#Ester Haute Couture

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Ester Manas, FW24

Model Emeline Hoareau

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Flora Coquerel at Ester Manas. Pic by me. My Instagram: nicolasinparis

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Playing Fashion Catchup...But Let's Call it a Masterpost: S/S23, Resort, & the F/W A-Z Leftovers (Part 3)

-Emilia Wickstead, top to bottom: RTW S/S23, resort 2023-

-Emporio Armani, RTW S/S23-

-Erdem, clockwise L-R: RTW S/S23, resort 2023-

-Ermanno Scervino, RTW S/S23-

-Ester Manas, RTW S/S23-

-Et Ochs, top to bottom: RTW F/W22, S/S23, resort 2023-

-Etro, left to right: resort 2023, RTW S/S23-

-Fe Noel, RTW S/S23-

-Feben, RTW S/S23-

-Fendi, top to bottom: haute couture F/W22, RTW S/S23, resort 2023-

-Ferragamo, top to bottom: RTW S/S23, F/W22-

-Ferrari, RTW S/S23-

-Fetico, RTW S/S23-

-Frederick Anderson, top to bottom: RTW S/S23, resort 2023-

-Gabriela Hearst, RTW S/S23-

-Ganni, top to bottom: RTW S/S23, resort 2023, F/W22-

-GCDS, RTW S/S23-

-Giambattista Valli, top to bottom: haute couture F/W22, bottom L-R: resort 2023, RTW S/S23-

-Givenchy, top to bottom: RTW S/S23, resort 2023-

-Gucci, left to right: resort 2023, RTW S/S23-

-Halpern, RTW S/S23-

-Hanifa, RTW F/W22-

-Hardware LDN, RTW F/W22-

-Hermès, RTW S/S23-

-Heron Preston, RTW S/S23-

-Hodakova, RTW S/S23-

-Holzweiler, RTW S/S23-

-Huishan Zhang, top to bottom: RTW F/W22, resort 2023, RTW S/S23-

-Hyke, top to bottom: RTW S/S23, F/W22-

-Interior, clockwise L-R: resort 2023, RTW F/W22, S/S23-

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Having the opportunity to explore this year’s Met Costume Exhibit ‘Women Dressing Women’ gave me the chance to learn just how big of a role that women had in helping shape the fashion industry into what it is today. Presented in what I would call a four act play, act I titled ‘Anonymity’ begins with the entrance of women in the fashion world. Dressmaking was first seen as an extension of domestic work in the 16th century done by women, but as the growing vocation made its way to the United States women would begin embroidering their work as to have it be rightfully credited to them, but also helping fashion historians keep track of who designed what.

Act II is what I could only cheekily refer to as “old maiden clothes.” Or the birthplace of female autonomy in creating pieces such as lingerie and evening gowns. As I was walking through this part of the exhibit I couldn’t help but chuckle at the idea of some of these pieces being considered lingerie. For example, when staring at Marie Gerber’s ‘Evening Ensemble’ I kept thinking how conservative it is when I compare it to big lingerie brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Savage Fenty. Having grown up on those brands it’s not that strange to see why I would think Gerber was being a bit too modest with her design. Another of my favorite look from this act included Jeanne Lanvin’s ‘Cyclone’ evening gown who would create her own boutique with no financial backing.

Act III titled ‘Agency’ and could be compared to the third wave of feminism, saw a more revealing woman break into the scene. With the rise of the British Punk scene and popular rock bands like The Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols and Black Sabbath, it inspired British designers like Betsey Johnson and Vivienne Westwood to help create a new, edgy look that could match this subversive culture. Fashion was no longer just for the elite, it became an important symbol in cultural revolution and rebellion. Something that women designers could understand and relate to as they continued to push into the mainstream and make their collections not just works of art but a loud disruption to a corrupt and stiff society. Some of my favorite looks from this act include Betsey Johnson’s ‘Paraphernalia’ that I consider paying homage to the rise of hippie culture and the Beatles smash hit ‘Yellow Submarine.’ It was made most famous by model Baby Jane Holzer. Vivienne Westwood’s ‘On Liberty’ recognizes the British High Class and fun fact Vivienne Westwood’s second husband Malcolm McLaren was the manager of the Sex Pistols and Vivienne would often times design their wardrobes growing popularity for both her and the band. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the work of Ann Lowe, an African American designer who would go on to make, and then remake the day before due to a flood in her basement, Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress which she would receive no credit for.

Act IV titled ‘Absence/Omission’ would introduce the “modern woman” created to feature and examine the inclusion of women with different body types as well as showcasing designs made for women who live with disabilities such as Aaron Philips who would have a mannequin modeled after her wearing peices designed by Collina Strada. Aaron Philips is most notable for her debut in the Moschino Fall ‘22 show. This act will also feature pieces from Danish designer Jasmin Søe who creates ensembles for those who live with achondroplasia(little person syndrome) as well as Ester Manas who is known for championing plus size women with her creations.

Though my favorite pieces would in this exhibit would come from Marie Grazia Chiuri ensemble for Dior. Marie captures everything I love about Dior, the combining of high luxury activities with haute couture to match in this fencing inspired ensemble. Tory Burch’s 2024 resort white dress is simplistic in nature but reminds me of something out of the classical Swan Lake ballet show(or if you’re a bit edgy the 2010 cult film ‘Black Swan’). Along with Simone Rocha’s couture dress that I can absolutely give no notes on, these would be my favorite pieces that I found myself coming back to often. Donna Karen’s ‘93 evening dress is honorably mentioned too due to Hillary Clinton wearing it (very distastefully in my opinion) at the 1993 State Dinner. However the gown itself was beautiful and reminded me of a longer version of Maddie Perez’s New Years dress in season 2 of ‘Euphoria.’

Overall these collection was both inspiring to see. I have only had the opportunity to visit the Met costume exhibit twice. The previous time focusing on works of Karl Lagerfeld. This exhibit however taught me more about women’s role in fashion and their struggle to breakthrough than any fashion course I could potentially take. The importance of preserving this history is obvious. Without the knowledge of Ann Lowe, Jackie Kennedy’s famous wedding dress would have continued to go uncredited and a Black woman would have been forgotten to history. These are the types of exhibits that matter. In preserving and showcasing our history, we are able to teach and inspire a new generation of fashion critics, designers and models to see what is possible in this amazing industry and if you find yourself in New York I would highly recommend making time to check out the exhibit.

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Ester Haute Couture 2018/19 Bridal Collection

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Ester Haute Couture 2019 Bridal Collection

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(via Ester Haute Couture 2018/2019 Wedding Dresses | Wedding Inspirasi)

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REDCARPET - 74th CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Maggie Gyllenhaal - VERSACE Ester Exposito - ETRO Luma Grothe - ZUHAIR MURAD Couture Leonie Hanne - TONY WARD Couture Didi Stone - PHILOSOPHY by Lorenzo Serafini Frida Aasen - ELIE SAAB Virginie Efira - DIOR Haute Couture Noa Fisher

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Ester Haute Couture Spring 2017 Bridal

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Ester Abner fall 2022 

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Ester Manas, FW24

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BACK IN TIME: LADY GAGA ARRIVES AT THE LITTLE KIDS ROCK CHARITY DINNER IN STÉPHANE ROLLAND

Lady Gaga was captured arriving at the Little Kids Rock Charity Dinner in New York City on October 20, 2011.

Her mint blonde up-do was done by Frederic Aspiras, makeup by Tara Savelo and styling by Nicola Formichetti.

Channeling her inner Audrey Hepburn, Gaga wore this gorgeous silk gazar little black dress with cape from Stéphane Rolland’s Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture collection inspired by the work of Daniel Widrig, the young, brilliant architect from the Villa Massima in Rome. 

The dress was accessorized with a black stone embellished belt from the Fall/Winter 2010 Haute Couture collection.

Adooore Stéphanes work. I’m always captivated by how he reshapes the female body. By his drapings. Embroideries. The contrasts – for the Spring 2010 collection Gaga’s LBD belongs to, Stéphane poured lacquer and pure gold into silk radzimir and gazar (grab your magnifying glass and touch his wearable sculptures on Vogue!).

The 70s style frames (pictured above in clear acetate) are from General Eyewear’s 790-995 series.

All of Gaga’s jewelry was provided by Kenneth Jay Lane. She started off with a pair of double teardrop crystal earrings.

The statement bib necklace is the large square-shaped crystal necklace. Where is my geeeeenie?

Her hair was decorated with beautiful silver red enamel Hamsa Hand amulet pendant by Ester Shahaf. Five elements of nature. Five five-energy flows of the human body.

Her black leather opera-length glove with button closure are signed by Italian luxury glove label Fratelli Orsini.

Black leather Alesha platform pumps with peep-toe and nude bottoms from Brian Atwood’s Resort 2012 collection completed the look.

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June 2021->June 2023: Photo Dump No.23

DATE SAVED, L-R BY ROW:

11th July 2021 [Bella Hadid photographed in Miami, December 2019], 10th November 2021 [Southbank, Lambeth], 26th June 2023, 24th August 2022 [GIANT Art Gallery, Bournemouth Town Centre], 16th September 2022 [Et Ochs RTW S/S23], 30th June 2023, 2nd March 2023, 28th November 2021 [the Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea], 27th June 2023 [Lyme Regis, Dorset]

26th September 2023, 1st June 2023 [Colors Festival @ Camden Lock, Camden], 10th January 2023 [Scorpio Platform Boot, Shelly’s London S/S23], 15th September 2023 [Bermondsey, Southwark], 24th September 2022, 8th December 2022 [Twisted Museum, Oxford Circus], 22nd July 2023 [Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons @ the Factory International, Deansgate, Manchester], 6th September 2023, 14th November 2021 [Glass Animals live @ Portsmouth Guildhall, Hampshire]

17th February 2022, 29th September 2022, 17th October 2021 [the Other Art Fair @ the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane], 12th July 2023, 31st May 2023 [source: instagram account @howtobehumanpod], 26th August 2023 [Salou, Tarragona], 9th April 2022 [source: instagram @_brightsouls_], 5th September 2021 [John Galliano RTW S/S92], 27th August 2023 [Salou, Tarragona]

31st March 2023 [He Cong photographed by Leslie Zhang for Marie Claire China, issue 298, April 2023], 28th August 2023, 15th July 2021 [Normani BTS on the set of the “Wild Side" music video, released July 2021], 27th May 2023 [source: instagram account @howtobehumanpod], 30th May 2023 [details @ Coach RTW F/W23], 13th March 2022, 21st July 2023, 23rd August 2023 [Sitges, Catalonia], 27th September 2023 [The Design Museum, Kensington]

27th September 2023 [“Hallgarth” boots, Roker RTW F/W23 @ REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion exhibition, the Design Museum, Kensington], 15th March 2024, 1st December 2022 [Yayoi Kusama: Mirror Infinity Rooms exhibition @ Tate Modern, Bankside], 28th July 2021 [Christchurch, Dorset], 22nd March 2023, 3rd February 2024 [source: instagram account @sadborderlinebitxh], 14th February 2024 [Luar RTW F/W24], 16th March 2024 [CUTE exhibition @ Somerset House, Strand], 11th August 2021 [Beyonce shot by Campbell Addy for Harper's Bazaar, August 2021]

8th January 2024 [Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée], 7th December 2022 [Liberty London, Soho], 9th December 2023, 13th December 2023, 3rd November 2021 [Ulyana Sergeenko, Haute Couture S/S19], 29th December 2021 [Untitled from the Fractal Scars, Salt Water and Tears collection, Ester Teichmann @ GIANT Art Gallery, Bournemouth), 30th November 2022 [source: instagram account @mantramagazine], 9th January 2024 [Marne-la-Vallée, France], 28th May 2023 [Elle & Dakota Fanning, February 2023, via @ellefanning on instagram]

6th May 2023 [source: instagram account @howtobehumanpod], 1st August 2021 [Dua Lipa wearing archive Jean Paul Gaultier on the set of the “Demeanor” video, released July 2021], 9th August 2023 [the Southbank Centre, Lambeth], 29th December 2021 [It's a Rave Dave exhibition @ GIANT Art Gallery, Bournemouth], 21st July 2023, 28th October 2023 [Nili Lotan RTW F/W23], 31st October 2023 [Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets], 15th October 2023], 1st November 2023 [Disney, 100 Exhibition @ ExCel Centre, Custom House]

5th April 2024 [Museo Picasso, Málaga], 8th February 2024 [Bella Hadid for Italian Vogue, May 2024 issue], 28th July 2021 [Bournemouth Centre, Dorset], 23rd January 2024 [source: instagram account @wrencraftt], 21st March 2023, 28th September 2023 [Philipp Plein Resort 2024], 9th February 2024, 21st August 2023 [source: instagram account @_mysunbeam], 7th April 2024 [Benalmádena, Andalusia]

9th April 2024 [Málaga, Andalusia], 29th August 2021 [source: instagram account @aniko.arts], 4th April 2024, 21st June 2023 [Summer Exhibition @ the Royal Academy, Mayfair], 10th May 2023 [Zendaya photographed by Elizaveta Porodina for Vogue Italia, July 2022 issue], 2nd October 2023 [source: instagram account @eggsdoodz], 14th July 2021 [Lana Del Rey performing live @ L'Olympia, Paris, 27th April 2013], 22nd December 2023 [source: Pinterest account @gobrielle], 30th March 2024 [Hove, East Sussex]

February 2nd 2023 [Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924-Today @ the Design Museum, Kensington], 10th April 2024 [Benalmádena, Andalusia], 3rd April 2024 [Mijas Pueblo, Andalusia], 19th September 2021 [Van Gogh Alive lmmersive Exhibition, Kensington Gardens, London], 7th November 2023 [Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture F/W23], 28th October 2023 [Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey], 2nd April 2024 [Benalmádena, Andalusia], 10th April 2024, 10th April 2024

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