Jef Montes Tormenta Paris Catwalkshow & Presentation

Collection Tormenta is Jef Montes’ first international presentation and Paris debut during the International Art Fair. The collection consists of thirty creations and a material installation. Collection Tormenta is inspired by the maritime industry. Tormenta means Storm in Spanish and the collection exploits Jef’s family heritage with their love for ships. He studied materials that are used in the process to build ships. Materials like nylon, brass, carbon and fibre-glass were used to create technical fabrics. Jef’s grandfather gabriel inspired him to create the dessins for Tormenta. When he was younger he worked on several ships in the south of Spain catching sharks. A few years ago he gave Jef a miniature ship that he handcrafted out of wood. Jef got inspired and that meant the beginning of Tormenta.
Like a ship caught in the storm, Jef designs materials that arise and develop like a storm around the body. Through technical fabrics that take on a new dimension, the essence of the collection is captured in the material installation. Sustainability plays an important role in the p[rocess of Jef’s projects. For Tormenta, several creations from previous projects are further developed and recreated.
Jef Montes is a Dutch designer, whose work balances between the borders of fashion and art.

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Check Mate

If there’s one print to focus on this fall it’s checks. Preferably a subtle tweed version on pencil skirts, flared pants, cigarette pants, blazers, trench coats and woolen coats. Even tweed shoes, bags and berets have become true seasonal musthaves. Just go through your Instagram feed and you know what’s up. The biggest trendsetter in this British trend story would be Balenciaga (also the brand who instigated the current sock boot hype). Other players involved are Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein, presenting their tweeds in black and white, 50 shades of gray or more of a brown palette. Whether it’s suits or skirts for you this season, checks please!

Paris Fashion Week SS2018 RECAP

As fall in Amsterdam has started full force cosy cashmere sweaters and heavy woolen coats (as well as umbrellas!) actually are all we can think of in terms of daywear. But luckily the spring/summer collections gave us something to daydream about. Céline, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent and Dries van Noten wowed with their latest collections. Filled with crisp color palettes, updated trends, new references and fresh styling tips and tricks to look forward to.

If anything SS2018 is going to be exuberant. With a lead role for feathers, fringes and frills. Lots of volume, asymmetry and transparency and at least three crisp new trends we’d like to highlight.

So while you’re still in fashion rehab, sit back, relax and click your way through these galleries. Here we go:

(Biker) shorts
As seen at Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci and Off-White

Shiny, sparkly sequins
As seen at Dior, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli, Balmain

Fringe effect
As seen at Chanel, Dior, Elie Saab and Stella McCartney

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 Paris

The oddest combination of fashion items was Nicolas Ghesquière trump for Louis Vuitton on Wednesday as we gathered at the Louvre’s Pavillon de l’Horloge. Running shorts paired with luxurious brocade (waist)coats and chunky sneakers (hello millennial money) were the statement makers during the opening of the show. Sporty elements later returned in the shape of some striped zipped up pieces, scuba fabrics, backpacks and the tiniest pair of sunglasses. Such contrasts! Wide sleeved blouses and waistcoats were followed up by delicate dresses worn with leather off shoulder tops. Patent leather pieces and a fresh new rock shirt already had the looks of next summer’s bestsellers. Items that, just like those stunning sneakers, Louis Vuitton’s brand new store on Place Vendôme will sell like hotcakes within a few months.

Chanel Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 Paris

The cliffs and waterfalls of the Gorges du Verdon in the South of France were transported all the way up to the Grand Palais to act as yet another mind blowing backdrop. As the wind actually blew inside the show area and water drops spread all over the runway Karl Lagerfeld’s SS2018 girls were dressed for the occasion in plastic boots and boater hats that protected the luxurious clothing underneath. New fashion darling (and thus Karl Lagerfeld favorite) Kaia opened the show sporting a frayed end tweed suit that exposed her midriff, dark eyeshadow, bright red lips and transparent chunky earrings to match. More cropped tweed tops followed as well as tweed dresses with accentuated shoulders in shades of yellow, green and blue. A selection of wool and leather coats made up for a slight winter-y section. But those were quickly followed by airy (sheer) skirts and hairy (fluffy) sweaters. Denim trousers and a strapless top made up for the most casual look as aqua printed bathing suits and airy beach dresses lead up to an all white finale of delicate, wedding-ish ensembles.

Streetwear Paris Womenswear SS2018, Day 08

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that Balenciaga-shirt or your latest Vetements-denim? 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 Fashionweek, womenswear SS2018.

Stella McCartney Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 Paris

Now more than ever Stella McCartney’s eco conscious believes matter and are speaking to a wider audience every single day. So she decided to step up her eco game even further. By using yarn made from plastic bottles retrieved in the ocean. And by encouraging her fashion following to resell their McCartney designer items in partnership with the fashion resale site The RealReal as a strategy to reduce the 75% of clothing that end up in landfill worldwide. Eco thoughts aside, we witnessed a funky, diverse, outspoken collection of day to night looks. Maxi dresses and colored denim on denim in the mix. We spotted quite some ‘hate it or love it’-looks in the mix. As a white skirt and a plain white Tee suddenly felt like the perfect summer attire. Jumpsuits, ruffled blouses, strong shoulder tops paired with comfy footwear, cross body bags and super sporty sunglasses led to a remarkable collection we still haven’t completely digested.

Streetwear Paris Womenswear SS2018, Day 07

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that Balenciaga-shirt or your latest Vetements-denim? 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 Fashionweek, womenswear SS2018.

Valentino Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 Paris

Delicacy done in a sporty way, that’s what Pierpaolo Piccioli presented us with. Inspired by de Apollo moon landing as well as some of Mr. Valentino’s best eighties glamour designs Piccioli delivered a fascinating spring/summer collection. Yes it was still very Valentino, but the designer managed to take the signature a bit further. Not just a never ending line up of maxi dresses but pants (even a jeans), utility jackets, jumpsuits, shorts, singlets and heavily decorated/embellished short party dresses (short versions of the dresses Mr. Valentino created in the 80’s) too. Each and every single one extremely delicate and outstanding in it’s design and eye for detail done in a palette of light colors with the right touch of Valentno red, of course. A more approachable line-up that might trigger a younger target group, yet as delightful and romantically Valentino as always.

Céline Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 Paris

If we had to name one show that had desirability written all over it, it would no doubt be Céline. Wow. This was just a parade of want-to-have-pieces. From the exceptional, original yet classy skirt/suit/dresses to the long and large asymmetrical dresses. A pleated yellow skirt paired with a boxy pink suit jacket and a purple colored mesh turtle neck looked incredibly fresh. As a navy blue belted dress breathed of effortless chic. Some leather tops and dresses looked rather complicated, but the bags and the belts (oh those bags and belts) made up for any tough looking ensembles. Not to mention those though looking earrings, bangles and brooches. Like no other Phoebe Philo know how to bring quality, comfort, craftmanship and style all together in what has now turned into our complete SS2018 wishlist.

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