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Designers, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2012
Marc Jacobs took a brave move with the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer collection, ditching the LV monogram for the first time ever and instead focusing on the design houses’ 124 year old Damier check.
Set against a minimalist escalator filled back drop Jacobs showed off these check with French conceptual artist Daniel Buren’s distinctive stripes to channel a swinging 60s geometric extravaganza.
Bold checks rendered in acid brights, pale grey or stark black and white, appeared on slinky dresses, crop tops, and peddle-pusher trousers giving a nod to the Mary Quant era, while Beehive hair and eyeliner completed the look.
However, Jacobs didn’t rely on the tiny mini skirts and bold prints to gain him acclaim also ordering the most miniature sequins ever produced and adding them to the trademark check to really make it stand out.
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Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 4th, 2012
We’re buzzing about the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
And we mean that quite literally with Sarah Burton introducing a bee theme into next season’s RTW range.
The theme, which was also referenced by Karl Lagerfeld for the upcoming Chanel collection, was however more prevalent here with amber and gold hues giving a huge nod to the beehive.
Models marched down the catwalk in bustiers and cropped trousers all showing off a hive pattern, while jackets and intricately designed tops clinched at the waist channelled a Queen Bee status.
Beekeeper hats made out of netting continued the theme, while hooped, structured style Can-Can 80s dresses with reptile-like fabrics gave the humble bee more of a subtle nod.
With this collection its clear Burton was making her stand as the Queen Bee of PFW.
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Fashion News, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 2nd, 2012
Riccardo Tisci kept his designs for Givenchy’s SS 2013 collection, soft, simple and elegant.
Whites, blacks and pale blues formed the colour palate for the range, with ruffles and clean lines giving the collection a romantic look.
Fabrics were kept traditional with silk, satin, jacquard, taffeta and lace, forming the main part of collection and appearing on statement tuxedos teamed with apron tops layered underneath.
There was a mix of black pencil skirts, which Tisci teamed up with billowing organza tops, while tunics over skinny pants once again channelled the classic look.
A simple, yet stylish collection.
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Designer Fashions, Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 1st, 2012
There wasn’t really a theme as such for Dior’s SS 2013 collection with Raf Simons taking inspiration from, well, everywhere.
Simple, yet elegant long floral skirts, which gave a nod to the Edwardian era were followed by knee length or sometimes longer dresses covered in net or overlays, with side ruffles or sequins.
Then came the suits, which were more suited to a collection for Chanel or YSL.
And it also seems that any colour goes for next season- if you’re following Dior that is – with rust, orange, pink, red, grey tweed and stripes pink satin and black, hitting the catwalk.
While there were some cute creations, we think this collection shows Raf needs to find his niche at the fashion house for the next season if he wants to remain in his relatively new position.
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Tags: bags, Christian Dior, Dior, Paris Fashion Week, Raf Simons, review, SS 2013
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Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on September 28th, 2012
Balmain took its audience right back to the nineties with its Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
Oversized shoulder pads, black and white bold prints and high-waisted trousers were the stars of the range, while huge hooped earrings continued to channel the garish side of the era.
Alongside the main parts of the show there were leather skirts and crop tops, two trends that look to be making a huge appearance on the spring/summer 2013 rails.
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Gallery, News, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on September 27th, 2012
Belgian designer Dries Van Norten went all soft grunge on the Paris Fashion Week catwalk, offering a mash up structured garments and romantic fabrics.
Sheer plaids and soft florals poked through baggy trousers and strong shapes, while ruffles and layers bought a touch of the feminine look to the SS 2013 range.
Navy, black, lavender, pink and blue were the colours of the collection whilst checks and baggy shirts and grandad jumpers once again channelled the masculine theme.
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on March 9th, 2012
Louis Vuitton went right back to the 1800s for its AW 2012 collection emulating the wealth of those boarding the Orient Express.
Furs and jewels oozed off models who marched next to a steam locomotive set. Edwardian hats, long coats and ballgowns in metallic fabrics were key items.
The luxury theme continued with porters trailing behind carrying that iconic Louis Vuitton luggage, including statement vanity cases, boxes and small suitcases, which was what the brand is so well known for.
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Tags: AW 2012 Trends, fur coats, Hats, Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton bags, Louis Vuitton luggage, Orient express, Paris Fashion Week, winter hats
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designer pick of the week, Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on March 7th, 2012
Sarah Burton has become a household name since she designed Kate Middleton’s wedding frock, but with her AW 2012 collection for Alexander McQueen she showed she was a fashion force to be reckoned with.
Depicting the outlandish McQueen style, models clad in big fur creations, including puff short dresses and evening gowns, marched down the catwalk, while ruffles and pleats in skirts gave a nod to the the Elizabethan dinner party.
Mixing in today’s futuristic trend, these styles were teamed up with wide shield glasses, big structured belts and super high platform boots.
Further into the collection Burton added a more intricate feel with lace fabrics and feathers taking the main stage.
Tulle was also added to evening wear, although fur still made an appearance on cuffs and necklines.
Now to find a suitable event to show one of these off.
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Tags: "Kate Middleton", Alexander McQueen, AW 2012, catwalk, Paris Fashion Week, Sarah Burton
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Gallery, Paris Fashion Week, Trend Alert
By Andrea Petrou on March 6th, 2012
We heart Paris fashion week, which attracts some of the best designers in the industry. And Stella McCartney is just one.
For AW 2012 Stella gave a nod to the 80s power suit, with a girly twist.
Tailored skirt and trouser suits, were given a soft playful edge with bright pinks, blues and super short mini dresses thrown into the mix, while patterned high neck tunics with floral detailing, gave a nod to traditional Japanese fashion.
Materials were soft, again giving a lighter take on the business suit, while chiffons were draped cleverly around backs of tops to give an almost “angel wings” look.
A heavenly collection indeed.
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Tags: AW 2012, coloured jeans, Paris Fashion Week, power suits, Stella McCartney, tailoring, trends
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Designer Fashions, Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week, Trend Alert
By Andrea Petrou on March 5th, 2012
Hermes bought the Argentinian cowboy to Paris fashion week for its AW 2012 catwalk show.
Designer Christophe Lermaire kicked started the show with a modern update on the Gaucho look, bringing fringed capes, leather ponchos and billowing trousers to the catwalk.
In a nod to the equestrian trend, riding and cross over vests as well as leathers made an appearance, whilst bold 60s and 70s patterns smattered on trousers and blouses added a huge contrasting dimension to the collection.
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Tags: AW 2012 Trends, cowboy, fringing, Hermes, leather, Paris Fashion Week AW 2012, ponchos
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Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on February 29th, 2012
With the Oscars taking over our fashion and beauty brains the past few days, we almost forgot about another huge style event. And that’s of course Paris Fashion Week.
Opening its doors as London Fashion Week closed, we can’t wait to see what’s on offer and judging by the few shows we’ve seen we know we’re going to be in for a few treats.
First on our fashion radar is Fatima Lopes who sent her models down the aw 2012 catwalk in a nod to the 80s fetish scene.
Tight PVC and leather dresses formed the main part of the collection, whilst blazer dresses, jumpsuits and baggy harem pants added to the fierceness of this range. Colours were vibrant with reds being a key hue. It was however toned down through the use of creams, blacks and browns.
We heart.
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Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on October 7th, 2011
John Galliano Spring-Summer 2012
A model displays a creation by British designer Bill Gaytten for John Galliano Spring-Summer 2012 Ready-To-Wear collection show in Paris, France, on October 2, 2011.
What’s in a name… John Galliano may have fallen from grace in the fashion industry – first he was fired by Dior then his own-name house– so it goes without saying that we were curious about the John Galliano SS12 catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week.
At the reins of Dior and John Galliano is now the British designer Bill Gaytten, Galliano’s right hand man for 23 years, who sent models down the runway in Mary Poppins hats, flimsy see-though dresses (knickers on display anyone?), floppy corsages and mermaid plaits. Nothing much new there then, but a beautiful collection nonetheless.
Photos: Press Association
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Gallery, Models, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Modelling for Dior
Briquet-Gorassini-Gouhier-Guibbaud-Orban/ABACA/Press Association Images
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Tags: chanel, Dior, Lanvin, Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom, Paris Fashion Week, Stella McCartney, Viktor and Rolf
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Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
model wears a creation designed by German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection
Francois Mori/AP/Press Association Images
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Tags: chanel, Chanel handbags, FLorence and the Machines, Paris Fashion Week, Summer 2012 trends, underwater theme
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 4th, 2011
Alexa Chung attends the Stella McCartney Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2012 show
Briquet-Gorassini-Gouhier-Guibbaud-Orban/ABACA/Press Association Images
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Tags: "Lou Doillon", Alexa Chung, celebrities, Celine, Emily Blunt, Kylie Minogue, Paris Fashion Week, spring/summer 2012, Stella McCartney, YSL
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