Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 - Paris Fashion Week
"It’s always about elegance and beauty," Dries Van Noten said before the Spring 2012 show seen at Paris Fashion Week. And it was indeed an incredible demonstration of elegance and exquisiteness. The classy vibe of the Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 collection was amplified by the color palette which included black, navy, and white, but also magenta, green, and cinnamon. The Belgian designer managed to create an impressive line based on photos of seascapes, exotic forests and cities at night. London, New York, Beirut, Marseilles, and hotel Circu...
Balmain Spring 2012 - Paris Fashion Week
On April 26 2011, one of the world's most famous luxury labels, Balmain announced the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new designer after his predecessor, Christophe Decarnin, was dismissed after nearly six years as creative director. "It’s still superrich and superglamorous. It will be an evolution," Rousteing said in a preview, speaking about his first line for the legendary house. The 26-year-old designer continued the rock 'n' roll approach in his debut collection for spring 2012 showcased at Paris Fashion Week, but spicing things...
Nina Ricci Spring 2012 - Paris Fashion Week
After a few masculine touches at the beginning of the Paris Fashion Week, it seems that femininity is regaining terrain in collections of brands like Nina Ricci. As designer Peter Copping himself states, the latest designs in the spring 2012 collection are “Very chic, very French” and mentions the fact that he took inspiration from haute couture: “Sixties couture, if you like”. With the multitude of elegant feminine ensembles that enchanted the audience, it is obvious that the concept was well translated in the designs. If we are to talk abo...
Barbara Bui Spring 2012 - Paris Fashion Week
Minimalistic touches, bold colors, tribal prints and even exotic skin details are just some of the trends that the Barbara Bui brand is bringing to our attention in its spring 2012 collection presented during the Paris Fashion Week. With intuitive combos and a balanced approach when it comes to creating focal points without going over the top, the collection offers plenty of interesting style options that don't necessarily revolve around one or two key concepts that are differently represented throughout the collection. With lots of alluring...
Isabel Marant Spring 2012 - Paris Fashion Week
Isabel Marant, designer of casual, stylish, effortlessly chic looks, has showcased her spring 2012 collection at Paris Fashion Week. Featuring fun knits, patchworks and old faithful denim pieces, the new line addresses to adventurous girls who love to travel. "It’s very optimistic. A suitcase packed by a girl who travels all over the world. And she’s a bit crafty. She tie-dyes and patchworks, and cuts up her sweatshirts to knit with! It’s a sunny-day collection—for days like today," Isabel Marant said about her spring/summer 2012 fashion col...
Christian Dior Spring 2012 - Paris Fashion Week
Until John Galliano's successor will be named, it was Bill Gaytten's mission to create the Christian Dior spring 2012 collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week. The result? The Musée Rodin was invaded by ladylike, refined silhouettes and a dreamy, vintage glam vibe. Famous models Karolina Kurkova and Miranda Kerr walked down the runway and modeled for the legendary French house. It seems that Gaytten wanted to play it safe and reinterpreted some of the already familiar Dior designs like the round-shouldered, peplum New Look Bar jacket, the ...