February 19, 2011

Monique Lhuillier Fall/Winter 2011 RTW

As some of you may know, I have recently added Monique Lhuillier onto my list of designers to follow, and so it works out wonderfully that stylemefab has requested a look at her Fall/Winter 2012 collection.
For Fall 2012, Lhuillier restricted herself to a small colour palette, but let herself free in the details.  She started off with mostly black outfits, all in a similar silhouette - modestly covered arms, with tapered hemlines stopping at the knee:
Then after a transition created by floor length dresses, Lhuillier dotted her collection with pops of red and metallics:
As Lhuillier's gowns came out, a lot of the attention rested around the shoulder area, then later shifted to the skirt area:
With this new limited colour palette, Lhuillier introduces a sensual, sultry undercurrent to her collection, and it's sure to attract some red carpet regulars.

Watch an abbreviated version of the show here.

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23 comments:

  1. Fashion CappuccinoFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Her gowns are definitely my favorite! They would look fabulous on the red-carpet for the oscars! The red mini dress with bow belt is just too pretty :-) xoxoxoo

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  2. LisaFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    ahhh monique lhuillier seriously knows how to make a ballgown!! gorgeous!

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  3. JenniferFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    These looks are are so chic!!! i loved some of the dress!!

    Jennifer
    http://monchinee.blogspot.com

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  4. Closet FashionistaFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love all the gowns! Sooo gorgeous :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    oh my! those gowns are soooo lovely and girlie!!! Love how she puts the black ribbon detail to the gowns! Its that little detail that counts sometimes;)

    And yes, you shud really read EAT PRAY LOVE!!! it's really inspiring:D You seen the movie yet? And the tiff key necklace is a good replica and at good price indeed eh? hahahha. Do they have the retail shop Cotton On over where you live?

    Cinz
    http://cinzee.wordpress.com

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  6. LeiaFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Amazing dresses!

    ♥ Leia

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  7. Dear Girl WallflowerFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    her fabrics are so elegant, i love the flowing gowns and the bows...i also love her use of different materials..these are perfectly feminine too.

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  8. Reg RodriguezFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    i really love the dresses! i wish i had her in my closet <3

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

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  9. EmilieFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    aaaarghhh everytime I scrolled down the dresses were better and better :o SO in love with this collection, thank you Monique!!!

    xxxx

    lifeisroyalty.blogspot.com

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  10. LOLA FINNFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Thank you dear :)

    That dresses are so divine!

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  11. gingerSnapFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    So elegant!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Wow this collection is amazing. Maybe, sometimes, Lhuillier purposes the "same evening gowns" but I like her style and in this collection, as you told, she tries to add something more and, for me, to evolve her style. Beautiful!

    http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/

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  13. TrendsettersFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Wow, just great collection!
    I'm following you cause your blog is really original :)

    xoxo
    http://theothersideoftrendsetters.blogspot.com/

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  14. CyliaFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    lovely collection:) thanks for the feedback! hope you have a great Sunday.

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  15. Cafe FashionistaFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    This is truly one of the most stunning collections I have ever seen! The fourth look is my favorite; but the rest of the pieces are just as elegant! :)

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  16. Madeleine RobertsFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I have to say I was very disappointed in Lhuillier's collection. Don't get me wrong I appreciate the sophistication of detailing,etc. I don't know it just felt very lackluster to me. Perhaps because last season I found my WOW piece and nothing can ever beat that piece for me. so I guess I had extremely high expectations.
    -Madeleine

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  17. SherinFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love these runway looks. The red dresses are so beautiful. I also love those last few dresses. Absolutely elegant.

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  18. SMDFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I really like this collection! It's romantic and feminine with the bow accents and soft, flowy fabrics, but it also has that "undercurrent of sultry" as you put it--with the pops of red; the sheer black pantyhose. And it has a definite glam feel, the gowns look totally red carpet worthy!

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  19. ClareFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Ahhh Monique! Be still my beating heart!!

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  20. Angelica NgFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    @Madeleine: I actually understand exactly what you're saying. This collection didn't blow me away. I appreciate that she's trying something new with this limited colour palette, but some pieces did lose what makes her special. I'd sure like to know what that WOW piece from last season is!

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  21. Madeleine RobertsFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Absolutely, I actually have the picture on my blog all the way back in September under the "New York State of Mind" but let me describe the gown. I love this gown so much that a) it was a my computer screensaver for 5 months. b) I would make the organza white and wear it as my future wedding gown. But it was a drop waist ball gown with a nude corset bodice and a full red organza skirt. This was just my dream gown.
    If you want to see the picture I provided a link to blog post with pic below.
    -Madeleine
    http://www.boulevarddelamadeleine.com/2010/09/new-york-state-of-mind.html

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  22. stylemefabFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Thank so much Angelica...Monique Lhuillier did good. The detail on the red pieces is just incredible. love love every piece.

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  23. nikkiFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    such a gorgeous collection. x

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