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

"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!