Stéphane Rolland has once again created a colleciton that is absolutely full of artwork that is unique, smooth and clean. A dreamlike quality always seem to be the aura in all of his designs. This season he decided to be more monocharamtic and the Palais de Tokyo contemporary art museum was the perfect place to show this collection. Some of these designs may be worn at the Cannes Film Festival this year. I am sure that Paz Vega, who was sitting in the front row, will wear one of the gowns with a dramatic fishtail. Many of Rolland's designs will be great for editorials for sure.
There were more structured pieces that were perfect to wear for some use and would make an amazing statement like a black trouser suit with stiff ruffles running across both sleeves. For the finale the oldest model in the world and yet a striking beauty, Carmen, came out in a beautiful white number with a flowing cape that made her look ravishing with her white hair pulled back.
Stéphane Rolland is one of a kind and so are his designs. Haute Couture has been good for him and he has been wonderful with Haute Couture. He is never a loss for design and concept. He is a wonderful talent and that is all there is in his being.
Stéphane Rolland delivered another beautiful collection filled with exquisite fabrics, shapes and craftsmanship that was a foundation to the crisp clean looks that walked down the runaway. Dramatic capes were main features in the collection. They were ranging from the Zorro-like floor sweeper on a chic black wool trouser suit with a plunging neckline, to yards of silk or chiffon billowing in the wake of softly draped evening gowns tufted with tiny feathers.
A white column number decorated with crystals on the cap of the sleeves radiated power and elegance. Every season Rolland offers designs that are extraordinary and modern that will make any woman feel elegant, sexy and powerful. There is an irresistible pull that these garments have because they are gorgeous and truly speak for themselves.
Rolland has succeeded once again fulfilling his promise as a talented and an extraordinary designer.
I think that Stéphane Rolland needs more press attention because his clothes are truly amazing and are something to offer to Haute Couture. I also wondered why nobody ever considered picking his designs for red carpet events. What a statement they make! How glorious they look! What elegance they display! Yes, I am gushing and being a bit dramatic. And...I mean it....
Stéphane Rolland studied at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Balenciaga recognized his talent and hired him when he was 20 to work on the menswear collection. One year later he was promoted to Creative Director. At 24, he started his own prêt-à-porter line and it sold in 80 boutiques and department stores worldwide. Later, Stéphane Rolland wanted to try something new and it was Haute Couture. He happened to find a place which was Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture and felt right at home. After being at the helm at Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture for 10 years, Stéphane Rolland opened his Couture House on July 2nd, 2007 with his first show under his own name.
Stéphane Rolland
His Spring Couture Collection 2011 is a burst of high fashion radiation that flowed from his creative mind into the world. The collection had a modern, minimal opulence that demonstrated his captivating imagination.
I was tickled by all of the amazing silhouettes that displayed the perfect artistry that were emphasized by the knowledge and mastery of the hands of couture and construction. There were beautiful necklines and dramatic shoulders. Extravagant gowns with dramatic tails and billowy, flowing sensual gowns, glided down the runway, commanding attention. The color palette is warm with orange and mustard with a splash of brown. Draping and pleating were some of the signatures for this spring as well as gold being the thread throughout the collection. You will see some of this gold especially in the white group and black group of dresses. And of course the right touch of embroidery and beading punctuated the designs with perfection. Wait until you see the jumpsuit for the finale. It made quite a spectacular statement.
Check out this splendor of Haute Couture and let it take your breath away.
