Thursday, July 22, 2010

I am Couture Crazy!

The word Couture tends to make me weak at the knees! I love nothing more than to sit at my computer watching style.com couture shows (some day I’ll be front row) where extravagance and opulence are the norm. Jean Paul Gaultier’s collections are always outlandish and exciting, while Christian Dior puts on an elaborate and theatrical show. Chanel Couture tends to honour it’s roots with recreations of Chanel classics, while my favourite couture house Givenchy lets it’s elaborate dresses make a statement and keeps the show simple! In fact, this season Givenchy decided to opt out of a catwalk couture show and instead go back to the way Couture was originally seen – in a private, intimate viewing.



Well imagine having the opportunity to wear a piece of couture without the triple zero price tag. New Irish fashion website www.coutureonline.ie offers just that! It is an innovative online designer clothes shop offering rare and eye-catching dresses made in Paris. Each dress is handmade of 100% silk, with each bead and sequin hand sewn with precision and care, creating a true work of art. The range is stocked exclusively by CoutureOnline in Ireland and the best bit is only 3 of each dress is available to buy, so you are guaranteed not to bump into everyone else wearing it at the same event!


There is a huge selection of styles available; cocktail dresses, maxi dresses, shift dresses, bridesmaid dresses, debs dresses, knee length dresses and full length gowns. I adore this slightly bohemian cream dress, with the floaty sleeves, unusual draped fabric at the front (could be perfect for hiding any lumps and bumps or if your tummy is a problem area) and finally the stunning embellished neckline for only 299euro. But my favourite dress has to be this Amadine summer maxi dress, the gorgeous colour splashes and strapless bodice with ruching details are just mesmerising. Team with a little denim jacket and flip flops for a more casual day look, or go for high glamour with bright heels and accessories.




If you are not the type to be buying things online for fear of the dress not fitting, or you would like to see just how amazing the detail and quality is first, then there is something new for online shoppers… a fitting room! There are exclusive fitting rooms, located conveniently just off Dublin's Grafton Street, are coming soon, letting you take advantage of the excellent eye of one of Couture Online’s highly trained stylists, free of charge! They are 1st Options, 3rd Floor, 28-30 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2, or just see www.coutureonline.ie