Balmain F/W 12.13 Paris - Page 5

Psylocke · 02-03-2012

Thanks for posting the detail shots, I really like those. I find the collection rather disappointing and it's mainly because it's too much of the same...and it's just too much of everything, really. You can see in the detail shots that all the embroideries and patterns are divine but it would all look so much better if it was a bit toned down and not so overwhelming. Also the heaviness of the boxy jackets just doesn't work for Balmain, I'd feel like I was wearing a flashing billboard if I had to wear one of those jackets.
I love the look with the teal colored leather jacket because I feel like the boxy shape is balanced out well there paired with the simple white blouse and the tight velvet pants. But the other looks are so unflattering. The styling is probably one of the main problems here, as well.

This dress would probably look amazing if it was only the top part of a long gown and not a skin tight dress that goes all the way down to the ankles (so unflattering) with all the crazy detailing

style.com, vogue.it

XxpinktinksxX · 02-03-2012

Im in love with so many pieces. This is really great!

platinumpink · 02-03-2012

Once again, I really like it. It's going to be interesting to see how Rousteing develops. I think there's so much more to come and he's just easing us into it.

Label Basher · 02-03-2012

Those detail shots make me love this collection. So exquisite.

**Flashbang** · 03-03-2012

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GivenchyHomme · 03-03-2012

I feel as if all of the embellishment's are overcompensating for a lack of design. The beading is beautiful, but I can't help but think that those pieces are going to be so expensive that they're not going to have a life beyond the runway and editorials.

lepetitcouturier · 03-03-2012

What always helps for me when viewing a fashion show is making it to the end and seeing this gorgeous piece of france walking onto the runway. He's GORGEOUS. But to me it looks like Decarnin's Sid Vicious has been changed into a confident, sexy woman. No more holes, no more pants that are close to squeezing your legs off, it's 100% luxury now. The prices are still through the roof, but you're getting what you're buying instead of a 25,000$ jacket that has safety pins on it. This collection was luxurious, glamorous, you name it. I also noticed with the jackets (like look 7) the shoulders are so much more softer. They're not about to poke your eyes out. I think Olivier is an amazing replacement, and the fact that he's the hottest designer out there helps.

purplethistle · 03-03-2012

I really like this collection. The detailing is just incredible. The only thing that could have made this better was if the jackets didn't like they had been built around a cardboard box.

Lolajazz · 03-03-2012

That's a good collection. I'm in love with the black pant that has pearls on the sides ...

KaraDanielle11 · 03-03-2012

I don't usually like Balmain but I think I really like this.

GIVENCHYlover · 21-03-2012

More details:

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GIVENCHYlover · 21-03-2012

stylebistro.com ,splenderosa.blogspot

elle_gb · 21-03-2012

After seeing close up,the price must be extremely expensive. However, it's better to spend nearly 10,000 on embellishment dress instead of ripped shirt. Bravo

maxlinden · 17-04-2012

Full Show from the site

D A N A · 27-04-2012

I loved this collection, all the pieces were stunning & the overall styling was impeccable. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

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Psylocke V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2009 Gender: femme Posts: 10,025	Thanks for posting the detail shots, I really like those. I find the collection rather disappointing and it's mainly because it's too much of the same...and it's just too much of everything, really. You can see in the detail shots that all the embroideries and patterns are divine but it would all look so much better if it was a bit toned down and not so overwhelming. Also the heaviness of the boxy jackets just doesn't work for Balmain, I'd feel like I was wearing a flashing billboard if I had to wear one of those jackets. I love the look with the teal colored leather jacket because I feel like the boxy shape is balanced out well there paired with the simple white blouse and the tight velvet pants. But the other looks are so unflattering. The styling is probably one of the main problems here, as well. This dress would probably look amazing if it was only the top part of a long gown and not a skin tight dress that goes all the way down to the ankles (so unflattering) with all the crazy detailing style.com, vogue.it Last edited by Psylocke; 02-03-2012 at 10:42 AM.
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platinumpink rising star Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 180	Once again, I really like it. It's going to be interesting to see how Rousteing develops. I think there's so much more to come and he's just easing us into it. __________________ BLOG • WORK • TWITTER • TUMBLR

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XxpinktinksxX V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England Gender: femme Posts: 9,601	Im in love with so many pieces. This is really great!

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GivenchyHomme trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Via Fogazzaro 36 Gender: homme Posts: 1,385	I feel as if all of the embellishment's are overcompensating for a lack of design. The beading is beautiful, but I can't help but think that those pieces are going to be so expensive that they're not going to have a life beyond the runway and editorials.

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lepetitcouturier front row Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Gender: homme Posts: 441	What always helps for me when viewing a fashion show is making it to the end and seeing this gorgeous piece of france walking onto the runway. He's GORGEOUS. But to me it looks like Decarnin's Sid Vicious has been changed into a confident, sexy woman. No more holes, no more pants that are close to squeezing your legs off, it's 100% luxury now. The prices are still through the roof, but you're getting what you're buying instead of a 25,000$ jacket that has safety pins on it. This collection was luxurious, glamorous, you name it. I also noticed with the jackets (like look 7) the shoulders are so much more softer. They're not about to poke your eyes out. I think Olivier is an amazing replacement, and the fact that he's the hottest designer out there helps. Last edited by lepetitcouturier; 03-03-2012 at 03:25 AM.

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purplethistle fashion elite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: under the sun Gender: femme Posts: 2,863	I really like this collection. The detailing is just incredible. The only thing that could have made this better was if the jackets didn't like they had been built around a cardboard box.

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Lolajazz rising star Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Paris Gender: femme Posts: 148	That's a good collection. I'm in love with the black pant that has pearls on the sides ...

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KaraDanielle11 trendsetter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston Gender: femme Posts: 1,039	I don't usually like Balmain but I think I really like this. __________________ Bostonista

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elle_gb fashion insider Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Thailand Gender: homme Posts: 2,138	After seeing close up,the price must be extremely expensive. However, it's better to spend nearly 10,000 on embellishment dress instead of ripped shirt. Bravo

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