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Thursday, March 8, 2012

CHALAYAN F/W '12

Every year Chalayan pushes boundaries and although this collection was definitely cutting edge, Hussein Chalayan explained this year he had no theme, it was simply about the clothes.
Coming to the end of the fashion week season this is surprisingly refreshing to hear.
Let it be something we just absorb and enjoy, not try and rationalize every note of the music, and every image of the projection.
















Wednesday, March 7, 2012

CHANEL F/W '12

This is the ultimate dream crystal palace.
Aside from the amazing accessories which I will overload on images below, models rocked the three piece suit- tailored cropped pants with just the right amount of kick made the look seamlessly shift between skirt and pant.
The synonymous tweed showed flashings of bling, jeans showered fine lines of shimmer similar to real life geology finds. This theme ran, well seam deep!












BALMAIN F/W '12

One of the best embellished collection to come out of fashion week.
In my opinion Balmain is always one of the most inspiring brands to show and their pieces seem to translate very quickly to street style.
The pearled and cross stitch cameo sweatshirt and shift dresses had what appeared to be Eastern European references.
Clashed with box shoulder quilted leather jackets and flocked velvet flares, it was like no other.
This was a show that I immediately fell in love with. So different, but you can see how easily the trends can be worked into your wardrobe!

 

 

 

 

 

JIL SANDER F/W '12

Raf Simons last collection for Jil Sander was quite memorable in the world of fashion.
Although relatively 'young' in the world of creative directors, Simons definitely left a legacy and revolutionised the brand with tailored clean understated glamour.
The departure had sparked the rumour mills into action though.
Is Jil returning to the helm?


Saturday, March 3, 2012

MSGM Pre-Fall '12

This has got to be the perfect encapsulation of every trend going on right now?
An electric blue pant, orange tonal accents, print on print, sequin embellishment, fur collars and peplum cuts..... check, check and check!
What's even more impressive is this young label now has another completely wearable collection under it's belt.

Images via Vogue Italia

















BALENCIAGA F/W '12

PFW had Balenciaga showing exaggerated shouldered coats, angled silhouettes and even a bit of retro space cadet prints!



RAD BY RAD HOURANI F/W '12

http://vimeo.com/37191702


video and images via MDX 




The RAD collection- unisex, leather and olive palette.
If you are aware of his other collections you know he always starts with black and each season a new hue works its way through the runway.
The olive used this season is seems so soft in this typically androgynous style of his. All over it.
The video by MDX is a great summary of the runway.