Lanvin x H&M Men’s
As if the mere notion of Alber Elbaz designing a fast-fashion collection wasn’t enough to tantalize the senses, having previewed the Lanvin men’s pieces–and tried a lot of it on–I can say without a doubt that the men’s wear is top notch. My favorite piece? The $249 double breasted topcoat. It feels rich, looks rich … Continue reading “Lanvin x H&M Men’s”
YSL Spring 2011
From the first outfit–a structured trenchcoat with black bow at the neck–you knew Stefano Pilati had delved into the silhouettes and inspirations of the late Yes Saint Laurent but toned it down by massaging the hemlines and tailoring. This was a truly chic Saint Laurent collection that tugged at the heartstrings of the late couturier’s … Continue reading “YSL Spring 2011”
Givenchy Spring 2011
Where Riccardo Tisci goes, leopard spots follow. For a decidedly tough-chic spring collection, Tisci, once again, harked back to his specialty: designing a wardrobe for women that verges on masculinity. This was a loud show. The clothes were unabashedly strong–from the strong shoulders and silhouette molded to the body to the metal hardware and intense … Continue reading “Givenchy Spring 2011”
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011
It was a rock ‘n’ roll adventure from look one, as Jean Paul Gaultier’s collection roared open with the pounding guitars of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts on the soundtrack and closed with a surprise appearance by Beth Ditto. Fitting, given his theme tribute to the “Queens of Rock,” and inspiration found in London in … Continue reading “Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011”
Lanvin Couture Spring 2011
Alber Elbaz is so delicious you just want to eat him up like a Ladurée macaroon, yet for spring he showed his tougher side, unleashing a collection that boldly reinterpreted the writhing coils of a snake in a series of bold-conscious sheaths that were simple, spare and straight to the point. Geoffrey Beene–Alber’s first mentor–would … Continue reading “Lanvin Couture Spring 2011”
Dior Spring 2011
Hi-ho sailor! Proving no destination is too remote, John Galliano’s entertaining Dior show embarked on a voyage in search of a South Sea island paradise. Or a South Pacific naval base (Karlie Kloss playfully saluted the photographers in her opening look). Spring was a mix of marine themes, from Marlon Brando’s “On the Waterfront” and … Continue reading “Dior Spring 2011”