Runway Report: Atelier Versace Fall 2014 Couture

Fall 2014 Haute Couture Fashion Week had its official start last night in Paris with the presentation of the Atelier Versace Fall 2014 Couture collection. Sticking to a minimal celebrity front row that they had at the Spring 2014 Couture presentation with only Nina Dobrev and Jennifer Lopez being seated front row at this presentation. Donatella Versace looked to classic 1950's Haute Couture as the starting point of the Fall 2014 Couture collection. The collection was classic meets bad girl couture, think elegant debutante meets dominatrix. The ensembles were created with a the idea of constructing and deconstruction with ball skirts giving way to bodysuits, gowns slashed and paired pants, and ensembles that had mini shorts on one side and long trousers with the other. These looks will be worn mostly by the stars of the stage like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Rita Ora, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, ETC and modified and custom versions will be rocked with the elite of Hollywood for Film Festival and Awards Season come the Fall red carpets.

Ulyana Sergeenko Fall 2014 Couture Presentation Wish List

Earlier this year Jaime King rocked Ulyana Sergeenko Couture for different events on Oscar week so it would not come as a surprise to see her seated front row at the Ulyana Sergeenko Fall 2014 Couture presentation on Tuesday July 8th. I would pick this ensemble from the Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2014 Couture collection for Jaime to wear front row. The look consists of a white satin bustier and a pair of nude pink pants, I would not have her wear the blue silk robe.  A pair of red satin pumps and a red clutch would finish this look off perfectly for the front row with a red lip.

Rihanna has also rocked some Ulyana Sergeenko Couture this year, tho I was not really a fan of her boudoir inspired ensemble I would still like to see her seated front row at the Fall 2014 Couture presentation Thursday. I would pick this forest green bralet and champagne skirt ensemble from the Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2014 Couture collection. This is sophisticated and sexy which is exactly the type of look I fall in love with from Rihanna. A pair of gold Charlotte Olympia platform pumps, gold cat eye sunglasses, and a gold clutch would finish off this look perfectly for the front row.

Georges Hobeika Fall 2014 Couture Presentation Wish List

While inside sources have told me that there will most likely not be celebrity VIPs in attendance at the Georges Hobeika Fall 2014 Couture show on Monday I still have a list of stars that I would love to see seated front row. Eva Longoria hasn't had a major Georges Hobeika moment in a long while and I have to say that one of my favorite red carpet memories of her have been in designs from the couture house. I would pick this pastel floral embroidered Georges Hobeika Spring 2014 Couture bell shaped cocktail dress. Not many women would have the presence to pull this dress off but Eva has some of the best red carpet presence in all of Hollywood. A pair of gold sandals and mint green clutch would finish this look off perfectly for the front row.

Georges Hobeika was the reason that I remembered why I loved to see Jennifer Morrison on the red carpet. I hope that the two continue to make magic on the red carpet moving forward. Jennifer could scout out gowns to wear for the Emmy Awards, that take place on August 25, seated front row at Georges Hobeika. To do so I would pick this white blouse with black trimming and gold lamé skirt ensemble from the Georges Hobeika Signature Fall 2014 RTW. This is a look that would look perfect on Jennifer as it has that business meets cocktail and would elevate he to a look above the rest. A high bun, like she has in the picture on the left and a pair of black pumps would finish this look off perfectly for this front row.

And finally I have a wish for Spanish actress Paz Vega to wear if she would sit front row at the Georges Hobeika Fall 2014 Couture presentation on Tuesday. This year Paz has really shown quite a bit of glamorous versatility on the red carpet. One of her first looks was a silver embellished Georges Hobeika striped dress for a pre-Oscars party and this would get Paz invited to the show from me for sure. To scout more possible red carpet looks from the brand I would put Paz in this ink blue Georges Hobeika blouse and matching skirt. The top features an embellished collar leaving the lest of the look sleek and simple. A pair of silver pointed toe pumps and a red lip would finish off this stunning ensemble perfect to sit front row at a couture show.

Michelle Obama's Fourth of July Wish List

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! While you are reading this I will be somewhere in my small town in North Carolina picnicking with friends and watching a parade, with the requisite fireworks to follow later tonight. And while I know that the First Lady of the United States and the President spend the day at the White House with their family I see this as a day that most other places would be a day of public appearances and since this has been a yearly tradition I have posted a wish for Fourth of July festivities since I started this website. For daytime appearance I would pick this blue and white abstract striped Carolina Herrera Resort 2015 dress for Michelle Obama to wear for activities like a prayer service. I would pair this with a white cardigan belted with a thin red belt and a pair of red patent leather pumps to ensure a perfect daytime ensemble.

Back in the day each the Fourth of July was celebrated at the White House with a huge ball. Those days are long past but that doesn't stop me from dreaming what I would put First Lady Michelle Obama in for an Independence Day Ball. This year I have picked this stunning red Carolina Herrera Fall 2014 silk embroidered ballgown. With its modified portrait neckline this ball gown would look stunning on Michelle no matter what event that she would wear it too. A pair of red evening pumps, a pair of stunning diamond drop earrings, and a diamond bracelet would finish off this perfect festive yet sophisticated ensemble for a ball that isn't even happening.

Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 Couture Presentation Wish List

Carina Lau has been the biggest purveyor of the inaugural Ralph & Russo Couture runway collection wearing looks for the Berlin Film Festival, the Asian Film Awards, and 2 looks Hong Kong Film Awards. With all that in mind it would not surprise me to see the Asian actress seated front row at the sophomore presentation on next Thursday July 10th. Since the collection is mostly over the top gowns it was hard to figure what the VIP's should wear. I finally settled on this red lady like Ralph & Russo Spring 2014 Couture skirt suit. Carina has been wearing a lot of the daring looks that I would not have expected her too but I think that this ensemble is perfect for the front row. A pair of red Christian Louboutin pointed toe patent leather pumps and a red lip would finish this look off perfectly for this front row.

Nieves has always stunned in Ralph & Russo on the red carpet be it custom at Cannes or off the runway at the GOYA Awards, so I would love to see her seated front row at this presentation. I think that this pretty Ralph & Russo Spring 2014 Couture white embroidered pantsuit is absolutely perfect for this occasion. The black silk blouse with its tied neckerchief  is the perfect compliment. I would finish this look with a pair of Christian Louboutin black pumps and a red lip to ensure that Nieves holds her own seated front row.

Paz Vega was the only one to really wow me at the Cannes Film Festival in her silver Ralph & Russo Couture gown with black sculpted shoulder detail. This red carpet moment qualifies Paz to have a seat at the Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 Couture show come next week. I would pick this pale pink skirt suit with sculpted roses on the blazer from the Ralph & Russo Spring 2014 Couture collection for Paz to wear for this front row. With a statement necklace in place of a blouse, a pair of silver pumps, a pink lip, and a bright pink clutch would finish this look off perfectly for the red carpet!

Valentino Fall 2014 Couture Presentation Wish List

Emma Stone rarely does wrong and I would love to see the red headed beauty seated front row at the Valentino Fall 2014 Couture presentation next Wednesday night at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. With her films "Magic in the Moonlight" and "Birdman" already generating Academy Awards buzz it would seem appropriate that Emma be seated front row at one of the brands that she favors if not many many more. On her epic "Spider-Man 2" promo tour Emma wore 4 Valentino ensembles between appearances, premieres, & photocalls. For this front row I would love to see Emma wear this colorful 1970's style Valentino Resort 2015 cocktail dress with lace cuffs and bib. Not many would be able to make this look work off the runway as it is a very complicated and dated dress but I think that Emma could work it. With her wavy bob, a red lip, and a pair of simple Saint Laurent 'Jane' sandals in black Emma would have a perfectly styled front row moment.

Florence Welch is a Valentino front row regular and it would not surprise me to see the folk singer take to Fall 2014 Couture presentations front row. With her third studio album in the works right now I am sure that we will be seeing a lot of Flo around as she keeps up appearances. This floral and butterfly embroidered tulle dress from the Valentino Fall 2014 RTW collection is a perfect look for Florence. While she will most likely wear pants, Flo loves herself some pants for a front row look, I think that this dress would make much more of an impact. With her fiery locks and the runway's pumps this ensemble would be complete for the front row.

Naomie Harris started the "Skyfall" promo tour two years ago and has not slowed down since. Naomie has just grown on her red carpet looks since then going from clothing that was seasons old to straight off the runway couture. To be seated on the front row of this presentation I would pick this Valentino Fall 2014 RTW navy blue caped cocktail dress for Naomie to wear. I would pair this with a pair of silver Valentino crystal encrusted pumps and simple hair and make up to ensure that Naomie has a best dressed moment seated front row at the Valentino show next week.

Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture Presentation Wish List

Anna Kendrick has had a long time friendship with Elie Saab since about the time that she arrived on the red carpet scene in 2010 when she was nominated for every single award including an Academy Award for "Up in the Air." Anna did wear Elie Saab Couture for that awards ceremony and that has not been the only time. I am hoping to see Anna wear more Elie Saab couture coming up with the promo tours of "The Last 5 Years" and "Into the Woods" coming up this fall. "Into the Woods" is speculated to premiere at at least one of the major film festivals (Venice, Toronto, London, or Rome) and those would call for a stunning couture creation. To preview possible red carpet moments at the Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture presentation in Paris next Wednesday July 9th I would love to see Anna wear this deep berry Elie Saab Fall 2014 RTW jumpsuit. I feel like Anna is young and fun enough to make this look work for the front row. I would pair this with a pair of dyed to match pointed toe pumps and flowing curls to finish off this perfect front row ensemble.

Jessica Chastain has been another loyal Elie Saab devotee wearing him to all of the major film festivals. Jessica has 3 films that are film festival and awards season contenders that will premiere before the end of this year so it would not surprise me if Jessica sits front row at the Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture presentation next week to snatch up his stunning couture creations. To do so I would love to see Mrs Chastain wear this jade Elie Saab Fall 2014 RTW cocktail dress with an attached sheer cape. This is a dramatic look perfect for sitting front row. I would pair this with the runway clutch and a pair of gold sandals to ensure that Jessica has the perfect front row look.

Kate Beckinsale has two films coming out this year and always wow's me when she takes to the red carpet (especially when she is wearing Elie Saab). At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party earlier this year Kate dug into the Elie Saab Couture archives and rocked a sexy gold number for that appearance. If she could sit front row and judge all the new Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture creations I would love for her to rock the hell out of this Elie Saab Resort 2015 black jumpsuit that features lace yoke and sleeves as well as beaded embellishments on the bodice. This is sophisticated and sexy. Paired with her signature voluminous waves, a red lip, and a pair of black Christian Louboutin platform pumps would ensure that Kate wont fade into the background even in black.

And last but not least for this front row wish list I have a wish for Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor. When Sonam was not wearing a traditional couture sari at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival she was stunning on the red carpets in Elie Saab Couture wearing everything to haute couture realness to just plain pretty. I would love to see her previewing gowns for next years festival as she will most likely be back in attendance since she is a spokesmodel for festival sponsor L'Oreal Paris. This pastel yellow Elie Saab Resort 2015 sheath dress with a knotted keyhole (pictured left) would a perfectly appropriate dress to wear front row at the Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture presentation next week. I would go with a head to toe runway look wearing the nude and gold Elie Saab sandals and actually taking the nude and yellow Elie Saab chain strap purse from the look next to it to complete the perfect look with a bold red lip.