RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014, Pics +Video

The Look: Dior classics brought into modern haute couture styling; Creative director Raf Simons looks back (at the Dior archives and maybe some Cristobal Balenciaga references) using the "sack" dress as the star, while looking to the future using future-like fabrications/appliques/treatments; fabrics moved; intricately cut-out organzas, silks; pretty, feminine; red carpet looks for the more modern "Hollywood It Girl".


Colors: Navy, ivory, pastels, light lilac,

Trends: Full skirted; wasp-waists; pastels; Hi-lo silhouettes; sack shape with gathered/bubbled back; cut-out/lattice fabrics; the J-shaped shoe:

 Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

Collection Highlights:







Click below to watch the ENTIRE Runway Video (unfortunately there is no sound):