Balmain S/S 2012 Paris

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[Not Plain Jane]

The high waist on some pieces is a nice change from the usually extra low rise in these collections. Also the slouchy trousers feel different. But by and large, very Balmain-ish.

 

[ng19]

i am very disappointed....

 

[Crying Diamonds]

Aside from the power-shoulders, this feels a lot softer than Decarnin's Balmain, it could just be the styling but the Balmain woman now feels more relaxed; as if she genuinely doesn't give a damn, instead of trying not to give a damn.

 

[Ives927]

There is absolutely nothing different since Olivier took over. I know it's his first RTW collection, but I was expecting something different, not the same thing Christophe would have done.

 

[balmain1914]

I can use a half Balmain budget to make the same boring look.

 

[RedandNavy]

I think it's a nice, relaxed collection with very nice pieces. I actually like it more than I usually do. Cool and luxurious at the same time. I could even say I like Balmain (but their ridiculous overpricing makes it hard to like it).

 

[CommanderTMugler]

Who permitted that ugly light blue fabric on there?!

Over all it's pretty decent, I am more drawn to the detailed embroidered pieces as opposed to the ones with the print, I would say a solid B+.

It feels a bit more refined which I definitely love. The girls look great!

 

[CholoChic]

Wow! Anna De Lo Russo wardrobe!
I like it

 

[JuiceMajor]

surprisingly good...maybe he was the brain behind it all...plus i think he is way cheaper!!

 

[Zann]

I've never been a true follower of Balmain. Like during every fashion week I just pop my head in here and see what they show. But this collections seems more polished. I personally think that some of those pieces actually reflect those outrageous price points. Am I a fan? I am not sure. Those gold jackets are intriguing but I agree that this should have been a different step instead of doing the same thing

 

[strange gait]

still working the power shoulder, which i happen to love, but i think they love a bit too much

 

[chloesaab]

i like this collection, much more softer than previous collections still with a sexy edge
my fav looks :

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[KhaoticKharma]

I quite like it... I feel like this is what Balmain has always wanted to look like. Does it look like a Decarnin collection? Yes, but toned down a couple notches and with higher quality materials. Heck, it almost even looks like it might be worth that crazy heavy price tag for once!

 

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