Fashion Digest

Today I'm gonna try something new. A fashion digest where I post several fashion news and updates that I find interesting to share with you all. So lets see how it goes, shall we?

As some of you might know Lara Stone, one of the world's most recognized model just tied the knots, a few days ago. Lara had walked shows for most of the top designers, from Louis Vuitton to Chanel, you name it, she did it. So on the faithful day, Lara wore a white Riscardo Tisci dress with gold trimmings (worth 44 grand) and married David Walliams in London's Claridges Hotel. Shortly after the ceremony, from the white with gold embellished dress, she turned to the ever so fashionable model look with yet another Tisci's dress. A gold-sequined mini with belt for the after party.

I think the hype was more for the mini than the dress.The mini looked worthy of the aisle walk. Personally, maybe she should have worn the mini as well when she said "I do". FYI Riscardo Tisci is the designer for Givenchy, which goes to show Tisci is not a bridal designer.

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On to the next is the resort collection 2011 which is still on going. The ones up for public's eye is Bottega Venetta, Dior and Chanel. This year's Dior resort show was at Huangpu River, Shanghai - a site not too far from Chanel's pre-fall show. Galliano was inspired by the French New Wave era and made a sixties cruise collection.

As French New Wave is all about youth and fresh approach to things, it's no wonder that Dior brought classic, youthful and chic to the main course. Old styles but nevertheless youthful.One of the things is of course the massive hair volume in the show and the hats. There's fishing hats and french boy caps (that's what I call them, I have no idea of the actual names). Then there are the coats and airline skirts plus the stripe shirts and hat. It really remains me of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, a 1964 French film. Lovely movie and definitely describes this collection for me. Definitely french inspired. Even one who does not know what is French New Wave, when you see the outfits, you'd still say old French.

The evenings are perfect. Soft, flowing and sophisticated. Also they showcased some Dior Haute Couture evenings in the show. One of them is the soft blue gown with layers on the left. Fabulous. That's something for a wedding!

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The Long Wait for Paris

First of all, I am apologies of the 'hiatus' that went for almost a month. Yup, hiatus. That's what I am calling my art of procrastination now. And now comes my usual excuses, I was 'busy'. No, seriously I was. Assignments is piling up for me for the past few weeks and also a sudden addiction to xBox 360 that is not mine - housemates. So yeah, I went on hiatus mode.

Now as I would want to put it after watching a series that shall remain unknown. You (whoever reads my blog) have two choice.
1.) To boo on me and criticize me of my procrastination.
2.) Push all the criticism you have and move on.
I would seriously recommend the latter. Less work and negativity.

Now for the long awaited (if ever) post of Paris Fall/Winter 2010 which was done like ages ago. But since it's still summer at Paris, no harm in covering it anyways. Bite me for out of date coverage.

Back to the main topic, Paris. This season it's about a few things. A return of minimalist, power dressing, and of course FUR. Also, this season, we celebrate the women with curves. Designers decided to go back to bosoms rather than the flat tracks. A sign to fight eating disorders and the skinny.

Victoria's Secret Angels in Louis Vuitton

From left: Adriana, Alessandra, Karolina

One of the designers against the skinny is Marc Jacobs. He called on a list of celebrated models for their voluptuous figures back on the runway. Some of them which happens to be my favourite, Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Adriana Lima known to be the splendid Victoria's Secret Angels and others like Jessica Stam and Rosie Turlington. seriously, what empowers curves and body more than the Angels. Karolina and Alessandra is hot this season landing on the shows, ads and editorials. Kudos to them.

Also like he chose the path of minimalist similar to his own line for Louis Vuitton. Simple and classic. Definitely a slow down after a circus like act of afros for the last season but nevertheless makes a huge statement, especially the bags with fur on. The gowns were mind-blastingly seductive and gorgeous. Coco sure did rock the runway with that amazing floral like print evening dress. Love them all.

Another few who did minimalist this season were Celine and Stella McCartney. There were more but they caught my eyes. Stella McCartney did a series of fabulous day wear and cocktails for evening. A little short of material, if you ask me. not what you have in mind for winter but paired with the right pairing of tights, coat or boots, nothing can go wrong. And controversially, she opened the show with a fake recording of Tiger Woods and his mistress. What was she hinting? Dresses for the mistresses? They would be one fab mistress with Stella's dress. Woods can definitely afford it.

Stella McCartney's Mistress Harem

The Last Fairytale - McQueen

After a long wait and pondering on whether Alexander's latest collection will be shown to public or not. It finally came. His trusted team of friends and employe of es released the 80% completed collection of 16 outfits in a small drawing room in Paris during Fashion Week 2010. Only a list of exclusive people were invited to witness this last moment of Alexander.

This collection brings back the reminiscences of the medieval times and sort of a modern take of that era. Inspired by old warriors and empress with prints made by interpreting angels and demons. He truly wowed us with his last show.


Unlike the last show where he depend on digital efforts in making the show (who could ever forget those Predator like boned heels, almost themed by Star Trek and Alien vs Predator, this time around he discarded all those and focus on handcraft and workmanship. He completely top it up a notch.

He truly is worthy of the title Alexander the Great of this era. Enough of my babbling and I'll let you enjoy his last moments.

"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....