Stella McCartney Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

What better way to start off your SS2017 collection presentation than with a dance off? Stella McCartney did just that and let her models whoop, holler and shimmy all over her runway. Refreshing and the ultimate proof that McCartney’s clothes are made to actually move in. Roomy pants, crispy oversized shirts and loose printed T-shirts. Continuing some Milan Fashion week trends the belt bag and raincoat/parka added to McCartney’s focus on practical fashion. Outer space sunglasses, chunky earrings and a handful of necklaces kept the fresh faced models cool. Blankets tossed around their shoulders. And though everything seemed super comfy and wearable, those heels – Stella McCartney paired with a chic all black ensemble – appeared rather wobbly. Yet she did do an excellent dressing job with her husband Alasdhair Willis, who was rocking a slick double-breasted jacket and trousers from her upcoming menswear collection while sitting front row.

Alexander McQueen Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Dutchie Jessie Bloemendaal led the model parade at Alexander McQueen this morning. All girls had their hair slit back as if their heads were shaved. Statement chokers and chunky earpieces accompanied their rather folkloric looks. Creations inspired by a trip to the Shetland Isles, which Sarah Burton and her designteam made earlier this year. The wildlife they witnessed there led to light weighted dresses (ruffled all over, with mutton sleeves and lace details) matched with leather belts and bodices. Look 10, a colourful knitted patchwork ensemble , looked particularly folkloric and was followed up by a series of McQueen’s signature tartan attires. A handful of suits as a contrast to the heavily embroidered flower dresses that were added later on in the collection. The finale of beautifully crafted (including wildlife embroideries), floor sweeping and most delicate dresses looked breathtaking and must have kept Sarah and her team occupied all some. While most of us hardly come up with a photo album of a recent trip Sarah turns her memories into dream dresses. What a way to elaborate on your latest trip.

Givenchy Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

The Jardin des Plantes formed as Givenchy backdrop today. That’s right, we were all seated outside, in the open air. Silver blankets were handed out to the front row as Riccardo Tisci sent out his girls. “Women are fighting for power, not only in America, but everywhere in the world. So I wanted to do something more sensual and more powerful, and for me, that’s tied to nature”, he stated. And so his army of sensual and tough women came out dressed in body hugging clothes with the most vibrant palette of red, orange, brown and pink. Looks had an eastern, sixties (hence the dots, stripes, dress length, collars and pixie (resembling) hairdos) kind of feel to them. All though long flared sleeves and cropped flared pants kept things in the now. A couple of all black suits seemed like the most versatile pieces of the show. The rest of Tisci’s graphic printed, asymmetric dresses probably fit best during a night of disco dancing.

Valentino Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

After succeeding sir Valentino Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli did a wonderful design job at the luxurious Italian fashion house for years. So when news reached us that Chiuri would leave Valentino for Dior we were all a little worried. Would the Valentino fairytale the designduo had been writing for so many seasons all of a sudden be over?
Turns out it didn’t. Pierpaolo Piccioli made sure his first solo collection for the brand was beautiful and commercially smart. In a new show area, Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, his solo story inspired by medieval art unraveled. Away from the countless maxi dresses of previous collections Piccoli presented a fair amount of daywear. Red brocade velvet pants paired with a crispy white shirt and the tiniest cross body bag you’d ever seen. A patent leather (Valentino)red coat worn over an airy burgundy jumpsuit. A pink layered sweater tossed over another white shirt and loose brocade pink trousers. And let’s not forget to mention that highly admirable trenchcoat inspired cape combined with a pair of royal pants embroidered with patterns of birds and fantasy vegetation. It seems like Piccioli is giving us more dresscode options for SS2017. Which means more reasons to incorporate Valentino into our daily leaves. A smart strategic move for the brand and who could not love that idea?

Balenciaga Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Oversized, strong shoulder outfits and bare faced models welcomed us at Balenciaga today. Powerdressing with some intensely colored spandex underneath. The kind of dressing consumers will not immediately jump onto. Silhouettes and materials to get used to before becoming totally obsessed with them. Well, for SS2017 Demna Gvasalia planted that seed. Oversize floral dresses, body warmers, some jump- and playsuits boxy tops, tight stretchy leggings and a patent rain coat together formed an odd summer wardrobe, fashion professionals are already drooling over. And might you thing a bag with the looks of a puff might never end up on your summer wish list. Just wait it out and we’ll talk again in six months or so.

Esther DorhoutMees Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Her Paris Haute Couture debut asked for a follow up. So today Esther Louise Dorhout Mees was back in Paris to present her SS17 collection ‘Orphic’. Inspired by lightning, which is beautiful (to watch) and horrifying at the same time, the talented Dutch designer came up with a feminine collection filled with layered elegance. A line up that really spoke to the audience as soon as the first model (with the frizziest, struck-by-lightning-hair) appeared.

‘‘ORPHIC’ (adj.) Mysterious and entrancing; beyond ordinary understanding’ was about thunder and the designer’s fascination with what happens when someone survives a lightning strike. An exceptional (and rather dreadful) starting point that lead to some exquisite and surprisingly lighthearted looks. Prints referred to both the movement of electricity and the fading it causes as well as scars on a skin.

Fabrics both airy and nacre shiny beautifully worked together in some of the esthetic and arty couture looks as tight corsets, countlessly tied at the back (resembling scars) played a crucial part. Whites, nudes, red and touches of mint formed a graceful pallet, no doubt linked to all things human like skin, veins and blood. And not just the fabrics, but the jewelry and the sneakers too matched the show’s engrossing theme.

Something to think about next time you’re witnessing a thunderstorm..

Comme des Garcons Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Hours after having witnessed the Comme des Garcons show we’re still confused about what we saw. With invisible clothes as a starting point Rei Kawakubo came up with a series (just twenty looks to be exact – see how that’s possible Rousteing?) of extreme outfits. Sculptural larger than life looks in which the model’s bodies completely disappeared. Heart shaped, polka dot and tartan prints made an extra statement as the materials were dark and heavy especially for a summer collection. But why would Kawakubo be concerned with seasons when she’s not even worried about making true clothing. You can even wonder if this line up is still to be called fashion rather than just art. No one (other than Gaga, who should really retire her freak show sooner than later) would leave the house in round pillow with Peter Pan collar. There’s not a woman out there who would really benefit from that large tartan blanket. And that black pleated elephant(ish) creation hardly does anything good for your body. Yet it’s that non fashion touch that seems to keep Comme des Garcons fans excited. Let’s elaborate a little more, while we wait for more wearable pieces to hit the stores.

Haider Ackermann Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Haider Ackermann recently became Berluti’s new menswear designer, but that didn’t stop him from delivering a remarkable collection for his own brand today. His models – with spiky hair and yellow eye make-up – looked cool and collected in his fresh creations. Specificly in some purple metallic trousers and leopard printed blouse. Or in a lilac hoody matched with a white frilly skirt. Not to mention that green lures suit. All three wearable and youthful ensembles the cool kids would love to work. Some of the strapless tops, colourful maxi dresses and tight leather jackets looked promising too for next summer in the city. Yet it’s hard to picture those blood spatter outfits on a hot day in August. Other than that Ackermann didn’t seem to have let his new job distract him.

Christian Dior Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut at Christian Dior had the likes of Kate Moss, Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence taking their front row seat. And as the first woman to fulfil the role of creative director of the house of Dior Chiuri decided her first chapter should be about femininity. “The message, really, is that there is not one kind of woman,” she stated as her black and white (with a splash of red) Dior story unfolded. Tule and leather; SS2017 will be a mix of tough and delicate, ballerina gowns and leather biker jackets (a trenchcoat, a couple of sweaters, some bodices and quite te remarkable summer boots) Familiair ingredients given a contemporary touch in the shape of emoji’s (bee embroideries anyone?) and written words (dio( r )evolution). Nothing too shockingly different, but just enough baby steps into a new di(o)rection and with that a younger target audience.

Streetfashion PFW Womenswear SS2017, Day 3

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Vetements-denim? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Womenswear Fashion Week spring/summer 2017.

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