WHO: Zhang Ziyi
WHERE & WHEN: 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Jury “Un Certain Regard” Photocall on May 16, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress, Christian Louboutin shoes & H.Stern jewelry.

MY VERDICT: For her second day at the Cannes Film Festival, Zhang Ziyi sparkled during a daytime Un Certain Regard jury photocall wearing a little couture. Zhang donned a shortened version of the gorgeous Giambattista Valli jade green cocktail dress with shimmering beaded appliqués settled over a watercolor floral patterned hoop skirt, from the designer’s Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection. I don’t normally like to see dresses disrupted so severely, but it was a wise decision to take the length off this particular dress considering Zhang’s small frame. | continue reading..

WHO: Jessica Biel
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress, pants and shoes & Fred Leighton jewelry

MY VERDICT: It was really exciting to see this Giambattista Valli black netted high-low gown and leggings on the MET Gala red carpet as it was a look I was really crossing my fingers for. I had envisioned Jessica wearing this Spring 2013 Haute Couture silhouette–but, it was the solid pink version. I had pegged the darker number for Diane Kruger as I felt Jessica would play it safer, and needless to say: I underestimated Jess. I feel like it captured the punk attitude even though it was pretty glamorous too.

My only qualm is that I feel like she thought the dress was going to do all the work for her and didn’t put any effort into it otherwise. | continue reading..

WHO: Diane Kruger
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 24, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Roger Vivier clutch, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch & Neil Lanejewelry.

MY VERDICT: Diane joined her actor boyfriend Joshua Jackson at the Vanity Fair Oscar after party where the duo donned matching black and white outfits. Josh stuck by a classic Berluti tuxedo while the “Host” star rocked an angled patterned sequin-embroidered cocktail dress from the Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection by Giambattista Valli.  The long sleeve design gave the appearance of an attached cape, but from the side, it looks as though a large gust of wind just hit the actress. | continue reading..

WHO: Kate Bosworth
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 24, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli dress, Casadei shoes, Rauwolf clutch and jewelry from Sylva & Cie & Janna Conner.

MY VERDICT: Many of the Vanity Fair Oscar celebration attendees opted for gowns while Kate chose to party the night away in a comfortable mini.  The “Black Rock” actress arrived wearing a long-sleeve pale silver lace embroidered dress from the Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection.  My favorite part of the feminine design would be the smattering of light pink rosette and petal appliqués that spray across the waistline.

Kate complimented the soft shimmering shades of the frock by slipping on a pair of champagne gold Casadei strappy sandals, and carrying a matching metallic Rauwolf clutch.

Taking inspiration from the fairytale feel of the dress to finished her look, Kate had her hair styled in a still-trendy ‘braided halo’ before completing with tiny diamond drop earrings and a bold raspberry-pink pout.

 

WHO: Bérénice Bejo
WHERE & WHEN: Cesar Film Awards 2013 in Paris, France on February 22, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

MY VERDICT: Berenice didn’t hold back when she picked her gown for the annual Cesar Film Awards. The French actress glided down the red carpet wearing an emerald green silk-chiffon floral gown from the Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection by Giambattista Valli. This design features 3D petal embroidery along the neck and down the three-quarter length sleeves, and is topped off with a gold leaf belt. Okay, the dress is a work of art–no doubt–but, it seems like it’s weighing Berenice down. Furthermore, I’m perplexed as to why she wore her hair out in curls that just compete with those embellishments, and what’s up with the fuchsia satin clutch? This was the time for a gold bag. Nit-picky or not, I’m also a bit bummed that her belt was so scrunched up. As you can tell, this was clearly not my favorite fashion moment from her.

WHO: Ashley Greene
WHERE & WHEN: amfAR New York Gala To Kick Off Fall 2013 Fashion Week on February 6, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

MY VERDICT: After enjoying Super Bowl festivities over the weekend, Ashley returned to New York City where she attended the amfAR New York Gala to kick off New York Fall 2013 Fashion Week.  The 25-year-old “Breaking Dawn” actress looked beautiful in a ivory crepe Giambattista Valli column gown with a twisted halter neck.  I love the clean lines of this silhouette, but despite liking the keyhole detail, after seeing the elegant folded design on the model, I find myself wishing Ashley’s had been closed as well.  That being said, I adore the enchanting gold leaf motif at the waist; it really brightens up the look further and gives it character.

It only helps that Ashley’s dark espresso locks were styled in glamorous side-parted curls—a look I much prefer on her over the center-part.  Yes, it really makes a difference.  | continue reading..

WHO: Anne Hathaway
WHERE & WHEN: 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2013.
WEARING: Giambattista Valli Couture dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, Edie Parker clutch & Kwait jewelry.

MY VERDICT: I had Anne pegged for several column looks this awards season; although I wasn’t wrong about that for the most part, the “Les Misèrables” star still took me back tonight when she arrived at the SAG Awards wearing a frothy Giambattista Valli silk embroidered tulle dress.  This black tea-length design, which comes from the new Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection, features a sleeveless yoke and beaded embellishing beginning at the bust down to the hem of the thigh-reaching lining. This dress is so dramatically beautiful on the runway, but I don’t think it was so much “dark drama” on her, as much as it took on a “vintage Hollywood” effect due to the silhouette and her pixie haircut.  Do you agree?  Do you think it was too much tulle? | continue reading..

After a late night at the Hollywood premiere of “This Is 40″, Megan Fox was up very bright and early this morning to announce the 70th Annual Golden Globes Awards alongside her fellow actors Jessica Alba and Ed Helms.

The new mom wore a pretty sleeveless Giambattista Valli pleated dress from the Resort 2013 collection, which was printed in muted shades of green and lilac that complimented the ivory base of the bodice. Even though the design comes from a springtime collection, the tones used were appropriate for the fall season. Overall, it was a nice dress and it fit her like a glove. | continue reading..

Selena Gomez has been growing up right before our eyes; from red carpet skinny jeans to midriff tops and mini skirts, animal prints and thigh high splits. Last night we saw a new mature side to the 20-year-old actress when she stepped out at Carnegie Hall in New York City for the 22nd annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

Glamour’s December cover girl, who was honored during the ceremony, looked beautiful in a white knee-length peplum cocktail dress by Giambattista Valli with a lace-embroidered plunging v-neck that was layered with a sleeveless sheer illusion. | continue reading..

Following her red-and-white cocktail look earlier in the day, Jaime King changed into another Giambattista Valli design when she attended the dinner to celebrate the 2012 CFDA/Vogue fashion fund finalists and the BFC London show rooms designers on Thursday evening.

The “Hart of Dixie” star arrived at Bouchon in Beverly Hills wearing a light gold long-sleeve cropped pant jumpsuit from the Resort 2013 collection, which featured all over gold leopard prints.

Jaime didn’t wear the matching driving coat, but instead, toughened up the comfy one-piece with a black leather jacket casually thrown over her shoulder and platform ankle-strap sandals.

Which look do you prefer?