Today was so ridiculously beautiful, the sun was shining so brightly! Sunnies, lipstick and heels on ready for the busy day ahead. After getting the coach at 10:30pm last night I got next to no sleep. Arriving at our hotel at about 7:30am, we were half dead and starving. We had to head back out after getting settled to collect more show tickets, it was great walking around because the weather was amazing.
Myself and Jemima arriving in Paris
Amaya Arzuaga
The show venue was ‘Cite de la mode et du Design’ – a gorgeous metal and glass structure open plan setting on the river bank – the reception had lots and lots of red wine by the designer, and we got a free bottle once seated which was a nice delight. Last season’s show was packed out in comparison and we were asked to move forward to front row. This season reminded me a little of Burberry Prorsums Spring 2010 RTW collection, with its similar use of colour palette and techiniques, however this collection was a long show with short hems.
Jemima, ready to be moved to front row!
The show began with a stiff sheer metallic blouse with a plunging neckline and concentric pleats, paired with a skirt made of angled strands metallic raffia. The plunging necklines continued, adding backless pieces and using an array of sheer, metallic pastels of the palest shades. The pale pastels were offset with contrasting black panelling and trim.
There were two main silhouettes on the run way – the first a tight skirted mini with structured pleats adding interest and the second was a gorgeous bucket shaped, tubular mini that hung away from the body, the models tucking their arms behind the wide silhouette. The soft colour palette kept the look feminine whilst the strong structure made it edgy, with the hint of mesh it gave the whole look a finished yet slightly sexy feel.
The sheer bucket dresses barely disguises tight swimwear, bodysuits mini jumpsuits also toting the concentric pleat. The swimwear/bodysuits were in white metallic jersey as well as one pastel pink sheer knitted suit. The use of pleats from the centre have an art deco feel creating a very precise yet intricate detail.
Pleats began to accentuate the form with deep plunging neck lines featuring structured pleated busts – shunning the current lowering hemlines this collections microminis were a breath of fresh air while retaining the sheer trends and the metallic silks.
One of my favourite looks was this simple playsuit, with the beautiful black rimmed neckline against the faded satin cream the contrast was perfect, combined the pleats the kinda of looked like a bow at the front, it had the perfect level of tailoring to keep this look chic and elegant.
The collection was incredibly consistent in its use of fabrics and style and the pleating, structuring and draping was beautifully executed.A very wearable collection for those who don't mind revealing a little to a lot of flesh yet still delightfully elegant.
Jemima and Sannita
Charlie Le Mindu to follow...
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