Designer Christopher Lemaire re-imagines a the traveling woman, a familiar character who has inspired countless designers. Straying away from the age-old international jet setter representation, this season’s Hermès woman is a trans-Saharan Bedouin whose wardrobe is the picture of chic functionality. Nomadic practicality was the call for the first batch of looks, with flowy white, Continue Reading
Kanye West’s highly anticipated Spring 2012 Fashion Show took place October 1st at Lycee Henri IV in the 5th arrondissement in Paris. Noted fashion editors Anna Wintour, Suzy Menkes, Stefano Tonchi, Sally Singer, and Robin Givhan, along with celebrity guests Lindsay Lohan, Tameka Raymond, the Olsen twins, Jared Leto, and Ciara piled into the hot Continue Reading
Christian Dior is still in search of a definitive head designer after John Galliano’s unceremonious departure last fall. Bill Gaytten has taken the reins during this transitional time, and seems to have suggested safe, refined, elegance for Spring 2012. Waves aren’t always needed to wow the crowd, so waves weren’t provided. Gorgeous jackets slightly nipped Continue Reading
Gold, black, white, and denim dominated Olivier Rousteing’s first runway collection for Balmain, with ornate gilded thread cast on bodices of fringe lined jackets and embroidered cocktails. Though Balmain is typically known for its exceedingly tarty minis, hole ridden t-shirts, and ripped denim shorts (pegged for the party hardy elitist set), Spring 2012 brought a Continue Reading
Dries Van Nonten celebrates nature’s perennial resurrection for Spring 2012 with images of sprawling mountainscapes, hazy, saturated rainforests, and bursts of exploded floral print. Trading last spring’s pervasive color blocking with pattern blocking, charcoal line drawings are interrupted by vibrant panels of bubbling brooks and blooming buds. Textured solids in black, white, and navy blue Continue Reading
Moschino designer Rosella Jardini looked to Spanish culture to inspire the brand’s Spring 2012 collection, evoking flamenco dancers and bull fighters in each look. Almost literal adaptations of historical costumes were modernized with the addition of embroidery, sequins, patches, and varying hem lengths. The brand’s signature bright colors were on high, as were look-at-me toreador Continue Reading
Donatella Versace took to the ocean to inspire her Spring 2012 collection, painting seashells, starfish, seahorses, and fish on a series of dresses and chic separates. Blacks and whites set the foundation, as muted blues, purples, greens, and yellows played on seaworthy patterns. Stud embellishments brought select garments to life, either dotting bodices or peppering Continue Reading
While scarf prints were all over Dolce & Gabbana’s D&G line, the brand opened their Spring 2012 collection with fruits, flowers, and veggies. Cucumbers, red peppers, onions, and even eggplants were spied on sharp dresses and separates with 50′s silhouettes. Bobble earrings dangled from lobes, and dramatic bows finished off rompers and corseted dresses. Flowers Continue Reading
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