Lacoste Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

September 13, 2009 by  
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The models at Lacoste walked at a catwalk that looked like a boardwalk, the ones you’d find at a resorts in France, elevated above an ‘ocean’ of carpet. Simply, sporty chic was the allover theme of Christophe Lemaire’s collection. There were tennis references, but also a beachy aura of langor and leisure that went back to the pictures of Jacques-Henri Lartigue at the beginning of the 20-th century. There was nothing retro about the collection. Its smart focus on upgraded basics, rather than trends gave it panache.

Alexander Wang Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

September 13, 2009 by  
Filed under Featured Items, New York

Lacoste Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

September 13, 2009 by  
Filed under Featured Items, New York

New York Fashion Week Impressions #2

September 13, 2009 by  
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Dior Homme Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010

June 28, 2009 by  
Filed under Fashion, General, Menswear, Paris

Kris van Assche sent out a sensual, ultralight layered collection for Dior Homme. Tailored but very comfortable, with blazers als sheer as possible. There were also gym-influenced pieces like mesh tops under a sheer cardigan, or ultralight knits.

Paul Smith Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010

June 28, 2009 by  
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Paul Smith’s summer-collection has that old vintage vibe with a very toned down color palette – and that’s new for Smith. The show started with sober grey suits and evolved in a more sheen part and colors from pale pastels to purple, orange/red. To make it all more relaxed he paired the suits with espadrilles and pineapple-like prints. At the finale Paul Smith and his models were dancing down the catwalk to’ Thriller ‘. This was a happy end of an interesting fashion season.

Lanvin Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010

June 28, 2009 by  
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‘The best thing about fashion is the freedom to be’, says Albert Elbaz – creative director of Lanvin. And from this point of view the Lanvin-man can wear anything he wants, from sleeveless jackets, to shirts with a tine bow on a neckline or at the waist, kimono-cut shirts, high waisted khakis, puff sleeves or silk shorts. Lucas Ossendrijver did a wonderful job here, to mix the glamourous with the more adventurous.

Givenchy Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010

June 28, 2009 by  
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It was a little sad for Riccardo Tisci. The day he presented his menswear collection for Givenchy Michael Jackson’s death was all over the news. And Tisci just finished the costumes for Jackson’s new tour. The superstar found out about Tisci through the pieces of Givenchy’s womenswear he’d been wearing. The collaboration inspired the gold-star studded tunics and hoodies Tisci showed. But they did not make the collection, it was the mix of North African inspired, layered active wear. He used high tech fabrics and mosaic-like prints  and created his own version of a sports uniform.

Hermès Catwalk Fashion Show 2010

June 28, 2009 by  
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Hermès menswear designer Veronique Nichanian makes clothes not fashion, and that’s a relief. Because you can see she’s trying to design the best, flattering and desirable clothes in the world, without the stress of being on top of the trends. And because she is not pushing it, but feels what’s happening in the world, she presents clothes with just enough fashion. Sophisticated colors (taupe, slate, bronze, green), slightly cropped pants, more volume in jackets and knitwear, and beautifully made linen suits in black and bronze. Of course made in the best fabrics.

Ann Demeulemeester Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010

June 28, 2009 by  
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No layers at the Ann Demeulemeester-show, no poetry, no mixing of proportions. Her ss2010-collection looked simple, sensual and masculine – but very clean and distant as well – with sparkly twinsets, long silken coats, kimono-like coats and simple suits in black and white.

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