Candy Couture – Elie Saab presented a romantic collection of ivory and pastel hues of powder blue, rose and wheat for his spring 2012 haute couture show in Paris earlier today. Known for designing many red carpet creations, this season had its fair share of Oscars ready fare ranging from crystal embellished floor length gowns … Read more
Skyline Couture – Karl Lagerfeld appeared to be inspired by air travel and stewardess uniforms for Chanel’s spring 2012 haute couture collection presented earlier today. The Grand Palais was transformed into the interior of an airplane with models walking down the aisles in elongated silhouettes and extended shoulder winged sleeves. Playing up the jetsetter theme, … Read more
Dream of Couture – Giambattista Valli played with hard and soft elements for his sophomore haute couture collection presented in Paris this week. Feminine touches of lace, flowers and sequins are juxtaposed with streamlined silhouettes for spring. Valli even included outerwear with sheer capes and a more embellished take on a sixties housecoat. Models also … Read more
Couture Mood – With spring 2012 Haute Couture, Dior atelier Bill Gaytten delivers a ladylike collection featuring a tame color palette of ash, black, plum and ivory. Cinched waists, sheer tops and full, pleated skirts dominate the runway this season. Playing with prints, the Dior woman also wears hounds tooth, floral patterns and gradient lines … Read more
Chic Easy Pieces – Bette Franke is the very vision of Palm Springs glamour in Lachlan Bailey’s latest work shot for the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar US. Wearing a wardrobe pieced together by fashion editor Brana Wolf, Bette hits the streets of suburbia in retro inspired looks from labels such as Prada, Michael Kors, … Read more
Valentino Muses – Valentino’s spring 2012 campaign takes to the outdoors in these romantic images lensed by Deborah Turbeville. The new advertisements star Bette Franke, Fei Fei Sun, Zuzanna Bijoch, Maud Welzen and male model Clément Chabernaud. The images capture the romantic spirit of the spring season which feature ethereal gowns, leather dresses and metallic … Read more
Romantic Outdoors – Forgoing the traditional names, Valentino enlists photographer Deborah Turbeville to shoot Zuzanna Bijoch, Maud Welzen, Bette Franke, and Fei Fei Sun for its spring 2012 campaign. Shot in Mexico, the girls sport updos similar to the spring runway show. (WWD)
Rush Hour – Bette Franke hits the streets in dark, urban ensembles for Benny Horne’s latest work in Harper’s Bazaar Australia January. Styled by Jillian Davison, Bette stands out from the crowd in sleek looks from the likes of Donna Karan, Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani and Louis Vuitton. / Hair by Gavin Harwin, Makeup by Chiho … Read more
Look on the Bright Side – The November issue of WSJ, the Wall Street Journal Magazine, gets a revamp with Richard Burbridge’s colorful fall portraits starring Bette Franke. Styled by David Vandewal, Bette is like a doll playing dress up in extravagant looks from labels such as Givenchy, Prada, Jil Sander and Marc Jacobs. / … Read more
By the Sea – Bette Franke gives full on opulence for Camilla Akrans’ latest work in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar US. Styled by fashion editor Brana Wolf, Bette takes to the shore in a mix of furs and pants from the likes of Michael Kors, Tom Ford, Donna Karan and Vera Wang.
Collaborative Effort – CFDA winner Prabal Gurung teamed up with sportswear retailer J. Crew for a capsule collection full of feminine ruffles and clean piping. Modeled by Bette Franke, all several looks are available on J. Crew’s site now.