Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2012/2013: Armani Prive & Maison Martin Margiela

By Alexandra SUHNER ISENBERG, Editor-at-Large

Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2012/2013

Armani Prive

If I were ever to be a couture customer (let's be frank here, it is unlikely to happen,) Armani Privé is probably the last of the big couture houses I would shop at. I just can't relate to his collections, the strong shouldered tailoring, the fancy evening dresses, and the 80's power woman feel to all his collections isn't me. Plus, I think they are a bit repetitive, and this season is no different...read more

Maison Martin Margiela

This Maison Martin Margiela couture collection was BAD. Depressing, in fact, as I expect to be impressed by this brand. This was a mish mash of Balmain-esque embellishment, tacky sheer pants, and mangled ideas that didn't tell a story...read more

Photos courtesy of Vogue.com