I can only apologise for the lateness of this post, I have to say that although mostly beautiful, the Paris shows didn't inspire me as much as those in London, New York and Italy. Playing host to some of the most established names in the fashion industry including Chanel, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton of course the shows are still worth note so here are a few snippets of the shows which stood out to me.
Balenciaga
Balenciaga always seems to strike up a strikingly beautiful collaboration of futurism alongside luxury elegance, and for me that is what makes their collections so appealing, and also intriguing. Although obscure in shape, each item seams balanced in it's ensemble, the same can be said of the use of multiple fabrics. This collection is extremely polished eccentricity, and again nods to both art and painterly prints as well as sports inspiration.
Balmain
Although sometimes slated, Balmain is a fashion house who's collections I am always keen to check out. This offering is unmistakably characteristic of the brand with it's studded details, low slung bottoms and crafted shoulders but I adore the softness which the 1990's style faded denim brings to the collection.
Although sometimes slated, Balmain is a fashion house who's collections I am always keen to check out. This offering is unmistakably characteristic of the brand with it's studded details, low slung bottoms and crafted shoulders but I adore the softness which the 1990's style faded denim brings to the collection.
Hermes
Reminiscent of Jil Sander's show, Hermes began with a virginal parade of the cleanest white before an Arabian theme was intensified through deep henna and cobolt blue shades. I feel a sense of freespirited travel through the collection, the Hermes girl of both A/W2011 and S/S2012 looks as through she should be exploring in the most luxurious way.
Reminiscent of Jil Sander's show, Hermes began with a virginal parade of the cleanest white before an Arabian theme was intensified through deep henna and cobolt blue shades. I feel a sense of freespirited travel through the collection, the Hermes girl of both A/W2011 and S/S2012 looks as through she should be exploring in the most luxurious way.
Louis Vuitton
And finally to Louis Vuitton, featuring a second catwalk appearance from Kate Moss, although this time the leather clad dominatrix theme was totally inverted to a pearly fairytale. And here the parallels begin, more sugary pastel shades and similarly to Marc Jacob's own show all of the models appeared together riding a dream like carousel, I can't help but allude to Chanel when looking at the collection, particularly when it comes to the short and elegant jackets. Jacob's still managed to add a certain edginess to what Alexandra Shulman described as a 'fashion wedding cake' but all in all I found the affair rather sickly.
So that concludes Spring Summer 2012's shows, admittedly I perhaps should have concluded them a little sooner. A flick through Drapers earlier revealed a few of the prominent trends we may see translate to the streets for next year, but personally i'm already living in fear of a pastel takeover.
And finally to Louis Vuitton, featuring a second catwalk appearance from Kate Moss, although this time the leather clad dominatrix theme was totally inverted to a pearly fairytale. And here the parallels begin, more sugary pastel shades and similarly to Marc Jacob's own show all of the models appeared together riding a dream like carousel, I can't help but allude to Chanel when looking at the collection, particularly when it comes to the short and elegant jackets. Jacob's still managed to add a certain edginess to what Alexandra Shulman described as a 'fashion wedding cake' but all in all I found the affair rather sickly.
So that concludes Spring Summer 2012's shows, admittedly I perhaps should have concluded them a little sooner. A flick through Drapers earlier revealed a few of the prominent trends we may see translate to the streets for next year, but personally i'm already living in fear of a pastel takeover.
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