Two years ago you’d have to be in Paris during the Haute Couture shows to receive up to the minute updates on the showings but that’s all ancient thanks to the Twitter and other social media platforms. Everyone is twittering fashion updates and twipics from Elle Creative Director Joe Zee to male social and freelance writer Derek Blasberg. So what went on in Paris? Everyone seemed to be talking about what may be Christian Lacroix’s last show as he faces bankruptcy, the stage and that random hottie at Chanel, and the best backstage sign to date at Givenchy.

Tweets from Joe Zee a.k.a @MrJoeZee at the Christian Lacroix showing

TwitPic from Joe Zee at the Lacroix Showing

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Haute Couture: French meaning “high sewing” or “high dressmaking”. A Haute Couture garment is one that is entirely made by hand with the most luxurious fabrics, construction details, and embellishments such as beading and lace. To achieve Haute Couture multiple fittings are required. It is a very time consuming process that is handled by highly skilled workers.

In France only companies that meet the strict requirement set by La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (which is the French fashion governing body) are allowed to use the term Haute Couture. To earn the right to use the term one must: …Click to continue reading | Haute Couture: Tailored Perfection