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Showing posts with label Paris Fashion Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paris Fashion Week. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Favourites from Paris Fashion Week
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| Balenciaga - Photo from Style.com |
Paris fashion week is definitely my favourite of all the fashion weeks. The designers create detailed, yet laid back outfits – most of which are totally wearable. This year, I'm all about sheer, flowing layers (aren't I always?), suede (my new obsession), and feminine, yet sporty looks.
Personally, Alexander Wang at Balenciaga does this best, and I'll be sad to see him go (isn't the dress above gorgeous?!). Balenciaga quickly became a favourite of mine with Wang at the helm, but I can't wait to see who picks up the lead next!
Chanel was also a hit with me this year. Lagerfield outdid himself with the airport theme – combining classic Chanel style with comfy flight wear. Patterned track pants or wide legged – everything was to die for. Definite must haves for those who travel a lot (ok, maybe just those who travel a lot and can afford Chanel).
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| Christian Dior - Photo from Style.com |
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| Elie Saab - Photo from Style.com |
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| Isabel Marant - Photo from Style.com |
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| Isabel Marant - Photo from Style.com |
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| Stella McCartney - Photo from Style.com |
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| Stella McCartney - Photo from Style.com |
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| Chanel - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| Chanel - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| Chanel - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| Lemaire - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| Balmain - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| Balmain - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| Balmain - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| MacQueen - Photo from Vogue.com |
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| MacQueen - Photo from Vogue.com |
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Favourite Trends of Haute Couture 2015
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| Elie Saab Photo Credit: Style.com |
The haute couture shows are an amazing display of craftsmanship and creativity, and this year was no exception. They're my favourite shows to just look at, and ooh and ah over. While I don't normally look for similarities between the designers' collections, I couldn't help but notice an abundance of floral inspiration in each show. I'll definitely be incorporating more pinks and greens of all shades in my wardrobe this spring (which coincides with my winter palette of choice this year as well).
Floral
As I mentioned above, I think every designer included at least one floral inspired design in their collections, Versace being the exception. Chanel took it to the extreme with floral appliqués on full skirts, bolero jackets and hats, while Dior's take was retro-inspired silhouettes with printed raincoats.
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| Giambattista Valli |
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| Chanel |
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| Dior |
Graphic Lines
Bold graphics were seen in the Dior show with their knitted bodysuits, but I think Donatella Versace did it best with her cutout dresses. Their was something for everyone in her collection, with subtly sexy curves, and more Rihanna-esque sheer dresses. Like Dior, there was a very retro feel to her collection.
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| Atelier Versace |
Sheer
Always a favourite trend of mine, sheer was seen in a subtle manner on the haute couture runways. Chiffons and organza fabrics make for a hint of sexiness, while Maison Margiela and Jean Paul Gaultier took it almost workwear territory with sharp tailored blazers (you know, if you're in the fashion industry and not a banker).
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| Jean Paul Gaultier |
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| Maison Margiela |
Fairytale
Finally, romantic, fairytale inspired looks are on trend for evening wear. Valentino paid homage to its Italian roots with renaissance inspired dresses, while Ulyana Sergeenko had a distinctive Alice in Wonderland quality to her collection.
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| Ulyana Sergeenko |
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| Valentino |
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| Chanel |
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2014
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| Photo Courtesy of style.com |
I recently stumbled upon a few photos of the Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2014 show via the Sartorialist as I don't normally follow Owens during Paris Fashion Week. The photos I looked at didn't look like a regular fashion show, but illustrated a lot of movement, contemporary models, and some fierce (and I don't mean Tyra Bank fierce) expressions.
Turns out, the amount of movement and the savage facial expressions was due to some intense choreography.I absolutely adored the show! It was a breath of fresh air compared to the regular catwalk shows. While fashion shows have become increasingly creative, even including dancers, I've never seen one where the show is entirely the dance. Even when the models walked the line, they were always moving and dancing, stopping only for a few brief seconds to pose.
Kudos to Rick Owens for bringing something new to the table (also I'm in love with the leather jacket (or is it a vest) in the top picture.
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