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Showing posts with label Paris Fashion Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paris Fashion Week. Show all posts
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Last Day of Paris Fashion Week
Do you ever suffer from what I call 'bloggers guilt'? It's when you neglect your blog for more than a day, in my case, and then when you go back to it, realise that about a million shows have been and gone, and that they've all been numerously blogged by the bloggers on your dashboard, and you haven't even had a look yet. When people are depicting the trends, and piecing together their favourite looks, whilst you're left to trudge your way through from the beginning it seems, feeling annoyingly 'behind the times'. This is how I'm feeling at the moment, and it's kind of ridiculous how guilty I feel, that I haven't followed Paris fashion week in the slightest, or some of my favourite designers, or even really cared for the past couple days; and this is all because I've been living in the little bubble that was my birthday. It lasted nearly 5 days, and I think I deserve some kind of recognition for managing to milk it this long. I'm really going to miss saying 'but it's my birthday'.
Now that everyone has gone back home, and I've crashed back down to the land of very fast approaching uni essays, I've realised how much has gone on in Paris fashion week, and what amazing collections have been shown - probably more than London I'd say.
So, here we begin. I'm going to make an attempt at getting back into blogging - good job I enjoy it, really!
Miu Miu.
I really loved this Miu Miu collection, and it's kind of growing on me even more with every time I look at it. I love the sixties vibe in brash, clashing colours of purple and orange, and oversized flourishes of flowers. The rigid flair on the dresses, right near the hemline, gave a modern twist to the shift dresses synonymous with the sixties era. The key to all the garments were bow details from the neck to toe, which were particularly elaborated on the shoes. Talking of the shoes, interesting aren't they? Can't say I like them to be honest. You've got one selection that looks slightly Edwardian - square toed, with a high 'tongue' (I have no structural shoe knowledge, so this may easily be a term I've made up) heavily embellished and a rigid, square heel - and then you've got the other selection, which only serves to remind me of a Shire horse hoof, courtesy of the attached ankle curtains. There was a little too much black to the collection as well for me, but the twisted details that Miuccia brings to Miu Miu were as gorgeous as always. Note: the giant pockets on the lilac skirt below - adorable!
Louis Vuitton.
Who'd have thought the prim and proper look of a middle-class mother, would have become such a feature of the later shows this season? It's easy to see why - for what the mid-calf length skirts take away from showy, sexy legs, the low cut, tightly bound tops more than make up for. It's kind of refreshing, I think, after a couple of seasons of Balmain dominated body-con mini dresses, so overtly young and sexy, to see something a little more demure, whilst still so clearly worshipping the female form. The skirts at Vuitton didn't shroud the models and drown them in fabric; far from it in fact. They accentuated the hips and created the coveted hour-glass figure, with their continued high-waisted, wide-hipped, massively cleavage-enhancing silhouette. I loved seeing these skirts in leather, which made them very much high up on my 'wishlist-of-gorgeous-designer-clothes-I-create-dream-outfits-from-but-can't-actually-buy'. When floral prints were used, they weren't sickeningly over the top, but looked perfect for the transition from the pretty pastels of spring, into the duskier shades of Autumn. Slicked back pony tails, dewy, fresh skin and a lot of skin on top to counteract the cover-up on bottom, are key to this look to avoid looking like your fashion-phobic Grandma
Now that everyone has gone back home, and I've crashed back down to the land of very fast approaching uni essays, I've realised how much has gone on in Paris fashion week, and what amazing collections have been shown - probably more than London I'd say.
So, here we begin. I'm going to make an attempt at getting back into blogging - good job I enjoy it, really!
Miu Miu.
I really loved this Miu Miu collection, and it's kind of growing on me even more with every time I look at it. I love the sixties vibe in brash, clashing colours of purple and orange, and oversized flourishes of flowers. The rigid flair on the dresses, right near the hemline, gave a modern twist to the shift dresses synonymous with the sixties era. The key to all the garments were bow details from the neck to toe, which were particularly elaborated on the shoes. Talking of the shoes, interesting aren't they? Can't say I like them to be honest. You've got one selection that looks slightly Edwardian - square toed, with a high 'tongue' (I have no structural shoe knowledge, so this may easily be a term I've made up) heavily embellished and a rigid, square heel - and then you've got the other selection, which only serves to remind me of a Shire horse hoof, courtesy of the attached ankle curtains. There was a little too much black to the collection as well for me, but the twisted details that Miuccia brings to Miu Miu were as gorgeous as always. Note: the giant pockets on the lilac skirt below - adorable!
Louis Vuitton.
Who'd have thought the prim and proper look of a middle-class mother, would have become such a feature of the later shows this season? It's easy to see why - for what the mid-calf length skirts take away from showy, sexy legs, the low cut, tightly bound tops more than make up for. It's kind of refreshing, I think, after a couple of seasons of Balmain dominated body-con mini dresses, so overtly young and sexy, to see something a little more demure, whilst still so clearly worshipping the female form. The skirts at Vuitton didn't shroud the models and drown them in fabric; far from it in fact. They accentuated the hips and created the coveted hour-glass figure, with their continued high-waisted, wide-hipped, massively cleavage-enhancing silhouette. I loved seeing these skirts in leather, which made them very much high up on my 'wishlist-of-gorgeous-designer-clothes-I-create-dream-outfits-from-but-can't-actually-buy'. When floral prints were used, they weren't sickeningly over the top, but looked perfect for the transition from the pretty pastels of spring, into the duskier shades of Autumn. Slicked back pony tails, dewy, fresh skin and a lot of skin on top to counteract the cover-up on bottom, are key to this look to avoid looking like your fashion-phobic Grandma
The pièce de résistance was seeing Elle Macpherson, one of my all time favourite models, back on the runway.
Elie Saab.
One of my favourites, Elie Saab, didn't fail to deliver some beautiful pieces as usual. He layered lace underneath sheer fabrics, ruffled beautifully, which made the lace look much softer and more delicate. Some of the earlier dresses had that sleek, polished, chic finish, which I now associate with (dare I say it, yet) Victoria Beckham, especially with the models slicked back hair. I loved the short jackets, veined with a slight shimmer that gave a leather-like finish, paired with shorts, and chunky necklaces. I always go through his collections in anticipation of the evening gowns at the end, and they were expectantly stunning. My favourite was a dark, moss green gown worn by Liu Wen. She looked so miserable wearing it though, you would have thought she was wearing a shabby sack.
So there we have it...it's not a lot, but I feel alot more up to date with what's going on. For the last day of Paris Fashion week that is...
Photos: style.com, put together by me.
Photos: style.com, put together by me.
Monday, 8 March 2010
Sophia Kokosalaki
Oh dear. Miss even one day of fashion week, and you find yourself apparently miles behind designer collections. Not only this, but you miss out on other things you like to blog about; things like the Oscars, and gazing at who looked amazing (Zoe Saldana) and who looked horrendous (Mariah Carey). But I have a viable excuse - it's my birthday, and in my own cheeky tradition, I like to make it into more of a birth-five-day experience. So this weekend, I had a lovely time with my friends, all going out dressed up in Alice in Wonderland costumes (photos soon), but it's left me with a mild bout of tonsillitis. So, having a lazy day in bed, is the only reason I've been able to briefly catch up with the racing pace of the fashion world.
Sophia Kokosalaki usually turns out collections, which I'd be more than happy to have my entire wardrobe made up of. Her clothes always look impeccably stylish, and elegant in a modern way. This collection didn't falter from that successful equation, in fact it's probably one of my Kokosalaki favourites. The first look to saunter down the runway, was a gorgeous, caramel coat; softly draped and given voluminous, bell sleeves. The next few looks came in similarly delicious tones, all cinched in at the waist with a wide, cummerbund style belt. A good mix of sweet-wrapper metallic, mini dresses came down the runaway, to be followed by flowing, coral and sand toned longer pieces. Leather jumpsuits varied the collection still further, but each look was as alluring as the last; all flawlessly stylish and cool.
Who do you look forward to seeing at Paris Fashion Week?
Photos: style.com
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Balmain
I don't know about you, but I was kind of feeling like my head was just about clearing from the rush of Balmania, that fell upon us in autumn. Not to say that Decarnin's spring/summer 2010 collection wasn't as capable of achieving this again, but spring/summer 2010 just brought us a greater multitude of season defining looks. However, that time of year has come again and for me at least, autumn/winter belongs to Balmain.
The best pieces, unsurprisingly, came in the short and well-shouldered form he does best. This season thankfully moved away from the rock-chick look, clad in black leather and silver studs (how out of date does that look already?), and more into the land of a lady. Of course, whoever is lucky enough to be able to afford Balmain, is more than likely to be a lady who can afford a lot of luxury, so this collection will suit her just fine. It came in rich, sumptuous colours: gold, amethyst, deep sapphire blue and threads of ruby red. Brocade detailing gave those Balmain classics: second skin trousers, structured blazers, and ragged edged, thigh-skimming dresses, a new lady-luxe feel. These elements reminded me of Elizabethan court dress, moving the style of the collection forwards, whilst still maintaining all of the fundamental factors, that keep the ladies going back to Decarnin for more.
The long gowns held a lot of impact, maybe even more than the gems that were the short styles. That one far left below, looks like it flows like liquid gold. Stunning to say the least.
There were a few odd bits and pieces throughout the collection; the second look had a skinny fit pair of navy blue trousers, which looked too casual - almost like a jegging - which just lacked the magical twist of Balmain. Similarly, a couple of pinstriped suits looked out of place. They picked up on the luxurious feel of the rest of the collections, with golden veined threads running through them, but compared to everything else which oozed opulence, they look detached.
I loved the more refined, polished look to this one, compared to the usual rugged effect of Balmain's hemlines.
The best pieces, unsurprisingly, came in the short and well-shouldered form he does best. This season thankfully moved away from the rock-chick look, clad in black leather and silver studs (how out of date does that look already?), and more into the land of a lady. Of course, whoever is lucky enough to be able to afford Balmain, is more than likely to be a lady who can afford a lot of luxury, so this collection will suit her just fine. It came in rich, sumptuous colours: gold, amethyst, deep sapphire blue and threads of ruby red. Brocade detailing gave those Balmain classics: second skin trousers, structured blazers, and ragged edged, thigh-skimming dresses, a new lady-luxe feel. These elements reminded me of Elizabethan court dress, moving the style of the collection forwards, whilst still maintaining all of the fundamental factors, that keep the ladies going back to Decarnin for more.
The long gowns held a lot of impact, maybe even more than the gems that were the short styles. That one far left below, looks like it flows like liquid gold. Stunning to say the least.
There were a few odd bits and pieces throughout the collection; the second look had a skinny fit pair of navy blue trousers, which looked too casual - almost like a jegging - which just lacked the magical twist of Balmain. Similarly, a couple of pinstriped suits looked out of place. They picked up on the luxurious feel of the rest of the collections, with golden veined threads running through them, but compared to everything else which oozed opulence, they look detached.
Favourite Look:
I loved the more refined, polished look to this one, compared to the usual rugged effect of Balmain's hemlines.
The Evolution of Balmain's Army
Photos: style.com
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