Dark Couture by Elle Vietnam 2013

The exquisite beauty of Fall Couture is highlighted in the September 2013 issue of Elle Vietnam. The Asian version of the popular fashion magazine enlists the talents of Australian model Chrystal Copland and photographer Benjamin Kanarek for an editorial called 'Dark Couture'. The photo spread is shot in an unusual abandoned warehouse setting in Paris. 
The dilapidated building is an interesting contrast to the lavish couture gowns on display. 
If there's anything that I have learnt from this stunning editorial, it's that I really need to start subscribing to Elle Vietnam! 

Chrystal captures the enchantment of Fall in a resplendent Giambattisa Valli gown with white floral festooned high-neck bodice, a black ribboned belt and diaphanous lace fishtail skirt. 

The blonde beauty piles on the sensual appeal in an enticing black Alexandre Vauthier dress with slitted skirt and cut-out bodice, which is slightly modified from the runway look.

The dark romance of Valentino is exhibited by a demure bronze embroidered lace dress with ornate scribblings of red and black.

Jean Paul Gaultier added an 80's element to his Fall Couture collection, featuring a luxurious hourglass-enhancing black wool coat with contrast camel cuffs and lapels. The look is outfitted with large stand-out pockets, leather leggings and a wide animal print belt.

Presenting the common stripe in a more glamourous way, Raf Simons of Christian Dior created a voluminous black high-low overlay to shadow the boldness of the graphic tangerine and black dress that's worn underneath.

Who says you can't mix denim and couture? Certainly not Maison Martin Margiela, as they chicly present an ultra-luxe plum satin asymmetrical draped dress with cropped capri jeans. Thankfully the mosaic beaded mask was left out of this editorial, leaving behind just the embellished high white neckline and elbow ornament.

Chrystal is dressed in a mammoth Schiaparelli silk faille skirt with an imposing black-fur-bordering-on-grizzly-bear top, which is accented by a lime green sash.

Beautifully depicting the feminine side of Fall couture, Chrystal is breathtaking in this ethereal ivory light-as-air lace gown by Armani Privé, with delicate tiered skirt.

The Perth born model wears a sexy little black dress by Atelier Versace, that flaunts a provocative sheer panel, studded with silver crystal beads.  

Chrystal wears a black couture Chanel dress with checked turtle neck and wide belt.

This colossal crimson red gown with voluminous duchess satin skirt and oversized collared cape had been conjured up by the inventive mind of Alexis Mabille.

Chrystal makes an impact in a look by French couturier Stéphane Rolland, with this architectural black tuxedo gown featuring exaggerated lapels and structured peplum-like waist, nipped in by a futuristic optical glass mirrored belt.

Adding to the exhilaration of this couture shoot, Chrysal is stunningly garmented in a glittering, one-shouldered Elie Saab gown, bedecked with a multitude of opalescent beads.

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