Oh my people, time to add some dreamy couture life to this week! The couture collections for fall/winter 2017/2018 were shown in Paris last week, so you and I definitely have some chatting to do! First out from the couture shows is Giambattista Valli Fall 2017 Couture Collection. And folks? It’s a dreamy one! Catch the full collection here!
Giambattista Valli Fall 2017 Couture
So Giambattista Valli Fall 2017 Couture Collection was as much Giambattista Valli as one might expect. And I don’t mind it, not at all. Quite the contrary honestly, I can’t get enough of all the tulle, floral prints and voluminous silhouettes. The collection embraced the fall/winter season ahead with a classic color scale of black, white, some pastels and a few looks of burgundy and yellow. The floral print was done in several versions, either rich in details or thoughtfully placed on the clothing pieces. Couture collections often focuses on dresses and skirts, this collection was no exception from that. Draping, tulle and gowns pretty much sums up Giambattista Valli Fall 2017 Couture.
If one were to describe the collection, I’d say that it felt like a floral garden in a city (cause that makes sense). There was a delicate balance of vegetative, and true to nature, floral prints but with a glam touch (hence the city vibes) as sheer fabrics, tulle and elegant drapings. To make it even more relatable: it looks like Blair Waldorf’s entire wardrobe. Perhaps a look or two belonging to Serena Van der Woodsen, lol.
Thoughts On The Collection
As Giambattista Valli is one of my favorite designers, I’m probably more keen on his creations than the average person. With that said, I think he has a high low level which still gives quite the likable looks even if they aren’t fashion magic. The “questionable” looks in this collection are quite few, but still some looks that feels rather undone and without the glam and exclusive touch the style of couture normally gives. This look feels a bit curtain, this one too and this look has never been done before, right? (obs: read sarcasm).
Highlights From The Collection
Other than that, I like this collection. We’ve seen the style and combinations before, but I never say no to more tulle, floral print, voluminous silhouette and some structured creations. The touch of Chanel is quite the chic one as in this look and this look. The bright yellow dress is one for the red carpet, and this sheer floral dream and this pink sweetheart are all spotlight material. Not to forget, this dramatic and over the top black dress that’s probably all we need. As for the sweeter, city garden vibe, this look of floral and green is a sweet one. Also perfect blush shade in this dress, a look that is rather wearable too if you ask me.
Couture shouldn’t be wearable, it’s art and no one buys food at Whole Foods in art – right? But I do enjoy the first looks of the collection as they look business chic with a glam touch. The structured style of this look is quite the posh one. I could definitely work the cocktail party season in this dress and go fall mood in this all black lace look. Hello gorgeous!
Folks! What are your thoughts on Giambattista Valli Fall 2017 Couture? Do you have any favorites? Let’s chat in the comments! Xx
This was a great collection. Like you said, it wasn’t really surprising, but that’s not a bad thing. There were plenty of gorgeous pieces, and the red “curtain” look was actually my favorite! Girl, I’d wear that dress every day in December if I had the chance lol.
To be fair, I’d wear couture all the time if I has the opportunity. Wear the art!
amberelb.com
Hahaha oh I love that though! It wasn’t a bad curtain look at least, just a curtain look you know! Xx
Im swooning over that yellow dress and pretty much everything else! So gorgeous!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
The yellow dress is just something else, adore it!! Xx
I love that pink dress!! I can never say no to tulle and big silhouettes on the catwalk either!
http://thecourtneydiaries.com
Hahaha same here honestly, perfect combo! Xx
That yellow dress is a dream! I love the collection and also adore the frothy pink gown ! Thanks for sharing, a wonderful bit of glam for the summer doldrums!
Xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
So true, it adds a lovely summer glam! Xx
Wow – some really beautiful pieces here! I can definitely see Blair in some of these stunners 🙂
http://shoe-fiend.blogspot.co.nz
Hahah right? Felt pretty Blair! Xx
That first yellow dress is the showstopper for me! Can you see how obsessed you’ve got me with yellow? Lol I tell you it’s one of my new favorite colors to buy and look at!
xoxo
Rina Samantha
http://www.andshedressed.com
Hahah well I’ve noticed that, haha love ya for it! Xx
Well I guess no one can knock it out of the park %100 of the time, but for most the collection stands up. That yellow “romper” is killer.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Yup, it maintains quite the high level! I know, so so dramatic and good! Xx
I love this collection:) THank you for the review!
irinathayer.com
Thank you love!! Xx
A dreamy collection as you said!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Andrea.
Seize your Style
Indeed, gorgeous pieces! Xx
I love the highlights that you chose from this collection, it definitely makes me want to go check out the rest. I see what you’re saying about the garden meets city idea, and I love the contrast there (weren’t you just talking about the magic of contrast? 🙂 ).
Hahah oh yes indeed, thank you for remembering honey! The garden x city vibe is so pretty! Xx
Mia,
This collection is so beautiful! I love the pink tulle, and the looks are so elegant!
xoxo,
Vanessa
http://www.whatwouldvwear.com
It’s so so dreamy, kind of need it for future survival! Xx
Goodness the last look is terrible hihi!
Lovely article as always babe! Have you seen the Ulyana Sergenko show? Can’t express how beautiful her new collection is.
Love from https://tbymallano.com/
Hahah oh now, it’s a dream! Giambattista always knows how to step up the fashion game, he’s a genius haha! Xx
Such a gorgeous collection. The yellow is stunning.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
The yellow is something else, just adore it!! Xx
All of them are so pretty! Can’t decide which one is my favorite! :/ Thanks for sharing and have a nice day! 🙂
xx
Shivangi
http://www.outoncatwalk.com/dusk-till-dawn-at-cape-florida-lighthouse/
Hahah no worries, neither can I! Thank you love, same! Xx
Such a gorgeous collection! The pink dresses are just so pretty!
Gemma
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
They’re something else, so so pretty! Xx
That is a stunning, feminine and very dreamy collection and you summed it up perfectly with ‘a floral garden in the city’.
Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity
Hahah I’m kind of proud that I made that connection, quite accurate huh?! Xx
Giambattista always makes the most beautiful dreamy pieces! The yellow dress was fabulous and not the mention the pink ones. I’m in loooove! Have a great day! xx
Andreea,
http://www.couturezilla.com
The yellow and the pink dresses are just something huh?! Xx
Dreamy is the perfect word for all of this! Absolutely gorgeous. The light pink number is literally divine xx
http://www.qustomquinns.com/blog
It is just something else huh? Like a fluffy marshmallow going glam! Xx
You are right hun, this collection does look absolutely dreamy! I think you summed it up really well by saying that it looks like a floral garden in a city… I love the combination of both feminine, delicate and glam elements, the creations are absolutely stunning and you are right, I can definitely see Blair Waldorf wear these outfits! I can see why this is one of your favourite designers for sure, the pieces are so interesting and very beautiful. 🙂 I hope you’re well, my lovely! Missed you and your blog xoxo
Kay
http://shoesandglitter.com
Hahah right? I thought I was kind of spot on with that description, lol! Oh thank you honey, been missing you too in the blogosphere! Xx
I love Giambattista Valli, every collection is dreamy and fabulous. Wish I could wear all his creations.
xo
http://www.carinavardie.com
Same here honestly, haha life would definitely be prettier! Xx
Giambattista Valli isone of my fav designers, I totally love how he manages to combine in a so perfect way a romantic and delicate side of fashion with the very modern and sophisitcated one and still makes them really wereable!
This collection is another proof of his ability: in love especially with those sheer floral beautiful dresses!
XO
S
https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it
That’s a great description of Valli’s design aesthetic. Love it too, it’s a magical combo! Xx
What a beautiful collection! I love the pink flowy dresses, so pretty! x
Yiota
pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com
They’re so dreamy huh?! Just love it! Xx
I actually really like this collection! There are so many fabulous and over-the-top yet feminine looks. I could see how some of them look like curtains though hehe. But omgosh that first yellow dress is a show stopper!!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Hahah oh sorry honey, I had forgotten to add the links. I’ll send you them later haha! Xx
The collection is absolutely beautiful! I’m obsessed with the yellow dress!
http://violettedaily.com
The yellow dress is magical though! Xx