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Balenciaga S/S 2009 Paris

I actually found the unwavering diligence of this collection refreshing. The vision is there, and it is executed with complete precision. Quite simply he didn’t shy away from it and explored it from start to finish.

I like that there isn’t an obvious sense of commercialization of the initial idea. Each piece can stand on its own yet will still work with the remainder of the collection. Nothing is too familiar or basic, and as a result you won’t be getting these pieces confused with any other designer. Which perhaps will strengthen the brand? It’s almost as effective as a logo I guess, to those who follow fashion.

It’s like the clutches, it wasn’t just one or two suggested throughout the collection, every single model had one. It reinforced the idea; the impact was hard to forget. I imagine women wanting to have a clutch over a bag when wearing something from this collection.

I understand and agree that many of the pieces when worn separately would sever the really clear effect that was created during the show, the play on light reflection. But I don’t see how they couldn’t be re-interpreted by a customer. At the end of the day the customer decides how they will wear the garment, what time, what with, which accessories, that all amount to a personal interpretation.

To me, I just admire the fact that for once it appears that a collection wasn’t out to please the bankers. It was about pushing an idea and testing the boundaries of what we think a dress or jacket should be etc. And after all that I still see some beautiful cutting, proportions, and fabrics that can be appreciated by everyone, and worn by everyone (well those with a sufficient income anyway!)
 
I don't like this collection at all. ss 08 and this are the worst he's done. first of all the idea and theme were repetitive in this collection, plus the pieces are too strong and almost unwearable. he should really get back to his fw 05/ss 06 look, wearable, even basic, but still interesting. I don't see how these clothes sell considering the economical situation.
 
Balenciaga is this great eclectic mix of glamour and high-fashion yet all doused with a touch of demure beauty.
 
If anybody knows about Haute Couture techniques, would you be able to tell us what this gentleman is saying about the construction of this Balenciaga dress? It's metallic print on horse hair crimp? What does that mean? [At 00:38]



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^^^ Thanks so much :flower:

I understand what crin is [tubular crinoline], but what I dont understand is the horse hair component? Are the tubes made from horse hair? If so, why? :unsure:
 
I think crin is just an abbreviation.. We don't use that word where I live :ermm: Not sure what you mean by tubes but the hair is what makes the fabric strong and hard
 
^^^ Oh I think I'm getting confused between another type of crinoline, called tubular crinoline, which was mentioned as being used in this show, but after doing some research I think it was a mistake on that bloggers behalf.

Thanks anyway!
 
No problem.. Are you sure it was this year? I kind of remember seeing something like that last spring.
 
There is an even more expensive, it costs €63.125 about US$80.200 according to Vogue UK​

The embroidery pearls fringes are amazing, I love the effect they have on the dress with the reflection of lights.

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Actually, it's £63,165. That's British Pounds, not Euros.
So it's actually about $105,000 in 2009.
 
I'm not sure what happened, but when I first saw this collection back in 08, it truly fascinated me, maybe because they added the menswear into the runway. Recently I have completely forgotten this collection, there's literally a gap between F/W 08 and F/W 09 when I think about it. A lot of those pieces in the show weren't as crazy, nor would I think as sellable as the pieces he has made recently are now. I'll still like Nicholas for Balenciaga regardless though, he's a daring and innovative designer.
 
^^Interesting statement, as I was literally thinking the other day about the past several Balenciaga collections, and I could remember Fall/Winter 2008, then Spring/Summer 2009 and then Spring/Summer 2010, but could not for the life of me recall Fall/Winter 2009.

I remember I really disliked Fall/Winter 2009 at first, but it grew on me quite a bit since then, but still...it was interesting that I couldn't recall it at all.
 
Hearing Björk's Hunter today made me think of this collection. Such a brilliant show, the details in these pieces are incredible.

Speaking of which, I believe the HQ photos haven't been posted.


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