Balenciaga S/S 09 Paris

[DuTTyRoCK112]

Originally Posted by Navygreen

I wonder, how many body shapes fit into Guesquiere's vision? Hmmmm

It is my understanding that a designer should have an uncompromising point of view. He shouldn't have to design for every body type because he is a very specific designer with a very specific aesthetic. I know I have trouble fitting into his shirts (jackets are a dream though), but I understand that's just not for my body and a compromise on his end would completely change the idea of that shirt (very long, extremely slim, high armholes).

[AGiles]

this collection is 10 kinds of ugly..... world resession and u give us mylar dresses..... this is a joke where is the real collection?

[Amywilliams]

Amaaaaazing!!
Nicolas has really done it for me this season, just stunning!
I'm completely in love with the 2nd set of trousers (not the trumpet ones - imo they are the only bad part of this collection...)
The jackets are stunning, and look even better in the detail shots.
The shoes are really interesting, can't wait to see how they work, when they come to sell the shoes in store...

[Jambakindy]

Why is Balenciaga so insanely coveted in fashion right now? Its all just regurgitated 90's, if it was done the first time well, LEAVE IT ALONE!

[JordanB]

I've been anticipating this collection all season and I love it!!

[cesarcmma]

AMAZING!!!! I think I'm the only one who likes the pants both in men and women I mean come on the one Olga S is wearing is a masterpiece, And the jackets are awesome.

Love the menswear

[KKnardi]

oh, I don't understand how the shoes work... looks like the whole foot is embedded in the shoe. like some kind of claw or something.

beautiful colours and materials/textiles. true luxuries and chic!

[feather]

Upon one first quick glance, I'm liking it!

[masquerade]

I love this. But then again, I have always preferred Ghesquiere the furturist versus the lace and fur Ghesquiere.

I am not too fond of the chest plate things on the beginning pieces, but the show definitely gets better as it goes along. By the end of the show, all the pieces are just gorgeous. I especially love the jackets (what are they made of??) and all the delicate but strong sequined pieces.

I think the shape of the pants is very fresh too. Balenciaga is known for being so slim and skinny, its really shocking to see the bell pants but also refreshing. I don't really have any comment on the men's clothes, I wonder why they were incorporated into the show.

I am not a fan of the shoes, however. They look like tights that grew tumors. I am really curious to see what they are like at the trunk show/when the hit stores.

[shirleebee]

I love this. But then again, I have always preferred Ghesquiere the furturist versus the lace and fur Ghesquiere.

Exactly.

[LagerfeldBoy]

oh gosh nicolas never dissapoints! i have to agree its more approachable than his past collection. The details are incredible. Love the gliterry dresses at the end paired with those nude tops. And the pants and jackets in the beggining are somewwhat similar to what he did for fall but theyre gorgeous as weel. the menswear is really interesting aswell. The detials make me even love this collection more than i already do.

[Mutterlein]

Originally Posted by Navygreen

I wonder, how many body shapes fit into Guesquiere's vision? Hmmmm

His clothes are notoriously cut rather small, it's certainly limited. But I've seen normal woman try on pieces to their liking, it's surprisingly more democratic than you think.

[nyc_art_style]

I really wish the setting had been lighter. i dislike the heart shape plates, and I have serious issues with the sleeves. I wonder how women are suppose to move their arms in them.

But the dresses at the end and the bags were lovely.

however the rest I don't know how to comment on just yet. Balenciaga is always so ahead of it's time that it's hard to judge it.

[Navygreen]

Originally Posted by DuTTyRoCK112

It is my understanding that a designer should have an uncompromising point of view. He shouldn't have to design for every body type because he is a very specific designer with a very specific aesthetic. I know I have trouble fitting into his shirts (jackets are a dream though), but I understand that's just not for my body and a compromise on his end would completely change the idea of that shirt (very long, extremely slim, high armholes).

So, clothes wear us, not the other way around.
Also, I guess it takes a truly talented, masterful designer to make women fit into everything [or close to it]. Quite a rare thing these days.

[Merveille]

THE DETAILS!!THE SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!
:hear t:
Wow this collection looks sooo much better up close!