Balmain S/S 2013 Paris

[elle_gb]

I just love this collection, something was new and old but so refreshing.

 

[XxpinktinksxX]

I kinda like the white dresses. I really don't like the shoulder pads though.

 

[rayoflight]

Very little to love here. Maybe the belts?
The rest is dated by 20-30 years and tacky. Disgusting knitted dresses, kinda remind me of what Givenchy had a couple years ago, but at Givenchy they did the look perfectly, here it just looks sloppy and tacky.
Wasn't a fan of Decarnin's last couple collections, but even those messes were superior to this by far.

 

[ohmyy]

beautiful! <3

 

[ToniOrtega]

My absolute favorite part of the whole collection were the impeccable details, seen on the nude-colored dress Magdalena was wearing and the multi-colored number Kasia was wearing. I don't know how they could have been constructed, but the finished product was nothing short of amazing! So Couture!

I do have to admit that some looks were too exaggerated to the point that it looked tacky. Although the current Balmain aesthetic is very rock and roll, I feel that it could have been interpreted in a very different and unique way.

I'm not totally disappointed with the collection, but I can't say I loved it.

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

How is possible?

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[ogepma]

I really hate the shoulder pads on some of the outfits! They are so literal 90's. I wish he was more innovative in working with them rather than making them look like an afterthought. I did like the shoulder pads on the jeans top and some of the jackets though. As for the details, they were very eye watering as usual. I also like some of the prints. I wish he would find a less predictable and more personal direction to take the brand in though. Right now, to me, it looks simply looks like a cleaner version of Decarin's work.

 

[nightclubbing]

It's Sue Ellen Crandell's debut collection for General Apparel West I don't know.. Shoulders aside some of this would be good as separates. I don't mind a retro vibe too much, love the detailing on most of the pieces.

 

[StoneSkipper]

My goodness, the detailing on those macramé dresses...

 

[blackkohl]

The detailing is truly beautiful, and I love the shoes, but those shoulder pads? Nooooooooo.

 

[SiFranz]

I don't think we're quite ready for those huge shoulder pads yet. I know this is where we're heading but it's just too early

 

[balmain1914]

Sick of bold shoulders!!!

 

[ChristyLeReveur]

I love the clothes except these shoulder pads clothing. Seriously, shoulder pads? Gross.
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[ad041715]

My favorite Parisian collection this season next to Balenciaga. The detail on some of these pieces is insane. And I for one love the exaggerated shoulders!

I love what he's bringing to Balmain.

 

[jemina]

I love dresses. Other pieces are nothing special.

 

[Razzer]

After further reflection, this has become one of my top 5 shows so far in Paris! I like how trashy and almost vulgar it is, but at the same time the details are so insanely sublime and I find it wonderful how you can see all the time that has gone into the craftsmanship of a dress. It's a great paradox if you ask me

 

[Fatalefashion]

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