March 22, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Images via Elle.com]
Balmain
Considering how much Balmain’s Christophe Decarnin has worked the 70s era into the house’s collections, it’s no surprise that there was a Ziggy Stardust energy on the Fall 2011 runway. Bib-fronted tuxedo shirts, glittering jumpsuits with pencil-thin suspenders, and a girl-meets-the-man-who-fell-to-earth cut in his always incredible jackets. The volume on the rock n’ roll wasn’t as high this season, but that won’t stop Balmain die-hards like Rihanna from picking up a few pieces.
[Images via Elle.com]
Maison Martin Margiela
While the Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2011 collection may seem straight-forward, it certainly had its share of contrasts; dainty floral patterns amid matte leather, clean blocks of color that peel away to reveal an opposing layer, courtesy of lengthy vertical and horizontal zippers, jackets and dresses that moonlighted as coats. The textures were fascinating as well; patent leather was paired with knits, while another look matched fur with a simple sweatshirt. Like earthy caterpillars, the models seemed to be shedding a layer, ready to emerge as something else entirely.
[Images via Elle.com]
Jean Paul Gaultier
Sporting bouffant silver beehives, the parade of models on Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall 2011 runway looked more like chic librarians than his usual Dita Von Teese-infused woman. Yet the Von Teese inspiration was never too far away; amid the flowing tweeds, pinstripes, and buttoned-up print blouses were wrapped leather skirts, tightly-netted lace catsuits and tights, and fur. The overall aesthetic may not have been quite risqué, but there was still some sensuality simmering beneath those tight collars.
-Kaci Hamilton
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March 17, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
I’m embarrassed to admit how behind we got over here at FPD with the London, Milan, and Paris shows, as it took literally weeks to instill a normalcy again to our schedules after New York Fashion Week. Nonetheless, here are two of our favorite looks from the top collections of the season.
[All images via Elle.com]
Alexander McQueen- a collection inspired by an Ice Queen – just utterly beautiful. Love the mosaic bodice; made of actual glass pieces!
Balenciaga — never disappoints. This collection defines new shapes, and look at the floor paneling compared the the shoe lines and clothing silhouettes; it is a perfect cohesion!
Click here to see the rest of our fall 2011 runway favorites, with Emporio Armani, Chanel, Miu Miu, and more on the way!
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February 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com]
Yoana Baraschi
One of the things that is so great about Baraschi’s designs, and has made her so successful, is how easily her clothing translates from the runway into any woman’s wardrobe. For fall, the unifying theme amongst the variety of dresses was that they are all so wearable! Most prints offered a sassy point of view, such as a vibrant, pixelated floral dress, while another was adorned with an oversized martini.
[Images viaElle.com]
Luca Luca
The Luca Luca lady has, and always will be absolutely lovely, but it’s nice to see her experiment a bit more with color and silhouette this season, We’re loving the way the separates have been paired to show that one can look extremely pulled together, professional, and stylish, without nary a suit jacket in sight.
[Images via Elle.com]
Richard Chai Love
In an outerwear heavy collection, there was absolutely no pretension found in Chai’s fall 2011 outing, which showcased a mainly dark palette and a girl who is on the move and confident in her sartorial selections letting nothing get in her way to reach the top.
-Julia DiNardo
