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