Blog Ashley Lunt Blog Issue 1 | Page 22

SPRING 2014 COUTURE BLOG LOOKING FORWARD Elie Saab Alexis Mabillie This was an overzealous collection for the designer, who continues to hold firm to classic, OTT notions of couture. Even his pastel hues appeared extra saturated, as if viewed through an Instagram filter. It feels somewhat Debbie Downer to rain on Murad’s petal parade—and his dolled-up devotees were definitely cheering from the sidelines—but there’s no question he’s stronger when working in a lower register. Zuhair Murad