Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2008

[xPedro]

PARIS — Nicolas Ghesquière always starts with a nod to Balenciaga's roots, but then takes them in a diverse direction. For pre-fall, he continues spring's play on structure, yet now gives it an ultrasporty edge. To wit: this tailored look with added volume in the back.

wwd

 

[oomarhatelier]

As always, love the structures and volumes, hope to see some more

 

[kimair]

more pics...wwd

 

[Spike413]

Those few looks leave my slightly...empty.

The only thing that's at all interesting looking is the watered down black version of the spring runway top/skinny pant looks that closed the show.

 

[the-smiths]

Balenciaga has become so trite...

 

[thejarc]

I expected more...
the only thing I like is the black-white dress

 

[miwa]

I love that black and white dress on post #3.. other than that it's nothing special..

 

[reese06]

It's ok. Looks kind of like Chanel to me.

 

[BerlinRocks]

he continues spring's play on structure

my couture eyes are not amazing... but....
currently, the only ss08 silhouette i'm seeing is the look #3 in post #3...
i like the first look in same post... and the first look's coat (in #1)
the look #2 is very elegant, but i'm not seeing the balenciaga roots... maybe an image archive could help me... i think this is the styling that gives it all to this look.... for instance the white top work on shoulders and back look like a stylist's tip...

the last look's jacket is yes indeed very Chanel...
but it's very dated, too... nothing striking...

is there more????
(still nothing on style.com)

 

[Amywilliams]

I really want to see more, but i agree, definitely nothing wow yet.

 

[StellaMare]

This is a perfect example of why pre-Fall collections should be skipped..

 

[chessmess]

my couture eyes are not amazing... but....
currently, the only ss08 silhouette i'm seeing is the look #3 in post #3...
i like the first look in same post... and the first look's coat (in #1)
the look #2 is very elegant, but i'm not seeing the balenciaga roots... maybe an image archive could help me... i think this is the styling that gives it all to this look.... for instance the white top work on shoulders and back look like a stylist's tip...

the last look's jacket is yes indeed very Chanel...
but it's very dated, too... nothing striking...

is there more????
(still nothing on style.com)

look 1 & 2 seem very similar to ss 08 in my opinion....
the shapes seem almost identical

 

[Casualuxury]

The coat of look one is basically the same shape as SS08, as well as the shoulders of look 2 and the sleeve construction of look 4. To me Ghesquiere usually uses the pre-fall and resort collections as a runoff of the previous seasons ideas he had tucked away that weren't concise. From what I am seeing I'm guessing this is a slight indication of the FW collection. I'm expecting lots of tweeds, a bit of the "london" influence a lot of designers are using for pre-fall, the same old Balenciaga geometry and hearty detailing (big buttons, wide flat-felt seams, cocksure color blocking) but with a bit of a twist. HOPEFULLY he will surprise all of us by pulling something out that has no relavance what so ever. Either he'll start anew, or as the-smits says continue the downward spiral into triteness.

Also I would like to note this will correspond with his men's collection as pre-fall and resort always do.

 

[Crakk]

I just don't know what to say, I really do like what I am seeing, especially the first look.

 

[xPedro]

Oh I like this collection @@

 

[mackos]

comparing to spring 08 everything is WOW I really want to see more, looks at least interesting!

 

[ilaughead]

So far, I'm in love. It's not all very new, but after his last collection, he needed to design something easier for clients to combine with other clothes. I particularly like the boots in the first two looks, the coat in the first look, and the chanel jacket.

 

[happyguy]

everything is gorgeous!!! especially the coat in the first look!!! so so so gorgeous!!!

 

[A la mode]

I really like this Sure its nothing amazingly innovative compared to other Balenciaga seasons but I still love it!!!!

 

[ptowngal]

I love the 3rd look! But I'm not to sure about the others.