce as one of Fashion's Night Out catwalk...

Cheltenham Fashion Week are pleased to announce, independent couture designer, Dee Duce as one of Fashion's Night Out catwalk designers, presenting the same collection she showed, in September, during London Fashion Week.

The 'Dee Duce' label launched earlier this year after initial success with of the Dee Images brand. Designer, Dee Duce takes inspiration for her collections from the decadence and glamour of the 1920's and 30's, creating fabulous flowing fabrics and striking designs. Dee's love of Couture Wear shines through and her work demonstrates that modern couture need not be exclusive to the well celebrated Fashion Houses.

Dee is delighted to be selected to show her latest collection at Cheltenham Fashion Week. To Book tickets for Fashion's Night Out, click here.

Monday, February 25, 2013

The 85th Academy Awards - The Oscars Red Carpet 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

If you missed my live tweets of the Oscars Red Carpet, take a look at what the stars wore to the 85th Academy Awards. My Best Dressed...

If you missed my live tweets of the Oscars Red Carpet, take a look at what the stars wore to the 85th Academy Awards. My Best Dressed is split between Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington, Amy Adams and Jessica Chastain.

Designer Details:

Jessica Chastain - Armani Prive

Salma Hayek - Alexander McQueen

Jane Fonda - Atelier Versace

Anne Hathaway - Prada

Adele - Jenny Packham

Charlize Theron - Dior Couture

Kerry Washington - Miu Miu

Jennifer Lawrence - Dior Couture

Amy Adams - Oscar De La Renta

Not Pictured

Jennifer Hudson - Roberto Cavalli

Octavia Spencer - Tadashi Shoji

Reese Witherspoon - Louis Vuitton

Zoe Saldana - Alexis Mabille Couture

Kristen Stewart - Reem Acra

Nicole Kidman - L'Wren Scott

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Chanel Couture SS13 - A Gothic Fairytale

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Karl Lagerfeld filled the Grand Palais with a forest of trees for the SS13 Couture show in Paris. The collection was eclecti...

Karl Lagerfeld filled the Grand Palais with a forest of trees for the SS13 Couture show in Paris.

The collection was eclectic. Black dresses were heavily embellished with layer upon layer of texture, while white tweed dresses and twin sets drew attention to the shoulders, Lagerfeld framed them with stole like capes adding an extra dimension. The beauty look albeit not conventionally beautiful was definitely striking. Feather fascinators were worn in the side of a tussled hair-up style, with one stark gothic smoky eye, adding drama and impact to the collection.

The emphasis on the shoulders continued throughout the collection, with off-the-shoulder dresses left bare or covered with lace.

Peep toe boots were worn with each look as lace or skin-tight silver leather followed the line of the whole leg or skimmed the ankle.

The colour came in a set of dresses in red, black and white sequins adorned with flower motifs.

A uniformed theme throughout SS13 couture is the idea of nature, with trees seen at Dior and Nicholas Oakwell including Chanel.

Lagerfeld presented a mythical and mysterious collection with models reminiscent of ethereal fairies. I loved!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Dior Couture SS13 by Raf Simons - A Secret Garden

Monday, January 21, 2013

Raf Simons opened up a secret garden this afternoon for his second couture collection, since taking the helm at Christian Dior. The magica...

Raf Simons opened up a secret garden this afternoon for his second couture collection, since taking the helm at Christian Dior.
The magical catwalk setting in Paris' Tuileries, was arranged with a flowing maze of hedges and trees. The models walked out with pixie cropped hair, pale skin and deep red lips, some which were crystallised.
Raf Simons - or any Creative Director who replaced John Galliano - had the ultimate task this season. Although as I watched the online stream it was clear that Simons certainly rose to the challenge offering the perfect combination of romance and modernity, with clever references to the Dior archive, namely layering, peplums, and volume. A noticeable difference was between the Simons and Galliano style. Simons is more relevant and contemporary than Galliano's theatrical collections.
The colour palette was beautiful with aubergine, burnt orange and yellow ochre brightening an otherwise pastel collection.
I fell in love with the Silk bustier cocktail dresses and signature Dior voluminous skirted ball gowns, worn with delicate balletic bonnets.
Overall Raf Simons presented a soft and enchanted collection with a feminine charm, accentuated by the pastel colours, embroidery and textures. I cannot wait to see what is in store for his ready to wear collection!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Chanel Haute Couture AW12/13 by Trevor Undi

Monday, August 27, 2012

I mentioned last week, on Coco Chanel's Birthday , about my love of all things Chanel and as if by magic this beautiful...

I mentioned last week, on Coco Chanel's Birthday, about my love of all things Chanel and as if by magic this beautiful film by Trevor Undi was posted on Vimeo. Trevor Undi, known for his short fashion films and mesmerising video editing, makes the models, above, look like angels - apt for a brand which I feel is a piece of heaven on earth!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Up Up and Away with Chanel Couture SS12

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

When we thought we had seen it all, today Karl Lagerfeld delivered his Chanel SS12 Haute Couture Collection in the dizzying heights of ...

When we thought we had seen it all, today Karl Lagerfeld delivered his Chanel SS12 Haute Couture Collection in the dizzying heights of a simulated Chanel Aeroplane. The collection encompassed every single blue hue you could imagine, to be precise 150 different shades. It was a unique concept for one of my favourite luxury brands, at the end Karl even emerged from the Cockpit followed by finale.

The show was in direct contrast to what we saw at Metiers d'Art, this collection was modern, more streamlined and not as decadent. Instead, the vibe was relaxed, with models walking with their hands inside the deep pockets of the lowest dropped waists I have seen. There were certain dresses and separates I loved, although a few I wasn't so sure of, however it was refreshing to see a new air of cool disperse throughout the brand, with inspiration taken by Karl's connection with new muse Alice Dellal, sitting on the front row.

The twittersphere was equally as enthralled with the show, here are some of my favourite twitpics!

Watch the show below courtesy of YouTube SerraEly and see the individual looks on Style.com

Monday, January 23, 2012

Greetings from Paris - Couture Shows

Monday, January 23, 2012

This week is Paris Couture Week, as a freelance journalist and not an Editor etc, tickets for Haute Couture shows are like gold-dust...

This week is Paris Couture Week, as a freelance journalist and not an Editor etc, tickets for Haute Couture shows are like gold-dust. Thankfully I call upon my fashion friends with connections and although I am standing somewhere at the back, or backstage as a few seasons ago, I feel very privileged to be there!

One day, in the not so distant future I shall have my own seat. To celebrate such an occasion, after pinching myself several times, I shall search for someone standing on tip-toes at the back of the show venue struggling to see and swap places, because that's the daydream that plays in my mind everytime I wait for a show to start!

Today marked Donatella Versace's return to Paris Couture Week after an eight year absence.

Model Karlie Kloss opened the show which featured 15 looks, mostly evening wear consisting of the classic Versace corseted silhouettes. The palette was interesting combining a pearl grey with accents of acid yellow, orange and green.

As always Versace demonstrated their expertise when it came to detail, thin half moon disks held the neckline of a bodice, added structure around the bust, or accentuated the hips. Further definition was added by panels of transparent lace adorning the side or central front and sometimes over-layed a structured corset.

I loved the shoes which echoed the same details as the collection, with flashes of metal and exaggerated leather tongues which were paired with over the knee lace hold-ups.

It was a very cool couture collection with a prioritisation on contemporary details.

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