The runway at the 2008 Paris Fashion Week was full of dapper devils when Paul Smith’s models took the stage. The notoriously conservative but quirky line lived up to its reputation with skinny ties and trousers, tailored 3-piece suits, and plenty of pinstripes and tweed. The disheveled but still disarming models were to be expected, [...]
At the 2008 Paris Fashion Week, there wasn’t a single Parisian beret in site, and yet Hermes‘ ready to wear line clearly suggested that hats will be back in 2009. From coy sun hats to true ten gallon cowboy hats, the heads of the Hermes models (and of the designer himself) were well covered to [...]
I somehow missed the daily coverage of Paris Fashion Week Spring 2009. Thanks to Telegraph site, for listing all the possible trends for spring 2009.• Wild west Gaucho "chaps" and jeans (Givenchy); cowboy fringes (Hermès); denim (Watanabe)•Overalls, boyfriend-blazers, jumpsuits, scout-shorts, military jackets (Chloé, Balmain, Wunderkind, McCartney)• Africa and the East Ethnic prints (Juny
I somehow missed the daily coverage of Paris Fashion Week Spring 2009. Thanks to Telegraph site, for listing all the possible trends for spring 2009.• Wild west Gaucho "chaps" and jeans (Givenchy); cowboy fringes (Hermès); denim (Watanabe) •Overalls, boyfriend-blazers, jumpsuits, scout-shorts, military jackets (Chloé, Balmain, Wunderkind, McCartney) • Africa and the East Ethnic prints (Jun
It was obvious at Paris Fashion Week that designers are ready for change. Aren’t we all? Some of our favorite collections included Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Lanvin, Chanel, and YSL.
McQueen, who was inspired by a gnarled tree outside of his country home, provided us with a gorgeous, “nature” collection that was far and away one [...]
Coco Chanel famously remarked that fashion begins from the bottom up. While the bottom she referred to was the streets, for this post we're going to reinterpret it to mean the shoes (I think CC would understand and even encourage it), oui?Instead of our usual, clothes-focused show review (and because I've got a *serious* shoe itch this week), we're going to do something a little different and roun
Innovative designer and one of Mio Destino’s favourite brands, Marlies Dekkers, has just presented at Paris Fashion Week for the very first time in her 15 years in the industry. In the picture you can see the Dutch designer herself with celeb fans......read more
In these uncertain times, designers are torn between looking to the future and embracing the familiar...The Paris prêt-à-porter season, which ended yesterday, positioned fashion at a crossroads: a trail-blazing journey to the stars and the future? Or the well-trodden path of the earth-bound here-and-now.Karl Lagerfeld, describing his Chanel collection as "post-Depression romanticism" - with a he
Louis Vuitton '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by US designer Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris on October 05, 2008. (AFP Photo/Pierre Verdy)
Lanvin '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model wears a creation by Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz for Lanvin fashion house during his spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection presented in Paris on October 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Miu Miu '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by Italian designer Miuccia Prada for Miu Miu during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris. (AFP Photo/Pierre Verdy)
Chloe '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model wears a creation by British designer Hannah McGibbon for fashion house Chloe's spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear in Paris. (Reuters/Benoit Tessier)
Kenzo '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model wears a creation by Italian designer Antonio Marras for the fashion house Kenzo's spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection presented in Paris on October 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Elie Saab '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris on October 04, 2008. (AFP Photo/Francois Guillot)
Hermes '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
Supermodel Naomi Campbell wears a creation by French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier for Hermes' spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear fashion collection on October 4, 2008 in Paris. (Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes)
John spring/ummer '09| Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by British designer John Galliano during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris on October 04, 2008. (AFP Photo/Francois Guillot)
Alexander Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by British designer Alexander McQueen during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris, on October 03, 2008. (AFP Photo/Francois Guillot)
Kaito & Iku Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model wears a creation by Japanese designers Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate for the fashion house Commuun's spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection presented in Paris on Friday, October 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Rue Du Mail Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by Rue du Mail ( by Martine Sitbon) during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris, on Friday, October 03, 2008. (AFP Photo/Pierre Verdy)
Junko Shimada spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by Japanese designer Junko Shimada as part of her Spring/Summer 2009 women's ready-to-wear fashion collection show in Paris on Friday, October 3, 2008. (Reuters/Benoit Tessier)
Jean-Charles Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac as part of his Spring/Summer 2009 women's ready-to-wear fashion collection show in Paris October 3, 2008. (Reuters/Benoit Tessier)
Karl Spring '09| Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld for French fashion house 'Chanel' at their Spring/Summer 2009 ready-to-wear fashion show in Paris October 3, 2008. (Reuters/Charles Platiau)
Leroy Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by French fashion designer Veronique Leroy for the Fashion House Leonard's spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection presented in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Stefano Pilati Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by Italian designer Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris, on October 02, 2008. (AFP Photo/Pierre Verdy)
Bernhard Willhelm Spring '09 | Paris Fashion week Photo Gallery
A model presents a creation by designer German Bernhard Willhelm during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris, on October 02, 2008. (AFP Photo/ Francois Guillot)
Stella McCartney made a mix of sea-inspired pieces and mannish tailoring together for her s/s ‘09 show
Stella McCartney presented her light collection Spring/Summer 2009 at Paris Fashion Week.
The line restored sex request to McCartney’s fashion vocabulary, in a color largely centred upon flesh-tones and soft pastels.
High-voltage jumpsuits, with low-slung lapels, and frisky short-suits,
This, my dears, is fashion. (click image to see larger size)A Yohji show these days can stop you in your tracks. Not so much because he shocks you—he's not an out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new kind of guy—but because of his wistful score and the models' stately pace. You could call them old-fashioned, but they encourage the eye to relax, which isn't so easy after 20-something days of nons
The Dior spring/summer 2009 collection strode down a Paris catwalk earlier today to a tribal beat, with the models balanced on six-inch, metal "fertility goddess" heels as high as their sculptural, plaited head-dresses.The collection was inspired by “"my memories of many trips, all over Africa" by Dior's prolific British designer, John Galliano, and drew on earthy, sensual references.The clothes
Paris, September 28, 2008Today I walked past a casting call for the Gaspard Yurkievich show to take place on Monday, and I was breaking my neck just to get a peep through the glass door. I can't control the excitement for this seasons fashion week!Personally, I just have a feeling that the ready to wear spring summer 2009 collections are going to be not just amazing but inspirational. You know Par
Written by Adrian Twist - The fantastical Paris Fall Couture 2009 fashion week kicked off a couple days ago in France and one oddity that really jolts you back to reality is the ubiquitous g
Patricia Arquette at Paris Fashion Week ‘09 Giorgio Armani show.
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This is the last S/S08 Fashion Week wrapup! Fashion Week at Paris is over. Thankfully, the collections shown in Paris proved to be much more loveable than the ones in New York.
Yves Saint Laurent
I love this collection. The clothes are structured and looks have very definite shapes. Even the shiny, cap-like dark wigs add structure [...]
ChanelThe Chanel collection was as usual, very standard. Besides a few exceptions, none of the looks made me think, “Wow, I really really want that!” It was more like, “Hmm… they’re ok, I guess I’d wear them if someone gave it to me….. maybe”I thought the whole collection had a little bit of something for [...]
This is why Paris Fashion Week is THE fashion week I look foward to the most. I mean, if I’m not going to be able to afford anything on the runway, I might as well ogle at the most creative and gorgeous collections, starting with Balenciaga.
Genius. Seriously genius. Once again, Nicholas Ghesquiere used Balenciaga’s [...]
This is the last S/S08 Fashion Week wrapup! Fashion Week at Paris is over. Thankfully, the collections shown in Paris proved to be much more loveable than the ones in New York.
Yves Saint Laurent
I love this collection. The clothes are structured and looks have very definite shapes. Even the shiny, cap-like dark wigs add structure [...]
ChanelThe Chanel collection was as usual, very standard. Besides a few exceptions, none of the looks made me think, “Wow, I really really want that!” It was more like, “Hmm… they’re ok, I guess I’d wear them if someone gave it to me….. maybe”I thought the whole collection had a little bit of something for [...]
This is why Paris Fashion Week is THE fashion week I look foward to the most. I mean, if I’m not going to be able to afford anything on the runway, I might as well ogle at the most creative and gorgeous collections, starting with Balenciaga.
Genius. Seriously genius. Once again, Nicholas Ghesquiere used Balenciaga’s [...]
It was quite hard to choose between so many great collections shown in Paris but here they are, my favorite five Parisian fashion shows:
Albert Kriemler, the founder of Akris label, designed a smart-casual, impeccable cut collection with a minimalist appeal. The one-color or similar-shades outfits with accentuated waist generate a long, lean and elegant look. I love everything from double-faced cashmere suits, the slick suede tunics worn over thin turtlenecks and slim pants, tulle dresses adorned with suede rectangles, envelope pockets seen on cashmere skirts and jackets but also on a long evening dress.
Akris f'08/w'09
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Some of fashion’s biggest and most influential players have shown at Paris Fashion week, most notably, Lanvin, Miu Miu, and Louis Vuitton, who all......read more digg story
Some of fashion’s biggest and most influential players have shown at Paris Fashion week, most notably, Lanvin, Miu Miu, and Louis Vuitton, who all showed yesterday.
Alber Elbaz for Lanvin has finally uttered the words that every woman wants to hear from a designer, stating that, ‘ part of a designer’s job is to be pragmatic. Not to be ashamed to think about making life easy for a woman’. And this is exactly what Elbaz achieved. Focusing on the technical aspects of tailoring and design, this collection, although simplistic,was grown up and,dare I say it, practical. What a refreshing change!
Miu Miu, on the other hand displayed a sportswear themed collection...read more about Paris Fashion Week
Just as quickly as it was here, it was gone... Paris Prêt-à-Porter Fashion Week took place all over the city last week, bringing in stars from Kanye West to Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sofia Coppola to Dita von Teese.Here's a brief recap:Alexander McQueen's show was based on a fairy tale he made up called The Girl Who Lived In The Tree. His collection included everything from a very full black tulle skirted dress to slimming pants and jackets.John Galliano presented a surprising setting with even more surprising twists. Picture this: Kubla Khan's garden, lots of Buddhas, a gold leaf-filled pond, incense... and then... Michael Jackson's Thriller? Not exactly what the audience expected! His collection was full of color, wild hats, fun dresses, and early 20th Century gowns.Marc Jacobs' show was full
Paris Fashion Week for 2008 was over. It was on it's full swing last week and for sure it made the audience utter some "ohhs" and "ahhs" while the fashion houses and their models walked on the runway with their fashion collection.The critics (professional and non-professional) have spoken and the world's hottest designers probably have heard their cries. But among the critics' comments I have read, Lindsay Ferrier has the best. It's from a mom's point of view but I think singles can still relate to it.Here are some of the "funny" fashion outfits from different designers. To view more photos and Lindsay's take on these outfits, visit Suburban Turmoil.I hope you enjoy this post. yay!Bookmarkz
This year’s Kenzo fall/winter ready-to-wear collection:
Hundreds of thousands of red silk peonies, cherry blossom prints, samurai-style armour and variations on the kimono re-created the atmosphere of Japan in a Kenzo tribute show at the Paris prêt-à-porter season here yesterday.
The beautiful Rihanna attends the Chanel Fashion show during Paris Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2008-2009 at the Grand Palais on Friday in Paris, France.Later in the day, the singer sat front row at the Sonia Rykiel Fall Winter 2008/09 fashion show.Chanel fashion showSonia Rykiel fashion show Which outfit do you like better?source
If you haven't made travel arrangements to come to the Paris fashion week, then it might be too late. The Ready-to-wear collection fall-winter 2008/2009 starts next Sunday 24th February and ends March 2nd. But you can book your hotel now to be there for the next show spring/summer collection 2009. September 28th until October 5th. On the official website of Mode à Paris you can see all the dates, program and information about the fashion designers.In the meanwhile you can stock up all year round with the fun-fashion of Walter van Beirendonck at following addresses: Jacenko38 rue de Poitou75003 ParisTel: +33 1 42 71 80 38Kokon To Zai45, rue Tquetonne75002 ParisTel: +33 1 42 36 92 41L’Eclaireur26 Avenue des Champs Elysees75008 ParisTel: +33 1 45 62 12 35photo from the Mode à Paris websit
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As always, alongside the New York and Milan Fashion Week, I present you the 'It' bag list for Paris Fashion Week S/S '08 collection. This coming season, you'll notice colors - lots of colors. Colors are in.. and so is leather. Exotic Leather. Paris's S/S '08 collection spots items that goes spectacularly well with your LBD because of its strong (and most often than not, solid) colors.Take the 'Hand-painted Clutch' by VBH, for example. It's so colorful, it can be a standalone - minus the accessories and it's enough to take other's breath away.And what about the 'Graphic Clutch' from Christian Dior? It's luxurious ponyskin as well as it's unique design gives others the idea that there is none like it. Definitely an accessory to carry on a dinner date. Be the envy of others while your beau serenades you. (Images from Style)
Louis Vuitton designer, Marc Jacobs, closed the fashion week in Paris with his Spring 2008 collection.Just in time for Halloween, Marc Jacobs has a naughty nurse costume for you. The first part of the show included a lot of 1950's style clear perspex nurse uniforms worn over bright coloured mini dresses. They had white nurses hats with a single red letter on the front, spelling out "Louis Vuitton". The clothing was kept relatively plain to highlight the bright coloured totes which were being carried. The bags came in a range of shapes and sizes although the oversized trend was still important. They were created in a mirage of colours with each tote featuring at least two shades.While here are the rest of the collection: Models paraded in flashy outfits with some sheer energy — all the way up to the top of models' heads with sheer headpieces.Photo Source
Victoria Beckham has been seeing the sights (skinny women in expensive clothes) that Paris fashion week has to hold. Except for her fake tits she fit in well. Victoria was seen wearing a cute teal dress when she attended the Chanel fashion catwalk show on Friday.
Victoria also helped Roberto Cavalli launch his new flagship store in Paris.
I wish she’d stick to dresses that don’t show off her fake clevage, they look like Jelly tots stuck under her skin.
Victoria Beckham has been seeing the sights (skinny women in expensive clothes) that Paris fashion week has to hold. Except for her fake tits she fit in well. Victoria was seen wearing a cute teal dress when she attended the Chanel fashion catwalk show on Friday.
Victoria also helped Roberto Cavalli launch his new flagship store in Paris.
I wish she’d stick to dresses that don’t show off her fake clevage, they look like Jelly tots stuck under her skin.
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Is Coco Chanel turning in here grave, or am I overreacting? With mixed feeling about what Karl Laggerfield had in his mind for the fashion house and what actually was represented on the catwalk, I didnt see much "ladylike" designs that would make Coco proud. Instead I saw more of Karls love for snow, skiing and rebellious cuts. Don't get me wrong it wasnt all a waste of time, and fabric, I was just disappointed because I was looking forward to some cute yet modern take on the classic styles of Chanel. But, as I always say "There's always next season". Digg this article! Bookmark it on del.icio.us!
Its all in the sleeve or lack there of at the Lanvin runway show. Big Bows accentuate simple dresses. I think the trend this season was a back to basics look, many of the designers are doing some pretty simple retro stuff. I would wear them with shirts under to add more layers and flair, add a belt or soemthing. Its pretty cool, because you can play up or play down the dresses.I loved the accessories, the neclace and pumps were banging!
I usually love Chloe's fashion shows, and the clothes. Here is a case where I like neither. The only thing I really liked were the handbags. I don’t know I'm just not feeling the rebellious upper crust look. I think the dresses are too embellished with glasses and the punchy oranges are just not my speed, except as an accessory. Anyways, I wait to see how people where it on the streets, I might like it then. I really miss the flirty lil dresses and blouses they had. Like time changes, so does fashion. Whatever, there’s always going to be next season and thrift shops. Digg this article! Bookmark it on del.icio.us!
Its hard to beleive that March Jacobs has been at LV for ten years now. But we can see so much maturity in his work, it's ineveitable as such a perceptive mind could have only matured to this level peresnt on the runway. There is still utlra femine looks, but with a edge known to Marc. French culture and glamour mix with american flare. The play on the typical french Beret and the use of belts with everything from the fluffy bubble dresses to the more suit-like creations makes for a collection that is easy ripped off the runway ready for store fronts all over a la Paris or NYC.J'adore Louis Vuitton!I'm so in love wit these shoes!!! There's killing it!Digg this article! Bookmark it on del.icio.us!
John Galliano I really enjoyed John Galliano's show. It was real theater. Especially Sasha Pivovarova's underlined puppet like appearence (as usual!). Enjoy the whole collection here.Vionnet It was a low key appointment only presentation... That means no runway and is something I would love to go to since it seems to be much more personal and you have the time to take a closer look. These four pieces caught my eye. Especially the volomunous coat.See the whole collection here.Miu MiuWho's going to sport this exact styling first? Just like fashionologie is I'm totally attracted to this "Carditard" and the shoes she wrote about.more.Collette DinniganThat's exactly how I survived this winter, Huge scarfs, light summer dresses and thick over the knee socks and somehow the people still asked "aren't you cold"? Yes, slightly but, who really cares if it looks good?See the complete collection hereCredit: style.com
Stelly McCartneyUi. I'm up to date with the new sweat pants I bought on friday. So far only the heels are missing. But I'm working on that. Did you realise that shopooing shoes on ebay.co.uk is so much more efficient? more.Haider AckermannAs Diane Pernet mentioned earlier Haider Ackermanns collection was one of the "strongest" this season. I totally agree!The last photo somehow reminded me of my latex session ;-) Yeah. You need help to pull them off especially when you need to be fast! Now I totally understand why things like this exist! Different story. See the whole Ackermann collection here.Alexander McQueen Sometimes I just haven't got much to say. "In a season when the agendas of fashion are finally being rewritten, all a professional audience really comes to Paris for is to witness brilliant designers working on modern cut for twenty-first-century life [...].Giambattista ValliOh Kinga. I can totally understand! I didn't like the other stuff that much, but I would hav
Well. Fashion week is over, but not for me ;-)AkrisI'm applying for a job right now and if I get it (will start this october) I'll have to take dressing more seriously. Akris for me is the epitome of classic feminie style and definitely something a young, stylish teaching person in university should wear in front of her students. Don't you think? See the whole collection hereDries Van Noten"Dries Van Noten has an almost tribal following of faithful customers who unconditionally love and buy what he designs, season in, season out [...]." Well I'm not one of those persons, althought I ♥ Dries and always am excited what's next. This's times wedges reminded me of orthopedic shoes, the ones one has to wear if one leg is shorter than the other ;-) moreGivenchy Absolutely NOT my kind of style. Although Riccardo Tisci had some white jazz shoes on runway the ones I'm in desperate search for (first thing to do tomorrow - H&M!). Unfortunately no close up. But via an anonympus reader I'v
The Paris ready-to-wear shows kicked off on Sunday with the French fashion industry’s leading official saying he did not believe organizers should ban the use of models considered underweight.
Didier Grumbach, head of the Chambre Syndicale — the body that governs French fashion — said that he did not plan to follow in the footsteps of Spanish authorities in setting guidelines for the minimum weight of models who appear on the catwalks.
“I think it’s a non-issue. You don’t solve public health problems by regulating the size of models,” he told The Associated Press on Sunday. “You know, fashion is only the reflection of what is happening in society. It is not the cause.”
France’s Health Ministry recently announced it was setting up a working group on body image, with the aim of establishing a charter with advertisers banning the use of excessively thin models. Grumbach said he did not plan to take part in the government talks.
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OMG OMG OMG...So last week I was loosing interest in high fashion, and this week I'm at the brim with excitement to see what’s going to be popping up on the Parisian catwalks! Like this Viktor and Rolf show where the models where hanging from light fixtures. Oh I love the craziness and drama. I'll keep you updated with much more pictures and my reviews later. Right now I must run and get some work and errands done. See you later or in true Parisian style, A tout a l'heure!
While Milan had romance, Paris said it with flowers. The floral dance began at Balenciaga, where Nicolas Ghesquière delivered an electrifying collection in peony, rose, gladioli, violet and gardenia prints from the archives, digitally enhanced for supranormal shape and colour possible only in computer-land.
In sumptuous fabrics, such as silk faille ...
