Céline S/S 2012 Paris

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[Street_a_Licious]

those shoes are positively hideous

 

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[Thefrenchy]

Never thought I'd say that one day about Céline under Phoebe; but all this is falls completely flat.

 

[honeycombchild]

I quite like it all, the only thing I don't care for hugely are the huge belts, the proportions are a little too much for me.

The editors are loving it, most of them have said it's the best Celine collection yet.

 

[helmut.newton]

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[franki]

i was so looking forward to this but i just really can't like it!
the shoes are way too heavy, as are some of the first looks for a SS collection.
i don't mind some of the white shirts and other tops, but they are nothing new. and i really can't get on board with the low slung wide belts.

also, i dont know if its the styling or the collection itself but i feel like there were too many different ideas going on.
some of the tops just do not go with the pants that they are styled with.
eg looks 31 and 31. the tops could be from a completely different collection to the pants, and i don't find the clash to be done in a good way

 

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[helmut.newton]

The shoes remind me of Japanese geisha shoes. IN fact the entire collection looks very influenced by Japanese culture. The folds, the tucks, the silhouettes, the kimono-esque shapes / detailing. Is it just me?

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[disco54]

This felt VERY fall lol , some of it is nice and some of it is very sloppy especially towards the end . She is yet to top her Spring 2010 collection which was the best.

 

[disco54]

That being said there is a 40s and Japanese influence here . The origami cuts and pants , with the big platforms shoes especially conjure up a Japanese influence.

 

[GivenchyHomme]

I don't know why but I'm getting a strong Prada vibe from this.

 

[disco54]

^ Thats because of the 40s element in this hehe.

 

[Crying Diamonds]

I quite like it all, the only thing I don't care for hugely are the huge belts, the proportions are a little too much for me.

The editors are loving it, most of them have said it's the best Celine collection yet.

Honestly, who are the people that say these things? They talk such crap it's unbelievable. Last spring was the best Celine collection, it was truly beautiful. This is the worst collection Phoebe has done for Celine.
Where is the continuity in this collection? Why are there numerous coats with winter's trends? Why is there a random patchwork leather top harking back to the patchwork pre-fall?
Are the semi-sheer dress and trousers added to trick people into thinking this is a spring collection? Both Dior and Celine seem to think that because a jacket has a mildly shortened sleeve it is appropriate for scorching weather.
I cant imagine how much those jackets with the enormous sleeves wider than the cinched in waist will be copied for winter.
I am so disappointed with everyone this season that I am giving up hope for my favourites to come..

 

[honeycombchild]

Honestly, who are the people that say these things? They talk such crap it's unbelievable. Last spring was the best Celine collection, it was truly beautiful. This is the worst collection Phoebe has done for Celine.
Where is the continuity in this collection? Why are there numerous coats with winter's trends? Why is there a random patchwork leather top harking back to the patchwork pre-fall?
Are the semi-sheer dress and trousers added to trick people into thinking this is a spring collection? Both Dior and Celine seem to think that because a jacket has a mildly shortened sleeve it is appropriate for scorching weather.
I cant imagine how much those jackets with the enormous sleeves wider than the cinched in waist will be copied for winter.
I am so disappointed with everyone this season that I am giving up hope for my favourites to come..

Well it's all subjective really isn't it. They might well think you're talking unbelievable crap saying that?

 

[helmut.newton]

This felt like a new direction for Philo, but one that wasn't explored so well. This felt lazy both in execution and in thought process. A lot of those looks did not flatter, and will not flatter, the feminine form. This is something very strange for her, as she started off doing such great, chic daywear. What happened here?

A confused offering from Philo this season. Last season was ten times better and felt resolved. This collection on the other hand seems very disorganized and unresolved. I agree with Crying Diamonds; this is probably one of her worst collections (excluding Resort 2011 which was also positively awful).

 

[tatouejeremie]

phoebe philo obviously doesn't design to create great runway pictures, i've never been impressed with any show thus far.. but i'm always in awe when i see the celine stuff up close..