Peet Dullaert Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Dutch designer Peet Dullaert presented his collection for the second time in Paris.And he continues to balance between boldness and fluidity, glassy accents and geometric lines, creating clothes with a contemporary reality. The designer used fabrics known for their volume, such as plissee, voile and tulle, shaping them to work closely in synergy with the body, yet still allowing free movement. The cut and weave of these fabrics provided a way to honour the female silhouette while creating an effortless construction.

Streetfashion Paris SS2015 Day 2

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Givenchy-sweater? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2015.

Lanvin Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Celebrating 125 years of Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz looked at the past. Like one does. He drew from Lanvin archives full of brocades and other rich prints. But he also brought back some of the women who modelled for the brand in the previous years (Lanvin is familiar with putting ‘older girls’ in it’s campaigns). Ladies like Amber Valletta, Kirsten Owen and Violetta Sanchez modelled the festive collection, that began with sensual evening slipdresses and ended with catchy cocktail creations. Quite minimalistic designs at the beginning of the show were given some eye-catching details. Like a series of buttons on the side of a blue gown, like large stitches at the shoulders of another one and like shiny buttons on a double breasted navy jacket. Apart from a few tight creations fits were loose and layered and – more than once – chest revealing. As for the cocktail numbers, lace and mesh were the fabrics of choice, mostly printed and cheerfully decorated by necklaces, clutches and wide belts. A celebration of fashion and femininity, no matter what age. Who’s counting anyway?

Loewe Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

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Rick Owens Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Surprisingly light was the show Rick Owens presented us with this week. It was (almost) out with the black and in with the ‘colors’. And even though it was just khaki, sand tones and shades of grey, in Owens’ world those are true colors. He used them on his remarkable amount of dresses (structured, strapless, sheer, asymmetrical and printed). Dresses made out of a mix of materials, both heavy and airy that almost appeared elegant. But even though Owens is showing us this new side of hem, there were still enough signature details (white painted faces, heavy cloglike footwear) to make it a signature and tough Owens collection.

Balmain Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

As fashion brands are turning more towards social media (the first brands are advertising on Instagram and Burberry is experimenting with a Twitter buy button) it’s not all that surprising these media form an inspiration as well. And who needs to look at previous decade or go through old archives when you can have an Instagram picture of Rihanna as the starting point of a collection. Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, who is friends with Rihanna, wanted to push the boundaries of sex for ss2015. Something he translated by showing a lot of skin through transparencies and cut outs. His creations paraded by the likes of Joan Smalls, Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner and Rosie Huntington Whitely were clean and powerful. Pencil skirts, high waisted pants, bandeau tops, sleeveless (tuxedo) jackets and one or two more airy and gracious evening gowns hit the runway. They had stripes and Mondrian-like checks (some of the checks were cutouts), they were tightfitting and sheer. But never did Rousteing take it too far. The clothes may not appeal to just everyone, but he presented the kind of sexiness that fits his target group. The kind of on the edge sexiness his friend and front row guest Kim Kardashian knows how to pull off (in real life and on Instagram).

Ann Demeulemeester Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Sebastien Meunier’s second collection for Ann Demeulemeester was vert Ann. All the label’s distinctive ingredients were present. Deconstructed tailoring, check. Black & white, check. Long & lean layering, check. It made up for the ultimate signature Demeulemeester collection, although critcs stated it could have been more renewing. Perhaps Meunier was being too polite, too loyal to Ann to change things radically. Some unexpected extra’s would have been welcome. Yet there’s no arguing the models didn’t rock their monotome ensembles. And we were happy to see some white fairies along the more doomy characters.

Rochas Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Rochas formed a parade of elegant, airy and ultra feminine designs. For his second seasaon at the label Alessandro Dell’Acqua basically just showed a mix of midi skirts, maxi skirts and dresses; not a pair of trousers at sight. Still there was enough variation thanks to the detailed design extra’s. Like colored floral printed embroideries and hummingbird shaped appliques. Like posh collars and a big R stichted onto the chest. Like mesh parts and belts that closed over breasts and waists. All looks were so highly decorated a clean white coat worn over a black skirt (with clutch and sunglasses) almost felt out of place. While last season was all about heavy and rich fabrics, this time transparency and sheerness played the biggest part. But even though there was a lot at display Dell’Acqua kept things modest. Ankle socks in green and gold feathered shoes added to that effect. This is what delicacy looks like.

Dries van Noten Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

On a catwalk full of green moss the Dries van Noten fairytale happened in front of our eyes. There were over 50 looks, but as far as we’re concerned the show could have gone on forever. Inspired by a midsummer night’s dream Van Noten introduced his kimonos, tunics, bandeaus tops, long shorts, dresses and bomber jacket. Fascinated by the moon and the sun colors like gold, pink, blue and purple varied from rich to dusty, creating a gorgeous and unique palette all together. And the models maybe looked like plain Janes (simple hair no make-up) their outfits took them to another level. Their delicateness was in everything.. their prints, their embroideries, their cut, their fit. And the best part of it all… clothes women can easily work into their own wardrobes. Giving it an exotic, boho chic twist for summer.

Our review will follow shortly. For now please enjoy our images.

Streetfashion Paris SS2015 Day 1

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Givenchy-sweater? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2015.

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