Giambattista Valli Spring 2011
Body conscious but with a twist, Giambattista Valli continued his use of round shoulders coupled with a 1960s silhouette we first saw for spring, but advanced it with a hint of the futuristic. This being Valli, oversized frothy gowns were expected, but there was none of that. Instead, he delivered a sharp collection of stiff … Continue reading “Giambattista Valli Spring 2011”
Stella McCartney Spring 2011
I’m sorry to say it, but sensible shoes are in for spring. Stella McCartney continued that notion with her spring show, sending her models out in shoes with dark brown ankle straps, gold bridle detailing and low to medium rise block heels covered in either natural cork, raffia or wicker. As a whole they reinforced … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Spring 2011”
Stella McCartney Spring 2011
Confidently masculine tailored silhouettes in fresh pastels summed up Stella McCartney’s spring show. The color palette of rose, pistachio, fresh bergamot, lavender, wild blue and yellow sorbet appeared beautifully in woven linen garments that included straight-cut jackets with cigarette sleeves and buttoned-up polos paired with flat-fronted, high-waisted cropped trousers. But this is Stella, so naturally … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Spring 2011”
Stella McCartney Bags Spring 2011
Old-school and old-fashioned. That was my first instinct when I spotted Stella McCartney’s spring collection bags. Offered in both clutch and satchel-inspired bag shapes, the interlocking wicker weave is very granny pants, dontcha think? Stella was clearly going for a vintage look and feel with these bags, but I couldn’t help but recall those wicker … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Bags Spring 2011”
Chrome Hearts x Rick Owens
Seeing as how the Parisian designers are wholeheartedly embracing the punk rock factor for spring, it seemed only natural that the jewelry house for the rock ‘n’ roll elite would collaborate with the king of all things glam goth. Presenting the Chrome Hearts for Rick Owens jewelry collection. This isn’t any ordinary pairing, however; in … Continue reading “Chrome Hearts x Rick Owens”
John Galliano Spring 2011
Always a showman and never one-upped, John Galliano presented another breathtaking namesake collection that literally had some guests tearing up. Each outfit in the show was one-of-a-kind, representing an artwork by painters like Jean Cocteau, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Chaim Soutine and Marc Chagall–all of whom were cajoled by the aspiring French actress Mari Lani … Continue reading “John Galliano Spring 2011”