Rochas Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear FW2014

For his Rochas debut collection designer Alessandro Dell’Acqua ensured he made a true statement. He presented a ultra feminine collection full of voluminous skirts, coats and dresses. Beside elegance the looks breathed luxury too, visible through the rich materials (velvets, jacquards, brocades) and embroidered details, which popped up everywhere. In a sober color palette ranging from baby blue and pastel pink to burgundy, petrol, navy and gold Dell’Acqua introduced fluffy winter coats (in fact two of them worn at the same time), tassled over the knee skirts, woolen fifties dresses, crystal encrusted bodices, embellished blouses, peplum tops, patent leather jackets and a finale of stirdy floor sweeping gowns. To make the oversize silhouettes even more powerful he added bright leather beaded gloves. Dell’Acqua sure had no trouble expressing himself and with so many statement pieces neither will the Rochas woman come fall.

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Missoni Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

Messy buns, black mascara from the night before and comfy, slightly sporty attires; Missoni’s girls were 100% in the relax mode on Sunday morning (and that is just how Sunday mornings should be). “A very feminine girl in men’s oversize outerwear”, was how Angela Missoni described her collection as she sent out loose cargo pants (with large side pockets), shiny waistcoats, sleeveless knitwear and body hugging tops, fur jackets and hoodies came in the liveliest of fall shades. The brand’s signature zigzag came in small and larger forms; displayed on and woven into woolen coats, knitted pencil skirts, different tweed variations, suit jackets and in XL size on a fur top. Designs had geometrically shaped, colorful appliqués too. Nothing to go crazy for right away, yet a typical Marni addition. Gloves, bags and hats gave everything an extra luxurious feeling. Laying in bed all day might be just about anyone’s favorite Sunday activity, perhaps a little lunch would be a good idea.. ‘Cause Those clothes need to be seen!

Prada Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

In the same spirit as the menswear show in January Miuccia Prada presented her f/w2014 womenswear collection on Thursday (okay..and a few menswear looks shown by a selection of male models). As an orchestra was playing and actress Barbara Sukowa was singing we were once again wowed by Prada’s girls. Natasha Poly (back on the runway since giving birth last year) opened the show in a black satin dress and bright red boots. Followed by girls in sheer dresses (feminine) with boxy coats (masculine) full of shear ling details and woolly edging. Things that, in Miuccia’s words, look either sophisticated or plain vulgar. The designer made lots of room for color; purple, red, mustard, gold and cognac in the mix with darker tones. They were used on bold seventies prints, inspired by the 1972 movie The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant. Skinny silk scarfs (which had a tie feeling), sandal-like shoes and chain shoulders bags were the collection’s accessories. Another refreshing collection from Miuccia’s hand. Let’s hope she will have enough time left to keep designing in the future, now that she’s also the company’s Co-CEO.

Costume National Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

Apart from an all red look and a selection of full on purple ensembles Costume National told a true monochrome story today. Fresh faced models (hardly any make-up, hair undone; the kind of streetstyle coolness we know from most French editors) worked the modern, cool f/w2014 collection, which formed the ultimate mix of menswear inspired creations (pinstripes, boxy fits, large collars and suits) and elegant feminine designs (sexy dresses, sheer blouses and lots of (faux?) fur. Like the first crispy white look with a pair of loose fitting pants, brogue shoes and a winter proof fur waistcoat, worn carelessly, hands in the pockets. Followed by a more sexy attire, short dress, bare legs, high heels. A few navy & black designs were less impressive, but other than that, f/w 2014 just felt right. The CN woman is not trying to hard to fit in. She’s not desperate to look sexy or desirable. And she doesn’t dress the way she dresses for anyone else but herself. That’s why the CN woman, or girl if you will, is so damn hot. Yes, especially in that tux-inspired black suit at the end.

Ratna Ho Catwalk Fashion Show FW14

The all women band Krach playing in the right corner of the Transformatorhuis set the mood for the show. Then diverse models – some a little older than others, others a little more voluptuous – showed Ratna Ho’s f/w collection. A mix of straight silhouettes with ruffled, curly accents, sheer fabrics with thick, structured linings and robe detailing. Sheer black dresses were given a tropical colorful touch by those details. Dresses that would have looked common otherwise, yet now appeared luxurious and original, exclusive yet wearable and, not to mention, a little sexy. The transparent bags had the same detailing as the dresses and the surprising mix of straight and curly was even translated into the models’ hairdos. Ratna’s humor was definitely visible in the collection, but that doesn’t mean those clothes aren’t suitable for doing some serious business…

Balmain Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear SS2014

Checks, strong shoulders and models walking in a powerful pace; Olivier Rousteing’s spring collection was recognizable as Balmain from a mile distance. The designer once again had been soft viagra looking back for inspiration; his creations with large golden buttons, necklaces and belts had an obvious nineties feel to them. Yet this time around Rousteing turned those nostalgic influences into modern wearability by giving ultimate streetwear pieces like bomber jackets, overalls and skater dresses a chic upgrade. Of course he still put a lot of detail and hours (and hours) of work in those designs, but he managed to give them a kind of coolness. The coolness that will make A-listers want to throw on one of those hounds tooth jackets when going out for lunch or make an original (and probably best dressed) appearance on the red carpet in those pink pastel pleated pants and lace top. Balmain SS2014 will be the ultimate mix of casual and chic, now what girl isn’t in for that?

Missoni Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear SS2014

Earth, air, fire and water were the four basic ingredients of the Missoni show on Sunday, which came together in Angela Missoni’s vivid collection. Prints of waves smashing on rocks, abstract birds, mountains and multiple variations of wavy patterns were used on what seemed to be travel inspired clothing. Like asymmetric sarong-styles, caftan-shapes and sari-silhouettes in vibrant shades of blue, turquoise, pink, orange and fuchsia, followed by a series of designs in black and white. No doubt these looks will work perfectly in any holiday destination, but for the normal everyday city life it maybe all appeared buy viagra without prescription a little too bold and experimental. Especially since subtler prints and softer shades always work so well for the brand. The final selection of monochrome looks, which had the Italian fashion house’s brand name printed all over them, might just be picked up, however. As brand names may be clearly visible again and ‘logomania’ might even become bigger next year.

Blumarine Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear SS2014

Lots to love for the Blumarine girl next summer. Like always she will look feminine and playful, but in 2014 she will be extra seductive too. Anna Molinari put a lot viagra cheap of focus on the chest, or breasts as you will. She created strapless parts inside her sheer dresses and sent out a lot of fully transparent designs with small embroidered flowers all over. So a lot of boobs and cleavage was on display, giving the models an extra daring look. In the case of a floor sweeping sheer dress with metallic embroidered beads it even appeared as if the model was wearing nothing underneath at all. Quite raunchy indeed, but we have a feeling the Blumarine girl might be into it. Just as she will embrace the animal prints, the silk pencil skirts, the leather pants, the tuxedo jackets and even that sheer yellow (over the) top with the fur lining. Let’s hope for a lot of hot summer cocktail get togethers, so she can make acte de presence in one of these statement party looks.

 

Costume National Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear SS2014

After being born in Milan in 1986 and raised in Paris Costume National this week returned to it’s roots after 23 years. Back home where the brand’s Italian tailoring can fully revive again. Held in a ‘under construction’ building in Italy’s fashion capital the theme was clear. For spring designer Ennio Capase viagra cialis online focused on deconstruction, calling his collection De-Construct-Re-Construct. “I constructed this collection by freely assembling and reassembling patterns to give each piece a sense of ease”, Capase stated in his show notes. That translated to sharply tailored, minimalistic creations, mostly monochrome, but with a hint of neon, metallic, beige and blue. Models appeared powerful and modern in the asymmetrical dresses, skirts, jackets and tops. Sleeves jackets were left open to reveal the middle part of the models’ chest, sheer tops revealed boobs and bellies and skirts were given a super high slit. Yet even with all this ‘nudity’ the collection remained modest and chic. Probably thanks to some of that Parisian heritage..

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McQueen Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear FW2013

Held at the OTT Opéra Comique, Sarah Burton closed the fall fashion season with a collection of just ten pieces. Divided into five themes (communion, nuns, cardinals, popes, and angels) the designer, who just gave birth to twins, presented two dress variations for every theme. “From communion gowns to cardinals”, read the show notes, as we tried to take in every single detail of the ten extravagant, angelic appearances full of various religious iconography. It might have been just ten looks, with models covered head (literally, since all girls sported heavy decorated masks) to toe in handcrafted, pearl encrusted lace ensembles, Sarah must have had her hands full. And why would you show so much more of the same thing, when you can perfectly convey your message with just a small selection. A smart fashion lesson to learn, right at the end of this Paris Fashion Week.

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