MBFWA, This was day 2

Day 2 of MBFWA was a day to rememeber with some strong an interesting shows full of energy, emotion and creativity. We are thinking of  Bas Kosters, Aziz Bekkaoui and Said Mahrouf, but also Inkni.

Bas Kosters Catwalk Fashion Show MBFWA FW2015

If there’s anyone who knows how to throw a decent catwalk party, it’s Bas Kosters. Year after year he gets the fashion crowd going by just letting music, make-up, backdrop and models in his designs work together. Today was no exception. Bas himself sat on a large block which stood on the catwalk. In Lotus position, like a fashion Budhha he looked at the fashion crowd. As he started spinning, yep, spinning, we’re talking Bas Kosters here, Valentijn de Hingh, opened the show. Naturally dressed in a bright colored, larger than life creation. As the show went on all typical ingredients came along. Tulle, bright colors, structured shapes, glitters everywhere, make-up overdone. Oh and let’s not forget the customized strollers, supermarket carts, dolls and Bas’ face as a backdrop. The music was a little less party, a little more spiritual. Incense and flowers spreading the love during the finale added up to that relaxation factor. An awakening and enlightening start of the weekend. Thanks for a good time, Bas!

Aziz Bekkaoui Catwalk Fashion Show MBFWA FW2015

In times like these, it doesn’t always feel right to just show a collection of pretty clothes only the wealthiest people can afford. Sometimes, you need to be able to make a statement with fashion too. Yesterday Edwin Oudshoorn already presented us with his torn down world instead of his usual happy ever after. Today Aziz Bekkaoui had something to say too. He seemed to be making a political statement by using what looked like a Palestine flag print as the main print in his fall/winter collection. On socks, skirts, tops, blouses, dresses, beanies and backpacks; it popped up everywhere! Aziz’ message was all about love; a little reminder of what life should actually be all about. The show opened with the sound of a heartbeat, Aziz named the collection United Hearts Now and used heart shaped prints, embroideries and necklaces on most of his looks. Now his message might be political, the show had a cheerful feeling nevertheless. Old school hip hop songs by DJ Manga and the models’ funky styling made sure of that. As did the bright pops of color. Green, red, burgundy, pink and blue were all in the mix with the black & white graphic (pied de poule and jacquard) prints. Glass and wool, cashmere and silk. Urban danced with classic. Loose shorts, polo shirts, chunky knits, short sleeved vests and the models’ cool attitude brought everything together. Oh and not to mention those white sneakers. The fashion world wouldn’t be the same without those and Aziz knows all about it.

Said Mahrouf Catwalk Fashion Show MBFWA FW2015

Suprematism; Said Mahrouf’s collection, which kicked off the second day of the Amsterdam Fashion Week, was all about primary colors. No doubt about it. With white as a starting color Said slowly added more and more color and shape. Mostly dresses in white and blue, white and green, white and red. They later on got a little more playful with touches of black and small colored details (around the pockets). The silhouette was long and lean, the fabrics supple and airy. Every design was perfectly tailored and sharply cut. Yet in a way that there was still was room for some draping and folding. Always in a subtle way though. Said perfectly kept his focus throughout his collection. The models sleek hair was pulled back, nothing to distract us from the solid color coordinated pieces. An impressive, perfectly balanced and steadily built up collection. Although it would be nice to get to see a Said coat, jumper or skirt too. In other words: we want more!

Thank you Oscar !

Thinking of glamour-dressing to the max, but with style and class – you had to think of Oscar de la Renta. The American designer – born in Puerto Rico – died october 21st at the age of 82.

His career began in the 1950s in Spain and sprawled across the better living rooms of Paris and New York. De la Renta was the last survivor of a generation of bold, all-seeing tastemakers.  Though ill with cancer for close to eight years, Oscar de la Renta was resilient. During that period his business grew by 50 percent, to $150 million in sales, as his name became linked to celebrity events like the Oscars. Amy Adams, Sarah Jessica Parker and Penélope Cruz were among the actresses who wore his dresses. Recently his biggest thing was to make the ivory tulle gown that Amal Alamuddin wore to wed George Clooney in Venice.

Oscar de la Renta achieved fame as a couturier to socialites and as a red-carpet king. He also dressed four American first ladies, but it was Hollywood glamour that defined him for a new age and a new customer.

Here are some highlights of his collections from the past five years.

 

 

 

 

Hermes Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

After four years at Hermes designer Christophe Lemaire is going to focus on his own namesake label. So on the closing day of Paris fashion week Lemaire presented his last collection for the brand. Not with too much fuss though. Just a show full of solid, clean, slightly seventies inspired clothes. Coats and dresses draped around the models’ bodies in shades of white were the opening looks. Beige, camel, sand tones, a splash of yellow, red and navy blue followed as culottes, shorts, pencil skirts and suits made their appearance, sweaters tied around the hips. Crispy, fully buttoned shirts were paired with the label’s best leather. Like a pair of croc leather shorts, a suede snakeskin jacket and a navy shirt paired with some dark denim pants. A woven multicolored coat with leather lining looked impeccable, especially with the right bag and shoes. A clean, elegant, modern collection with some surprising travel inspired touches; a worthy goodbye for Lemaire.

Miu Miu Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Small black lines formed the models’ eyebrows, their hair was pulled back tightly and their faces screamed “don’t mess with me”. They wore girly/dressed up ensembles of knee length skirts, printed belts, cropped ruffled tops, woollen coats and eye-cathing pumps (with bows) and platforms. They looked cool, they looked hot and they seemed up to no good. “Female trouble”, as Miuccia Prada described it. Contrasting prints, colors and materials were in the mix here, almost as if clothes were picked up from a local flea market. Yet with the help of some fierce looking leather the looks somehow did go well together and formed a perfect, rebellious collection.

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

Please enjoy the pictures for now, our review will follow shortly

Iris Van Herpen Catwalk Paris Reportage SS2015

Take a look at the small reportage we shot behind the scenes at the Iris van Herpen show in Paris. Which took place at the topfloor of the Centre Pompidou.

Valentino Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2015

In a color palette of rich shades ranging from navy blue to tiered into a series of pastel attires Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli sent out the chicest Valentino pieces for upcoming season. They used to most delicate materials to create their dreamy designs. Knitwear and lace, embroidered, graphically printed and hand painted every look breathed delicateness. Perhaps the collection felt a little less conservative than previous seasons, allowing asymmetric sleeves, cutouts, low cleavages, bare bellies, gladiator sandals and sunglasses to be part of the show. Yet still lots of blouses were fully buttoned, skirts reached over the knee, countless floor sweeping gowns were introduced and the models long hair was soberly parted and worn backwards, sticking to the fashion house’s signature of elegance. A dreamy collection with an extra youthful & tun twist.

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