11.3.15

VALENTINO A/W15


A fashion face off happened tonight which fired up the internet and press as Derek Zoolander and Hansel made cameos at the end of Valentino. As soon as Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson appeared on the runway, the music switched to 'Don't You Love Me' by The Human League and guests popped onto their feet, cheering as the boys strutted down the runway. It seems as though, from the excited audience, that Zoolander 2 will be a smash hit among the fash-pack and there's nothing better than seeing top fashion editors like Franca Sozzani and Anna Wintour smiling and laughing along with the audience. And although I'm a little confused, I loved the stunt; it's so refreshing to see fashion through a little comedy. Comedy which has created amazing buzz and excitement surrounding Valentino. But, let's not forget the beautiful work which Pierpaolo and Maria Grazia created this season.












The intricate collection features inspiration from the designers roots, who looked at various artists and muses for inspiration. The women of inspiration rejected the era's conventions and opted for unique silhouettes and personal style. Valentino's collection features A-line silhouettes, and dragon motifs adorned across black dresses. There were also many evening looks which grabbed a lot of attention, like the simple black and white dress which closed the show; minimalist, yet sexy.











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CHANEL A/W15


It's always such a pleasure to review the Chanel shows because it's always a spectacle. I loved last seasons protest theme with models walking down the runway together, rioting for female rights and the show before, in an art gallery inspired runway for a fantastic collection. This season, Chef Karl created a a brasserie; a type of French restaurant with a relaxed setting. 'The Brasserie Gabrielle' it was called with plush leather seats and models seated nonchalantly with each other. Lagerfeld really wanted to emphasise the bourgeois and elegance of his Chanel woman. She enjoys indulgence and lives a life of absolute pleasure. The collection had poise and confidence, which helped the models relax in their toe-capped chic heels.











And of course there was tweed, the staple material which lies at the core of Chanel. He was able to capture Paris from the past, women in elegant clothing; seriously sharp yet somehow sensual. The models appeared somewhat reserved, in contrast to daring and alluring eye-makeup. I loved the set, which was leaking with exuberance and style. Yet another wonderful collection from Karl Lagerfeld.









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10.3.15

GIVENCHY A/W15


For Fall 2015, Riccardo Tisci presented a rather tame collection for Givenchy. This season, he created a hybrid woman of Victorian culture and Chola appearance; he gave the models kiss curls and braids, with huge septum piercings a faceful of glued-on gems. The collection also echoed his previous collections, with themes of Goth, corseted tops and peplum jackets. The execution was precise in a romantic dark hues, presented on velvet which was alluring.









Despite its dramatic presentation, I really like the collection. It's interesting to see his influence of Victorian style infused with Chola references. The face jewels look almost poignant, with a deeper meaning. And the velvet really reinforces the Victorian feel, along with tight corsets in the collection. Either way, the collection is certainly fitting for the LVMH owned brand, edgy and questionable in its nature.













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