Paris Haute Couture Week, Spring 2014: Nature’s Beauties

Beautiful Butterflies

A recurring theme at the Spring 2014 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week was the butterfly trend. Beautifully symmetrical, covered in vibrant colors and delicate and decorative, we can see why Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier based their latest designs on these interesting insects. Valentino’s Spring 2014 couture collection comprised truly beautiful butterfly embellished jackets and feminine, floaty butterfly adorned evening gowns. Jean Paul Gaultier also opted for elaborate butterfly headpieces and butterfly silhouettes. This really is luxurious designer, high-end fashion that’s exquisite and on-trend for the warmer seasons ahead.

Valentino’s Spring 2014 Haute Couture Collection: Our Favourite Fashions

Florence Welch spotted in the front row wearing Valentino.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2014 Haute Couture Collection: Dramatic Silhouettes

Jean Paul Gaultier and guest model Dita Von Teese

Get the new designer look with these Sophie’s Closet jewelry butterfly brooches.

Ciner Multicolored Butterfly Brooch AED 1,400 (US) $378

Ciner Smoked Pearl Butterfly Brooch AED 1,100 (US) $297

Vintage Ciner Smoked Crystal Brooch. AED 2200 (US)$599

Fabulous Florals

Elie Saab and Yulia Yanina took inspiration for their Spring 2014 Haute Couture Collections from the timeless trend, fabulous florals. Flowers were integrated into lace and painted onto Elie Saab’s stunning gowns. We predict a few of his desirable dresses will be making an appearance on the red carpet at this year’s 2014 Oscars! If you are looking for a slightly more subtle approach to wearing flowers, try Miriam Haskell‘s classic intricate pearl earrings, Ciner’s pearl flower earrings or other pearl jewelry pieces – we think they would work wonderfully with Elie Saab’s collection too.

Elie Saab’s Spring 2014 Haute Couture Collection: Looks We Loved

Miriam Haskell Pink Pearl Flower Earrings AED 1,280 (US) $346

Ciner Multicolored Pearl Centre Flower Earrings AED 750 (US)$205

Yulia Yanina’s floral fashions were slightly less subtle. Bold prints and blooming flower headpieces couldn’t be missed on their catwalk show at Paris Haute Couture Week. We say wear this Spring / Summer ’14 runway trend with either a floral inspired headband, a Jennifer Behr Large Crystal Brooch Headwrap or team simple studs with your bold, statement floral printed dresses to perfectly complement this stand-out theme.

Yulia Yanina’s Spring 2014 Haute Couture Collection

Jennifer Behr Large Crystal Brooch Headwrap AED 1,890 (US) $511

Golden Leaves

Zuhair Murad was just one of the luxury designers embracing golden leaves this season. Exuding opulence and glamour, add a golden touch to your looks with this Grecian Goddess-inspired theme. A gorgeous gold leaf hairpiece by Erickson Beamon or statement gold leaf necklace from Miriam Haskell will do just the job to instantly elevate all your day and after-dark outfits.

Zuhair Murad’s Spring 2014 Haute Couture Collection

Erickson Beamon Ballroom Headpiece AED 5,900 (US) $1593