Celebrities on hand to celebrate the styles included Ashlee Simpson, who was seated between Katie Cassidy and Jessica Szohr, and sitting opposite to them was LeAnn Rimes. I’m sure the men in their lives will be thankful they came to this show. Simpson showed off a severely short new do, while country singer Rimes graciously smiled for photographers.

The tone of the collection overall felt futuristic as models walked the runway to earshot techno beats. I later found the designer was going for the “Golden Age of Americana.” Unless the “Americana” he’s talking about involves scantily clad models reflecting opulence and dominance? I’m not sure he’s on point with that one. Although, with all the headline making scandals, I suppose it could be true. Azria also had an architectural influence, which translated to his color palatte consisting of neutrals and blacks that were complimented by gold and metal accents. Major industrial hardware for some seriously smoking dresses! All of his fringed accents added a touch of playfulness along with sparking sexuality.

On the runway models Daga Ziober, Nimue Smit, Marike Le Roux, and Herieth Paul donned the sultry looks. Their slicked back up-do’s were created by hair stylist Neil Moodie for Bumble & bumble. All of the models had natural makeup looks and shinned on the runway’s lights thanks to makeup artist Lisa Butler from Temptu Pro.

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The pretty Delfine Bafort tranforms into a dainty and sensual ballerina for the latest issue of Russh magazine. Shot by Will Davidson, Balfort is crowded by dancers as she moves in ensembles such as a Dolce & Gabbana corset and a Herve Leger dress. What I love the most about the shoot though, is that it stays away from the color-blocking trend as Delfine’s ensembles are mainly in black or white.

Check out the team behind the scene and the full editorial on MyFDB.

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Hervé Léger doesn’t need to buy me dinner first, because I’m ready to partake in some fashionable foreplay with the line’s fall 2011 collection. Scandalous bandage dresses, leather harnesses, and metal hardware were consistent throughout the show’s looks. Designer, Max Azria never holds back when creating the form-fitting risque garments the brand is known for.

Jumping right into the presentation, Model Monday favorite, Daphne Groenevel opened the show in a beige quilted leather jacket and bandage dress. I also watched Nimue Smit strut down the catwalk in a black and tan houndstooth print accented with gold hardware. Noteworthy models weren’t just on the runway, they were also front row. I spotted Leigh Lezark and Karolina Kurkova, as well as DJ, Harley Viera-Newton eagerly waiting the show’s start.

According to Hervé Léger, the dresses- which left nothing to imagination- were designed with a fearless and confident woman in mind. By fusing together the brand’s couture techniques to leather and metal hardware, Azria was able to create an “inimitable suit of armor.” Shades of beige, nutmeg, and brown were broken up with pops of cream and black throughout the collection. “Fearless and confident, she marches into the future, a modern ideal of feminine power” is how the brand sums up the ideal muse of the collection.

Besides the armor-like dresses, another fabulous detail which caught my eye was the slicked back hair of all the models. Theses tresses were created by hair stylist, Neil Moodie for Bumble and bumble. Each model was perfectly slick in the front and then their locks were straightened and left long in the back. Their faces appeared to be very clean and natural looking thanks to Lisa Butler of Temptu.

Are you ready for some foreplay? View the show’s finale in the video below and check out the runway looks below. Which looks do you covet the most?

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Max Azria‘s Hervé Léger S/S 2011 Collection was complete with many new takes on his signature bandage dresses and voluminous silhouettes. Incorporating futuristic cuts, leather, lace, embroidery, and ruffles, it came as no surprise that Azria looked to a “modern day” Marie Antoinette for inspiration. Beauty wise, both hair and makeup were kept minimal. Every model had a natural glow, strong brows, and darker eyes. Hair was swept back in neat ballerina buns.


The collection will undoubtedly attract young starlets such as Jessica Szohr and DJ Leigh Lezar, who both donned Herve Leger looks front row. Also in attendance were famous bloggers, the stunning Rumi Neely and stylish Bryanboy. Energy was high throughout the entire show and was clearly well received by all the shows attendees. Azria’s collection has once again proved that Hervé Léger will continue to evolve while still sticking to its roots of being, above all, sexy.

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-Lauren V.