Balenciaga S/S 2007 : Coco Rocha by David Sims

[fullfrontal]

Very nicely put Visconti.

 

[BerlinRocks]

I like this quite a bit. It was frustrating reading through the other posts a moment ago because a lot of what I wanted to say about the Roeg-ish contrast has already been said. I think it may go beyond the simple "android lands in suburbia" thing. If someone were to wear full outfits (or even single pieces) from this collection anywhere outside of the world's poshest locales, they'll be as at odds with their surroundings as this model is. For those of us who try to wear unique stuff outside of NYC/Paris/London/Tokyo etc. (and even those who do live in these fashion capitals) this is an accurate (if stylized) representation of how it can feel to be yourself in an environment that may not be hostile, but is certainly not completely accepting.

(...)This ad is much more effective because, as someone (it won't let me read back far enough on this reply page to see who) mentioned, putting these clothes in a cold, futuristic, sci-fi environment is obvious and easy. So is cramming 2 pages with a bunch of models.

(...)

never thought about that! very good point, Visconti!!!!! eventhough I always wonder how this collection will look onto the streets... and would love to see girls wearing this collection. so you're answering my wonders. it's good point!! very good point! have you ever thought of fashion journalism?

i could see the ad different, now. (but Coco is still freaky to me!)

 

[granny]

it looks like it comes from a movie I think I kinda like it its kinda funny

 

[reese06]

I like the ad even though I'm not a fan of Coco, she does it justice. And are her legs really that skinny?

 

[Owen Bruce]

^ yup.

 

[mint condish]

I have to admit it's kind of cool, but Coco, while I have nothing against her, is just unattractive here.

I'd love to see more Bale. ads. Is it only going to be Coco this season?

 

[visconti]

never thought about that! very good point, Visconti!!!!! eventhough I always wonder how this collection will look onto the streets... and would love to see girls wearing this collection. so you're answering my wonders. it's good point!! very good point! have you ever thought of fashion journalism?

i could see the ad different, now. (but Coco is still freaky to me!)

Thanks! I've considered writing up things for a blog, but never quite get around to it. Maybe one day. It'd defiintely be more "me" than tedious legal work.

 

[arlekindearrabal]

great ad

 

[Sweet rus]

very-vey-boring ad, nothing catches attention in my opinion at least

 

[eyeswideopen]

i love Balenciaga but that ad sucks and so does coco rocha its the worst. anyone could have taken that picture.

 

[seanutbutter]

anyone could have taken that picture.

Yes, but it wouldn't have turned out as high-quality as the ad

 

[gr77]

i think it's quite ugly

 

[make_me_whole]

it doesnt look that great.but coco rocha grows on me!

 

[j´adore dior]

what was the concept of this advertising?, coco crushing her ufo at an unpopulated villa?

 

[miwa]

^Tanya would been perfect.

yes she would I just wish Coco closed her mouth...

 

[satin chic]

Reminds me of a poster for Van Helsing or something along those lines...

 

[jennifer~]

I also agree with your comment!, I LOVE this!!.
it's one of my favorite Balenciaga ads in a very long time, it's so quiet and eerie in a futuristic way that's not really predictable.. very modern IMO.
It definitely surpassed my expectations.. considering the show was so awful...

I'm with you; this is one of my favorite campaigns in seasons, coming from another who didn't like the show that well. Seeing the clothes in this context actually makes me appreciate them for the first time. I guess I needed a background story to fill where the clothes didn't speak to me on their own...

 

[breathe.couture]

I love it, look how much talk it's generated - negative or positive, you still remember it, which it what advertisement is all about.

I really can't wait to see more, Coco is amazing !

 

[kuba01]

Balenciaga updated their website ! But at the moment there is only one picture


balenciaga

 

[nat_attak]

i can't say i hate this ad but it's definitely not my favorite. i guess i get the concept but the picture doesn't do it for me. i would love to see more ads.