Erik Madigan Heck II

I adore Erik Madigan Heck's work it is always so rich with colour and so powerfully beautiful. These are photographs that Erik took for Numéro's September edition this year of Alana Zimmer the last stunning hand embroidered layered voile dress is by Valentino. Styling was by Samuel Francois, hair by Laurent Philipoon, Makeup Karim Rahman.

Long skirts AW 2013

There is a trend towards full length garments this Autumn and Winter season, above is a full length granny square crochet dress by Dior that was featured in Vogue China.

Below are some examples from Valentinos Haute Couture collection featuring lots of contrasting light sheer fabrics and heavy brocade and velvet.