Things I Liked: Alexis Mabille

I've ranted at length about why I think haute couture week is a waste of time; after all, these are clothes that practically no one is going to wear, bearing no relation to the rest of the fashion universe. But there's one couturier - a relatively new addition to the calendar - who I do think is interesting.

There are a few things that can be said about these clothes. They are very French, for starters, ranging from youthful chic to mature elegance (but there's nothing wrong with mature - who dyou think buys couture?). They are, perhaps, somewhat stuffy, maybe a bit too far in the direction of the 19th century. But charming, nonetheless.

I hear that Mabille has a ready-to-wear line. No images were to be found on his website; perhaps you have to go to Paris to see.