Pleating, draping, and complicated folding - her trademarks - were the highlights of Sophia Kokosalaki's runway. There were lots of satin minidresses with elaborate details done in black, silver, and rust; for day, sleek black pantsuits and tops paired with...
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Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Short, Shiny, and Sweet at Sophia Kokosalaki. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseParis Fashion Week ‘07. An Officer and a Gentleman at Givenchy . Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseRiccardo Tisci lightened up his trademark gothic vibe with this military-inspired yet still ultra-feminine collection. Sharp tailoring and blingy gold studs were offset by dreamy chiffon gowns for a refined, elegant show. Some of the standout pieces were the perfectly...
Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Power-Dressing is Back at Karl Lagerfeld. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseEdgy, sleek, and a little bit tough. Karl Lagerfeld's fall collection had a masculine vibe that harkened back to the days of eighties power dressing, but done in a much softer manner. There was lots of black and other dark...
Muted but still rich colors, masterful draping, and the judicious use of prints and metallics were the focus of the Dries Van Noten runway. These pared down separates and casual dresses were right on trend but not overdone; they would...
Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Highland Fling at Jean Paul Gaultier. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseWhen the first model steps on to the runway and begins to dance a jig, you know it's not going to be a typical show. But since when is Jean Paul Gaultier typical? Feathered headresses and crocheted masks belied the...
Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Quintessential Anne at Demeulemeester. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseThis collection was classic Demeulemeester; it was darkly romantic, mostly black, with a definite gothic vibe, but there was something new in the air. The softer volume and lighter palette (there was plenty of icy white to temper the black)...
Paris Fashion Week Fall ‘07. Anarchy on the Paris Runway: Vivienne Westwood. Second City Style Fashion Blog
by , Leave ResponseOK, so the mother of punk isn't shocking anymore. In fact, she seems rather tame in comparison to other shows this season and frankly I'm immune. Vivienne Westwood still drapes, swirls, twists and snaps fabrics with opposed patterns and material,...
Once again, John Galliano presented us with a collection of so-glamorous-it-hurts ensembles. The candy-colored, heavily embroidered gowns, complicated hats, and high strappy platforms were quintessential Galliano for Dior. There was lots of fur, plenty of satin, and even a few...
Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Fashionable Nomads at Balenciaga. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseThis season was a bit of a departure for Nicolas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga. Instead of the usual sculptural plays on form and volume, this collection consisted of layered pieces with a tribal feel - there was a definite Mongolian and...
Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Bruno Piters Serves Up Chow Mein. Second City Style Fashion Blog
by , Leave ResponseTina Chow Truth be told I had no idea who Bruno Pieters was until I saw this collection. I had to find out. Thank God for Google. Belgian-born Bruno Pieters (29), graduated from the Royal Academy of Antwerp with honors...
Paris Fashion Week ‘07. Viktor & Rolf Are Cruel To Models. Second City Style Fashion Blog
by , Leave ResponseForget weight issues, this season is about model abuse! Viktor Rolf, still obviously pissed about their line at HM) took out their frustrations on the models by making them carry steel rigged structures on their backs in Dutch clogs yet!...
Milan Fashion Week ‘07. Blumarine is Pretty Elegant. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseLadylike but still sexy was my first thought after viewing the Fall 2007 Blumarine collection. Lots of satin, leopard prints, and perfect little black dresses were all on the menu, and many of the shapes were right on trend. Wide...
Milan Fashion Week ‘07. Missoni Breathes New Life Into Old Prints. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseThe fall 2007 Missoni collection was all about the prints, which is business as usual for a label that was built on it's trademark colorful zigzag prints. However, there were also some interesting solid pieces and colorblock dresses done in...
Milan Fashion Week ‘07. A Little Bit of Everything at Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Second City Style Fashion Blog.
by , Leave ResponseMost of the major trends for next fall were represented at Alessandro Dell'Acqua - but that wasn't really a good thing - the metallics, chunky ankle boots and Mary Janes, bell sleeves, oversized collars, neoprene puffer jackets, Herve Leger-style bandages,...
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