Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

Dior Spring 2014 Haute Couture–Raf Simons delivered his own vision of ladylike elegance for Dior Haute Couture’s spring-summer 2014 collection. The new collection offers a strict color palette of bright white, soft pastels and midnight navy or black. For spring, the Dior woman also embraces prints with an array of spots featured on floor-length gowns as well as more textured effects including circular cutouts or 3d embellishments. Simons excelled when it came to more minimal pieces such as a dress featuring a short, A-line skirt and demure neckline modeled by Diana Moldovan.

Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2014 | Paris Haute Couture

Atelier Versace Spring 2014–Donatella Versace looked to eighties icon Grace Jones for Atelier Versace’s spring-summer 2014 collection. The runway show marked the first day of haute couture presentations in Paris. The outing showcased Jones’ iconic hooded looks as jumpsuits and sexy, body conscious gowns. Of course, the Versace woman’s inner glamazon was revealed with rich jewel tones and slinky metallic fabrics. A standout of the collection included a diaphanous silver gown worn by Kati Nescher with one arm in a mix of sheer and elegant draping.