Hussein Chalayan F/W 09.10 Paris

god!! hussein goes sexy!!

super cool!

This winter in Paris is Fantastic!!
 
god!! hussein goes sexy!!

super cool!

This winter in Paris is Fantastic!!

Hussein going sexy = IMO Awkward ewwww

I personally thought this season Paris is very average, saving 3 or 4 outstanding ones , the rest was just ok.
 
I don't like the cast-molded pieces.... Kind of disappointed so far.
 
Entire collection...
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Have to disagree about the wearability of Hussein Chalayan - I have a few pieces and they're not outrageous in any way. Most of his clothes are normal even the designer dresses - I'm dying to own one of his more tricked up creations (with animated parts or LED lights!) to wear to a club but his stuff are prohibitively expensive, thousands of pounds for a party dress? No way.

The collection is not as bad as I feared, but not very much better. The only intelligent garment I can find is that beautifully shaped cocoon coat. The rest are too...um, truncated.... Not like his usual laboriously put together collections - I used to marvel how he manages to stage such spectacular shows on such thin budget, but this time, the lack of resources show. A bit sad really, but I'll eagerly wait for his next collection. Hope he weathers the slowdown....:(
 
It doesn't seem like he was really into this one...
The shapes, the ideas... could've been from anyone...
It doesn't have Chalayan's signature sensibilities and integrity...
Even the pieces with intricate details fail to resonate...
 
No freaking, mind-blowing, amazing CLOSING?!

:(

He just keeps getting safer and safer.......
 
that's what i was thinking as well zazie. i've seen plenty of his pieces that i would deem functional. even some of his more experimental items.

now the collection,it's not that bad. it's definitely not as dynamic as we know he's capable but he's been paving this more commercially oriented path for a few seasons now so i dunno if i understand the surprise. i mean you take away the production of the 'show' you do actually get a collection like this.
 
hmmmm... i actually like a lot of those pieces. but what's with those hooker garter-boots?
 
that's what i was thinking as well zazie. i've seen plenty of his pieces that i would deem functional. even some of his more experimental items.

now the collection,it's not that bad. it's definitely not as dynamic as we know he's capable but he's been paving this more commercially oriented path for a few seasons now so i dunno if i understand the surprise. i mean you take away the production of the 'show' you do actually get a collection like this.

Scott, good point, and he must surely sell to survive.

I don't mind not having the bells and whistles, the "show" to wow the press, etc., but the pieces themselves are lacking this time, except for some glimpses of his genius in some jackets and intricately arranged dresses. There are so many commercial dresses out there at Balmain, Cavalli, etc..not sure if his efforts would be similarly appreciated.

It's not like him to take the easy route, even from his early days. I do hope it's more external issues that will go away, and not a difficult time for him internally. He is a very sensitive soul, a good one, but shy and introverted. More than most other designers, Chalayan's collections are often a reflection of his inner labyrinthian designer mind. So this collection makes me very uncomfortable, not just for the lacklustre efforts.

This is by no means a bad collection, it just isn't up to his meticulous standards.

The big brands will survive, I'm terrified this terrible financial meltdown will take its toll most on the younger, lesser known but talented designers, Chalayan,Theyskens, etc...:ninja:
 
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It doesn't seem like he was really into this one...
The shapes, the ideas... could've been from anyone...
It doesn't have Chalayan's signature sensibilities and integrity...
Even the pieces with intricate details fail to resonate...


Yes, exactly as I noticed. It's nonetheless a good enough collection, but it's lacking Chalayan's vision, his soul.

Ugh, I'm so very reluctant to hate on this collection, he's done so much in the past, much more than guys like Galliano or Lagerfeld, to define what it means to send out a collection. Mesmerizing us with the full impact of his inner vision on a fraction of the Dior/Chanel budget, showing what creativity and innovation really means, taking the meaning of Fashion seriously and giving it all. Eek, I'm feeling too sad.
 
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I hate the final looks, but the rest of the collection is quite beautiful. I love his color palette.
 

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