Couture Wrap-up: Who Should Wear What on the Red Carpet

These days, couture is often less about the craftsmanship and more about the rush to dress Hollywood's finest. But whatever. That's fine. Especially if it helps boost the bottom lines of these extraordinary ateliers. We'll even go as far as to participate in the couture dressing game. Herewith you'll find our favorite looks from Fall 2011 Haute Couture, and the celebrities we'd like to see wearing them.
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These days, couture is often less about the craftsmanship and more about the rush to dress Hollywood's finest.

But whatever. That's fine. Especially if it helps boost the bottom lines of these extraordinary ateliers.

We'll even go as far as to participate in the couture dressing game. Herewith you'll find our favorite looks from Fall 2011 Haute Couture, and the celebrities we'd like to see wearing them.

Chanel: Elle Fanning

Chanel: Diane Kruger

Elie Saab: Taylor Swift

Elie Saab: Charlize Theron

Valentino: Anne Hathaway

Valentino: Florence Welch

Giambattista Valli: Penelope Cruz

Giambattista Valli: Michelle Williams

Givenchy: Julia or Carine Roitfeld

Jean Paul Gaultier: Fan Bingbing

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