JEAN PAUL GAULTIER SPRING 2012 COUTURE

Absolutely NOTHING beats couture! Jean Paul Gaultier proves this in his salute to the iconic late Amy Winehouse in his latest collection. Models graced the catwalk in Amy’s signature almost cartoon-like style with cigarettes, big hair, thick eyeliner, and beauty spots galore. Referencing her unique mix of floaty silhouettes, tight bustiers and sportswear, the effect was one of tomboyish femininity. LOVE! Peep some footage from the show (above)

GIVENCHY SPRING 2012 COUTURE

So much YES! Despite Givenchy’s change from last season’s ethereal gowns of ivory, Ricardo Tisci managed to create an enchanting collection that was a cross between punk and turn of the century glamour girl.

Models including Natasha Poly, Kristen McMenamy and Saskia de Brauw wore oversized bullrings and earrings which also made quite a popular appearance in Givenchy’s menswear show earlier this month. Perfect touch to this edgy collection filled with crocodile skin, leathers, and hand beaded crystals, no?

ALEXIS MABILLE S/S 2012 HAUTE COUTURE

French designer Alexis Mabille showed his latest couture Spring/Summer 2012 collection in Paris today by sending models down the runway with faces covered in colorful make up and hats that would make any duchess of England envious! Mabille showed his versatility with a collection filled with beautiful cocktail dresses, evening dresses and show stopper ball gowns along with a vibrant color palette of fiery primary colors. LOVE it!

CHRISTIAN DIOR SPRING 2012 HAUTE COUTURE 

Couture has kicked off this season and has us drooling! If you’re a fan of black/white contrast, you’ll love Dior’s latest creation by designer Bill Gaytten. The collection almost has a ‘Mad Men’ feel to it with a lovely modern twist. Every piece is a huge glamorous and feminine almost classic statement. Peep the full collection over at Style. So good!