Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2014

Empire line, sweetheart necklines, dipped back gowns of heavy damask silk and spiderweb lace. Bubbling pearl sea foam and encrusted beaded arterial coral, embroidered full length bed jackets spliced with applique, fur and gold foil. Brocade, ermine, velvet, boiled wool, tweed, latticework lace. Conté sketches and seemingly heavy upholstery brocades rendered entirely in miniature beads.
 

Yet another achingly beautiful, angelic, princess fairy tale collection from Valentino. 

Images from the wonderful vogue.it.

Backstage, London Fashion Week F/W 2014

A selection of unconventional backstage images by Masha Mel taken at London Fashion Week.  Snaps from Louise Grey, Meadham Krichhoff and Ryan Lo shows respectively. All images found at Masha Mel's blog.