Balmain F/W 10.11 Paris

[retailqueen]

yes Balmain is for super rich flashy Russian girls. they are the only ones who can afford it anyway and aren't looking for classics.

 

[Tentacl Ventricl]

SS10 Balmain was not tacky. Sexy and edgy perfectly balanced; right on the money for a rocked out, glam, clubby aesthetic; and executed with finesse.

But this season. OMG. The taste levels are totally gone. Tacky now, yes.

Decarnin fell right off his perch with a big thud. One of the biggest disappointments ever.

 

[Faye Parfait]

I liked Jac's look, both of Freja's looks, Magdalena's short gold dress and Kasia's second outfit... but that's about it.

 

[peachyfashion]

Honestly, not too keen on this line. It's a bit too complicated vampy for me. The black and gold mini dress is just about the only thing I like...

 

[Leeroi]

I wonder how much they're going to charge for those pant suits....

Anyways, it's like Decarnin just took the same silhouette from all the past seasons and just put different prints on them. Some of those mini dresses are almost carbon copies of other mini dresses he has made.

 

[gomtik]

Loving the patterned, almost upholstery-looking jackets! Other than that, nothing innovative, new.

 

[Blanche DuBois]

I love it
i think it's fun, fashion
he delivers the clothes his customers buys, so whats the big deal?

if it aint broke...

 

[Crimson C.C]

balmain go away!

 

[ForChicSake]

zzzzzzzzz

 

[Squizree]

lol Im such a sucker for Balmain, no matter how repetitive and tacky it is, I just can NOT find the guts to hate it. The only problem with Balmain is that only Carine R. looks good in it. ONLY her.

 

[reese06]

He's done this collection so many times that it's not even fun anymore. Every other designer has done a "Balmain" collection and moved on. It's time that he moved on also. This is no longer just showcasing his point of view, it's literally just changing the fabric/beading on a dress each season and he's capable of more than that.

 

[thesydneygirl]

i am really adoring this collection.
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[KKnardi]

it's wearable at least...

 

[Flandres]

i have to say i'm EXTREMELY disappointed, it's already boring enough last season, but this season..i HATE the color choice.

 

[mikeijames]

i hear a lot of whining already about this collection and almost none of it substantive. decarnin will stop using the eighties' shoulder when chanel stops making boucle jackets, michael kors stops cutting sheaths, and prada stops producing nylon handbags. it's just not going to happen. it's a signature of his work at the house. get over it.

decarnin has surely answered his critics with this collection. no more will we find ourselves bemoaning the price tag of the balmain piece that looks like it's been destroyed or distressed or vintage or any of that. these clothes look rich which probably means their price tag will go from out of this world to out of this galaxy. but it's truly refreshing that we have a designer so marching to the beat of his own drummer that he sends out a collection of baroque when everyone else has just caught up to him on militaria.

also, anyone who's been in a VIP room when a celebrity -- and her entourage -- enters the room understands what the sort of spellbinding allure this type of girl seeks. these pieces will announce themselves when they enter a room and in a season where every big house has put together their signature look, he's given us a total look that will cause a riot.

 

[Alexis1983]

Sexy, love it.
I dont care if its nothing new...I feel like I can always count on Balmain not to dissapoint..even if its always the same style..at least its always sexy

 

[VogueParisLover]

After my first look through, I was quite disappointed. But now, after my second look through, I love everything! Thanks for the HQ images Chanelcouture09.

 

[ScarlettLover]

Typical Balmain, but I like it a lot. I always do. lol

 

[disco54]

i hear a lot of whining already about this collection and almost none of it substantive. decarnin will stop using the eighties' shoulder when chanel stops making boucle jackets, michael kors stops cutting sheaths, and prada stops producing nylon handbags. it's just not going to happen. it's a signature of his work at the house. get over it.

decarnin has surely answered his critics with this collection. no more will we find ourselves bemoaning the price tag of the balmain piece that looks like it's been destroyed or distressed or vintage or any of that. these clothes look rich which probably means their price tag will go from out of this world to out of this galaxy. but it's truly refreshing that we have a designer so marching to the beat of his own drummer that he sends out a collection of baroque when everyone else has just caught up to him on militaria.

also, anyone who's been in a VIP room when a celebrity -- and her entourage -- enters the room understands what the sort of spellbinding allure this type of girl seeks. these pieces will announce themselves when they enter a room and in a season where every big house has put together their signature look, he's given us a total look that will cause a riot.

Excellent point, while most TFsers hate this , the collection has gotten really good reviews. Your right the shoulders are part of the Balmain aesthetic.

 

[Leeroi]

I think there's a clear difference between a signature look and using it as a template to produce a different collection season to season as oppose to literally taking the same dress and just beading it differently; making it seem like its just an extension of the past season.

Everyone knows Balmain and its price tag; so I wouldn't be surprised if everyone looks at a woman wearing it in a party and gets all the looks. I highly doubt people will say "oh she looks beautiful". They're probably thinking "wow look at that Balmain".

And good reviews for Balmain are like good reviews for Chanel and Dior. Its expected and almost always not really how the journalist feels. How many times have editors been banned from shows because of unfavorable reviews? I'm pretty sure no one will upfront say how hideous collections are that are produced by a current fashion giant.

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Although, I can't lie, the fur usage and some of those pants are amazing.