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What shows really struck a chord with you? Which pieces did you like the best? Which bags are you dying to get on a waitlist for?
My favorite shows (in no particular order
Dries van Noten--He took the 20's/50's lavish luxury into a whole new direction. Beautiful jewel tones, layered fabrics, with just a touch of the Far East--but never in an obvious, heavy way (see: YSL Rive Gauche).
Balenciaga--I didn't think this would be a favorite of mine until I saw how lacking the rest of Parisian fashion week was. Moppy furs on a jacket interpreted the parka trend in a new way while the wedge boots and sliced-up coatdresses were something totally new. Like it or not, Nicolas is still a driving force in fashion and this show proved that he has no shortage of ideas.
Prada--Miuccia is a master and this collection showed us once again that she will always be ahead of the pack. While everyone is still trying to catch up to the trends inspired by her spring collection, she took those same ideas and elevated them with a futuristic edge. The soft furs and jeweled bags are so beautiful you might just cry.
Junya Watanabe--Junya, like Nicolas and Miuccia, took the romantic trend into a futuristic direction. No one wants to look like they're wearing a costume and Junya took sweet clothes to the streets for a clever mix.
John Galliano--After the Dior crapfest, I thought this would be equally disgusting. Much to my surprise, John took us on his typical world tour and delivered beautiful clothes while exploring ideas of volume and print. Unlike Dior, there were stunning creations lying beneath the lacquered, crinolined surface. This show had that "We are the world" sentimentality much like his beloved spring 2003 collection. So perfect for now.
Honorable mentions: Givenchy, Undercover, Vuitton, Helmut Lang, Chloe, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Comme des Garcons, Rochas, Raf Simons (men)
Sadly lacking: Fendi, Chanel, Viktor & Rolf, Versace, Gucci, YSL
Should be banished to hell: Dior, DSquared
My favorite shows (in no particular order
Dries van Noten--He took the 20's/50's lavish luxury into a whole new direction. Beautiful jewel tones, layered fabrics, with just a touch of the Far East--but never in an obvious, heavy way (see: YSL Rive Gauche).
Balenciaga--I didn't think this would be a favorite of mine until I saw how lacking the rest of Parisian fashion week was. Moppy furs on a jacket interpreted the parka trend in a new way while the wedge boots and sliced-up coatdresses were something totally new. Like it or not, Nicolas is still a driving force in fashion and this show proved that he has no shortage of ideas.
Prada--Miuccia is a master and this collection showed us once again that she will always be ahead of the pack. While everyone is still trying to catch up to the trends inspired by her spring collection, she took those same ideas and elevated them with a futuristic edge. The soft furs and jeweled bags are so beautiful you might just cry.
Junya Watanabe--Junya, like Nicolas and Miuccia, took the romantic trend into a futuristic direction. No one wants to look like they're wearing a costume and Junya took sweet clothes to the streets for a clever mix.
John Galliano--After the Dior crapfest, I thought this would be equally disgusting. Much to my surprise, John took us on his typical world tour and delivered beautiful clothes while exploring ideas of volume and print. Unlike Dior, there were stunning creations lying beneath the lacquered, crinolined surface. This show had that "We are the world" sentimentality much like his beloved spring 2003 collection. So perfect for now.
Honorable mentions: Givenchy, Undercover, Vuitton, Helmut Lang, Chloe, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Comme des Garcons, Rochas, Raf Simons (men)
Sadly lacking: Fendi, Chanel, Viktor & Rolf, Versace, Gucci, YSL
Should be banished to hell: Dior, DSquared
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