"Paris, Capitale de la Mode du Monde" Part 2

Finally after the long posted Part 1 of Paris, here comes Part 2. *Applause* A dozen of apologies for the extremely late post. A lot going at the moment and did not have the time to post anything at all. Though I did find the time to go on Facebook, maybe that's why I didn't post. But am really sorry for the delay to those very few visitors of my blog.

So here goes Part 2 of Paris Fashion Week. You are warned before reading the post that there might be not much of a flow from the previous post. Due to the extended period of time in between post, I forgot most of the things I wanted to talk about. So do not be too disappointed.

Chanel





Chanel is going green this season or should I say hay?
This year's show is a barn themed show, meaning the main theme for the outfits is on weaving ropes and raw ends of hems and sleeves.
Though with plain black and white colors (Absolutely Chanel), it still projects the spring feeling.
Chanel went Kansas for farming or Chanel gone Outback.
Love the shoes with the flower embroidery.


John Galliano



This time, Galliano chose to focus into the Hollywood Glam of the 80s/90s.
Everything is based of the glam theme which is what Hollywood is about even now.
Makes me think of Jeannette MacDonald and Julie Andrews in their prime.
Though the show is overly dressed to impress, notice that each of the pieces can be worn separately and still gorgeous, if you like simple that is.


Karl Lagerfeld



Lagerfeld has done simple and classic pieces, very Chanel but in simple colors without the patterns and weaving.
Gives me a feel of sexy militant crossed with preppy student look.
Tough but still soft and fluid.


Alexander McQueen



McQueen McQueen.... I have to say the shoes are the best this season especially the brown machinery themed heels.
A very futuristic theme this time like Alien vs Predator and Star Wars.
Using the prints and patterns to magnify the theme of the future.
The white heels makes me think of AVP the most! Like a bone carved heel. Scary but sexy.

Finally the end of my coverage on fashion week. See you next season =)
Don't worry, I'll still be posting. Haha. Though I know no one cares.

Ciao!

"Paris, Capitale de la Mode du Monde" Part 1

Finally I am covering the long awaited Paris. I know the actual Paris Fashion Week has passed for a month now but I was quite busy for the past weeks with work and assignments - resulting to the lack of posting. Also, there is so much wonder in Paris this season that I had to go through slowly and shortlist some of my favourites from Paris this year.

Yet again, a lot of designers focus on the whole feminine and masculine concept. The hard and soft effect. Designers from Yves Saint Laurent, Celine, Karl Lagerfeld played on these points. It seems that equality among men and women is huge now. But whatever makes the designers create, makes sense.

On another note, texture play is big too. Using all sorts of different materials, complimentary or clashing to create fabulous outfits. Well, it is the spring and summer collection, anyone could use some color and funkiness for coming spring 2010. So thumbs up to Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Galliano, McQueen, and Lanvin. These are just the few that I noticed and loved.

By the way, as you can see on the title, it writes 'Part 1', so this means there another part. Mostly due to the fact that I love so much fashion from Paris that it will be too long to put in one post.

So now to the some shoots from the runway.

Yves Saint Laurent

As usual, Stafano made a great collection.
Always utilizing the black and white, soft and hard and NEW this season, strawberry prints.
Note on the first two pics, the red dots are cute little strawberries.
The leather apron is fantastic and of course the shoes, very 20s in my opinion.
This season like the last, Stefano created very wearable daywear for women.
Nothing too extravagant for daily wear, which is what the society wants.

Louis Vuitton

Marc did an excellent job for LV too.
Similar to his own line (Marc by Marc Jacobs), this season is filled with fun and joy.
Funkiness, I'd say.
The afro, the mix of materials and colors, the bags and accessories topped the topper, just like Blake Edwards.

Celine

Celine made a come back this year by Phoebe Philo.
Excellent collection. Very clean cut and almost similar to YSL's style, which I love.
Though that being said, it is still quite apart from YSL.
I'd say is a mix of YSL and Burberry. XD
The daywear and trench is simple and clean and evening cocktail is simply stunning.
Using limited palette and with such collection, Good Job! Miss Phoebe.
Oh, and this collection is like most others now, portraying women in a stronger point of view but somehow still as delicate as ever.

Balenciaga



The grudge look as Nicolas put it.
Very grudge looking indeed. For me it felt more like a dead knight coming back for revenge.
Well, still in the grudge theme.
The hoodie jacket was awesome and the cocktails are weird in a good way.
Shoes, are of course fabulous with chain mail styled around it, which is what made me think of the knight thing.

So okay, this is not the end yet. Another post will be up soon. Paris part two but mainly pictures with a bit of comment. But later....