Hypnotic Collections from Iconic Brands: Femme

Fashion has been our Armor to survive the reality of everyday life. Couture has been a predominant factor since the 1920s when the taste of women was “flapper.” Speaking of fashion’s history, the 1970s was when ‘hippie’ became the new ‘groovy,’ 1990s was all about toning down with sneakers and at present influencers have taken over the fashion world, and we catch sight of new trends every now & then. To give an ode to fashion and 21 years of L’Officiel we have brought some of the most iconic collections by prestigious luxury brands. With so many shows over the years, recollecting & discovering the most celebrated and unforgettable was exhilarating. Without further ado, let’s dive in and uncover the past significant times in the luxury fashion world!

Born Chic ft. Givenchy

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“Luxury is in each detail” has remained constant with this French luxury house, Givenchy. There is nothing more iconic than Audrey Hepburn wearing the little black dress by Givenchy in Breakfast at Tiffany. The looks & collaborations by these megastars were the most anticipated. However, after digging deep, Givenchy’s 2012 Spring Collection is what made space in our hearts. The designer known for creating mob scenes backstage, Riccardo Tisci created a collection in 2012. With suits, jackets, skin-tight pants, skirts, leather, polo dresses, Truncated shirttails, pelmet belts, and so much more the collection within no time became the most accessible collection by the designer. Tisci, we still cherish it!

Elegantly Sexual ft. Versace

Fashion is a weapon every woman carries. The most prestigious Italian fashion house, Versace is all about sensational apparel that delivers grandeur and expresses a woman the best. Speaking of the most iconic, it hands-down has to be the bondage dress from the 1992 Fall collection. But going through the archives, we picked Spring 2007 as it best teaches youngsters about 80s fashion. The best part? Graphics, & prints refrained. The collection portrayed full-metal dresses, sharply faceted bras, high-waist girdle-bikini, coordinate sets & more. Not to miss, we were in complete awe of the accessories. Donatella, you are & will remain a queen!

Topnotch Artistry ft. Dolce & Gabbana

A brand best known for taking contemporary takes on fashion, Dolce and Gabbana. Even for this Italian luxury fashion house, haute couture has been their specialty. But after revisiting the past collections, the 2003 Spring with big names sitting in the front row & top models walking the ramp took us back to the time when it was all about punk. Even though this is the year of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the collection didn’t show any misery. Put together were 80+ looks with curvaceous dresses, hourglass suits, satin corseted dresses, trousers with buckles, oversize jackets in the house's signature mannish suits, and more!

Environment-friendly ft. Stella McCartney

Yes, fur-free and leather-free apparel look stunning too, it is approved by the best-in-business, Stella McCartney. This British Luxury brand best known for her astonishing clientele has over the years made sure to bring change in the fashion industry. Her strong tailoring has always been the highlight of each show, but the 2011 Spring collection with the palette of faded pastels like rose, pistachio, and light blue had our heart instantly. Effortlessly chic is what best describes this collection. Perfectly tailored suits, high-waisted, cropped, cuffed pants, even the denim tunics were vibrant and gave a summery vibe!

Gutsier of them all ft. Dior

The brand to put an impact on the fashion industry has to be Christian Dior. The gorgeous silhouettes of his “New Look” will always be marked as the most exclusive. From Lauren Hutton to Princess Diana wearing Dior, are considered the iconic designs from the brand. Speaking of collections, one that caught our eye while going down memory lane is Raf Simons, Fall Couture 2012 with all flowery and valiant designs. From floor-sweeping silk skirts to a tuxedo whose jacket was shaped after Dior's iconic Bar jacket, one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the fashion world every apparel was unique.

Jet-set-chic ft. Valentino

It was all about the color that symbolizes courage, sacrifice, and love or anger. Valentino has been a flare of fashion in the past five decades. We hereby announce this brand as a master of couture. Speaking of enigmatic designs, Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis wore Valentino to many events making her the most influential client of the brand. When the period of “teensies” was starting, Valentino released its Fall 2010 collection that became famous among the twilight generation. Comprising of all Babydoll & youthful silhouettes, short skirts, dropped waist, baby doll, sheer dresses in huge organza flowers or a baby doll in ruffled tiers of powder pink, and kitten heels it had it all!

Eternal Fashion Icon ft. Tom Ford

When we talk about breaking fashion rules in the industry, Tom Ford pops into our minds. Style & sensuality never go unnoticed, after all, Tom Ford is known for scandalous campaigns. With its sophisticated yet wild collections, amazing craftsmanship, and launching vintage pieces Tom Ford is a significant name in the industry. Speaking of its noteworthy collection, the fall 2015 show in LA makes it on our list. The unique craftiness in the macramé skirts and even his eveningwear with its graphic, undulating prints looked impeccable. The celebrity guest list was impressed too with the chic, Hollywood-ready collection of embellished denim jackets, '60s-inspired floor-length gowns with fringe and psychedelic prints. Not to miss the carefree vibe was set with the display of clothes!