Haider Ackermann Catwalk Fashion Show Paris ss2012
October 1, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Featured Items, Paris, womenswear
Haider Ackermann proved once again he’s a true master in choosing strong, bold colors, picking luxurious fabrics and mix this into a graceful, powerful an dazzling collection. His ss2012-collection is about ‘rockabilly barons’ and – so it seemed – his own personal style in an exaggerated way, looking at the and the wide drop-crotch pants that tapered.
The cut was that of traditional menswear, but the fabrics were not. Thick silk and brocades came in beautiful colors, like deep purple, crystal blue and magenta. The lacing in gold and silver gave it an iridescent glow. Sheer silk, used for draped veils and skirts added drama while paisleys and madras added a touch of ethnic.
Yohji Yamamoto Catwalk Fashion Show Paris ss2012
October 1, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Paris, womenswear
Our review will follow shortly
Lanvin Catwalk Fashion Show Paris ss2012
October 1, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Paris, womenswear
You need a genius designer like Alber Elbaz to transform the cut of a jogging suit into a powerful chic womenswear-collection. And so he did for Lanvin ss2012. On the runway appeared T-shirts, pencil skirts and loose shirtdresses, stripped-down but powerful chic. Elbaz adopted the idea of comfy separates and sportiness for this collection. And how! Track pants ( with side stripes), were anything but casual with sexy slits. A white T-shirt had special, structured sleeves. And the stretch scuba material typical of athletic wear was transformed into tight skirts.
There was a definite Eighties vibe to this glamorous streetwear, not in the least because of the mega jewels — crystal crosses and gold chokers. Some suits were done in green and black snake prints, which, in combination with the soft pleated dresses held with safety pins, reminded of vintage Versace.
Streetfashion Paris Womenswear ss2012 Day 3
October 1, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Featured Items, models, Paris, People, Streetwear, womenswear
What are you wearing during this fashionweek? Your Gucci-shoes, your latest Celine-dress or that vintage Givenchy? 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.
First View Paris ss2012: Poetic Vision
October 1, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Featured Items, Paris, Stijlspot, Stylespot, Trends, womenswear
Viewing the first Paris collections immediately made clear that 50’s Retro, Tropicana and Crafts are definitely on trend, worldwide.
But here we want to highlight a different mood. A lovely tale of heroines travelling the world, picking up inspirations, connecting and merging the east and the west and marrying these influences in lovely, narrative and poetic stories.
The spirit is romantic, exquisitely elegant and fuelled with craftsmanship in tailoring, embellishment, pattern as well as cut. Some glowful decadence in androgynous looks with a daring sensual twist. Shades of China show in dangling tassels, kimono-like wraps, north-African caftans and western suiting. Manipulated city- and landscapes in photo print as well as historical engravings of gardens of Eden.
Ann Demeulemeester goes sensual and combines fluid flared skirts and dresses with elongated suit coats. Severe black suiting with barely-there veils and free flowing fringes. Dries van Noten adds ruffles and ruches to pure, stern silhouettes and narrative prints to bold black and white. Rick Owens adds roundness and softness to column-like contours. Each of them envisioning a positive future. To speak with Owens: a gateway to heaven.
Stylespot is a collaboration with Stijlinstituut Amsterdam
Streetwear Paris SS12 Part 1
October 1, 2011 by Joris
Filed under Featured Video, Paris, Video
An impression of streetwear outside the fashion shows in Paris.
Christian Dior Catwalk Fashion Show Paris ss2012
September 30, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Featured Items, Paris, womenswear
The house of Christian Dior is still in transition. And while they are in this vacuum, the only thing the design-team can do is designing commercial stuff. The loyal customer still wants to buy new clothes, no?
Bill Gaytten showed a new, subtle version of the Bar jacket with a wide neckline and more streamlined silhouette. The collection never went to the extremes. The jacket was worn over organza blouses and bubble skirts done in airy fabrics. It looked pretty and feminine in pale colors as well as a few shots of red. The color was a light contrast to the graphic black-and-white check motif and geometric embroideries on shirts and dresses. For evening, it was a steady stream of filmy silks, plied with tulle and lace.
Hussein Chalayan Catwalk Fashion Show Paris SS2012
September 30, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Paris, womenswear
The Chalayan show started with a big act, of which we didn’t really get the purpose. A part Chalayan might just as well have skipped but luckily the clothes made it all worthwhile. The designs were minimalistic, yet there was more than enough to look at.
Like straight cut oversize blazers, long lean dresses, reflective disco shorts and printed tunics. Mostly done in plain shades of black, white, grey, lemon, apricot and some nature-inspired (Turkish and English floral) prints.
Looks felt modern and wearable. The porthole cut-outs, planes and hoodies made it a true Chalayan collection and gave the clothes an original, crazy touch.
A.F. Vandevorst Catwalk Fashion Show Paris SS2012
September 30, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Featured Items, Paris, womenswear
Kenya was the big inspiration for A.F. Vandevorst’s spring collection. The designers felt inspired by special African tribes to design unconventional clothes with even crazier accessories and hat pieces.
Their asymmetric looks were layered, fringed, tassled and embroidered to make sure they kept our attention. Military references were placed chests and shoulders.
A color palette of black, deep blue, red and camel didn’t feel very spring like, but the beautiful earthy toned paisley prints sure made up for that.
Headbands and extravagant Mohawk headpieces gave the collection even more character.
Welcome to Vandevorst’s warrior jungle!
Nina Ricci Catwalk Fashion Show Paris ss2012
September 30, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Paris, womenswear
Peter Copping presented and very chic and very French collection at Nina Ricci. But is was also charming and flirting with that typical Sixties haute couture vibe. The silhouette was curvy, the clothes bejeweled and the straw cage hats added an elegant touch. Starting with constructed lingerie, Copping showed suited looks and dresses, both with full skirts and an hourglass silhouette, in laces, cloqués and printed jacquards. He embellished with delicate patchworks and encrustations of high-sparkle embroideries.
The prints were definitely retro, since the came from the archive of Zina de Plagny, who’d done a lot of work for the house founder.
