It's a bittersweet moment, as fashion month is coming to an end. However, Paris is usually where the best of the best unveil their collections. Here are my favorite collections:
Elie Saab
I am not exaggerating when I say that I am OBSESSED with this man. He is quite possibly my favorite designer, so I turn into an annoying 12-year old girl when he shows a new collection. There is no other fashion house that creates evening wear like he does. The gowns turned heads as usual, in shades like hunter green and burgundy. Saab also created sharp suits and dramatic coats for the upcoming winter. The collection was sleek and modern, with few floral prints. The suede shoes varied from strappy sandals to pointy-toe boots. Fur accents, lacework, and sequins on some of the pieces were breathtaking. Some of the gowns also had an ombre effect to them, making them even more glamorous. Here are my favorite looks:
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| see the full collection here >> A look for every occasion…..Elie Saab never dissapoints. |
(photos: nymag.com)
Givenchy
Riccardo Tisci does not fail to dress women as powerful beings. He always manages to bring a masculine touch to his clothes. I would also consider him as one of my favorite designers. He creates beautiful statement pieces, especially when it comes to gowns. (Do you remember the Fall 2011 Haute Couture collection? LITERALLY A DREAM.) This collection was shown in a surprisingly intimate setting. Tisci usually takes the more theatrical approach when designing the runway. There were multiple short dresses at first, made of flowy fabric with subtle prints. Then the suits were shown, with bright geometrical accents. Leather jackets with fur trims and animal-inspired prints closed the show. Hair was simple, while makeup included sticking small red squares to models' temples. The modern look was finished with sheer gloves and strappy heels. Here are some of my favorite looks:
(photos: nymag.com)
John Galliano
Bill Gaytten showed us the more ladylike side of the Galliano brand with this latest collection. He drew inspiration from furniture designer Marc Newson. The garments were modern with a slight edge to them. There were a few pieces with sweetheart necklines, and several high-waisted pants. The prints were almost crocodile like, and velvet was used in almost every piece. The architectural feel was carried throughout the show, with the last few gowns having small copper detailing on them. Gaytten also created gloves, along with platform booties and coordinating socks. Minimal makeup was used, along with pin straight hairstyles. Here are my favorite looks:
(photos: nymag.com, Alessandro Lucioni/Imaxtree)
Alexander McQueen
The late Alexander McQueen was known for creating dramatic garments, each being beautifully constructed. Not many designers used the same textures and shapes as he did. I saw his exhibit Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Met a few years ago and it was like nothing I have ever seen before. He was not a designer, he was an artist. He did not just create clothes, he named his collections as if they were productions (which you would agree with after seeing some of his past shows). He liked to include extraordinary introductions in his shows, using fire and various elements of nature. Take a look at some of the INSANE intros from the past:
From the Fall 1998 Collection titled Joan of Arc.
From the Spring 2001 Collection titled Voss.
From the Fall 2006 Collection titled Widows of Culloden.
From the Spring 2010 Collection titled Plato's Atlantis (McQueen's last collection)
The latest collection was incredibly soft and dream-like. The models walked on a natural, grass-covered runway in feminine silhouettes. The garments were not heavily structured, which was surprising. The dresses were flowy and many of them included delicate lacework. The coats had wide bell-shaped sleeves and oversized hoods, with bows and ribbons as details. Walking on the uneven terrain was easy, due to the chunky cap-toe boots. Models had intricately braided hair-dos and bleached eyebrows. Here are some of my favorite looks:
(photos: nymag.com, Danielle Oberrauch/info@obyphoto.com)
That's a wrap! What were some of your favorite collections at PFW?
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| see the full collection here >> How chic is the hair + makeup for this show? |
John Galliano
Bill Gaytten showed us the more ladylike side of the Galliano brand with this latest collection. He drew inspiration from furniture designer Marc Newson. The garments were modern with a slight edge to them. There were a few pieces with sweetheart necklines, and several high-waisted pants. The prints were almost crocodile like, and velvet was used in almost every piece. The architectural feel was carried throughout the show, with the last few gowns having small copper detailing on them. Gaytten also created gloves, along with platform booties and coordinating socks. Minimal makeup was used, along with pin straight hairstyles. Here are my favorite looks:
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| see the full collection here >> Is it just me or is velvet everywhere this season? |
Alexander McQueen
The late Alexander McQueen was known for creating dramatic garments, each being beautifully constructed. Not many designers used the same textures and shapes as he did. I saw his exhibit Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Met a few years ago and it was like nothing I have ever seen before. He was not a designer, he was an artist. He did not just create clothes, he named his collections as if they were productions (which you would agree with after seeing some of his past shows). He liked to include extraordinary introductions in his shows, using fire and various elements of nature. Take a look at some of the INSANE intros from the past:
From the Fall 1998 Collection titled Joan of Arc.
From the Spring 2001 Collection titled Voss.
From the Fall 2006 Collection titled Widows of Culloden.
From the Spring 2010 Collection titled Plato's Atlantis (McQueen's last collection)
The latest collection was incredibly soft and dream-like. The models walked on a natural, grass-covered runway in feminine silhouettes. The garments were not heavily structured, which was surprising. The dresses were flowy and many of them included delicate lacework. The coats had wide bell-shaped sleeves and oversized hoods, with bows and ribbons as details. Walking on the uneven terrain was easy, due to the chunky cap-toe boots. Models had intricately braided hair-dos and bleached eyebrows. Here are some of my favorite looks:
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| see the full collection here >> Mcqueen would be so proud! |
That's a wrap! What were some of your favorite collections at PFW?
