Is there anything can’t do? Super model, mother, wife, United Nations Good Will Ambasador, Actress, Yoga devotee, Producer, Victoria’s Secrets Angel and now the new face of Balenciaga AW14! ! Balenciaga doesn’t exactly need a huge campaign (it’s pretty big already you know) in fact all that’s necessary is a stunning Gisele and a fierce looking crop….Stunning!
Gisele for Balenciaga AW14 By Steven Klein
Paris is the home of fashion, this has never been as true as it is now. I wasn’t sure if anyone could take anymore after the departure of Marc Jacobs from Louis Vuitton was announced, the anticipation for his last show was enough to send even Anna Wintour (well, maybe) into a frenzy! Yet Chanel was to come and Karl Lagerfeld is not upstaged easily. For me, this Chanel collection could have been staged in a tip and the clothes would have looked as breathtaking as ever; however in true KL style the Grand Palais was whitewashed and turned into a modern art hanger with over 75 life size pieces of ‘Artwork’ (designed by the one and only) lining the catwalk. You couldn’t help but think about the ever potent question; is fashion art? If this man’s creations aren’t worthy of the art world then I don’t know what is. This collection was one of the best seasons Chanel has had for a while; breathtaking yes but also wearable, it had it all!! This year Wang took Balenciaga and whipped up something that was noticeably Wang but still oozed Parisien chic with a Balenciaga attitude! Heremes and Dior were both in full bloom with florals leading the way in an oversized print as well as our old friend snakeskin adding an extra kick to trims and accessories; Miu Miu finished off the epic week with a sickly sweet presentation of pastel colours and swinging 60’s pea coats. Too much to write about all in one, the pictures will do the talking:
Louis Vuitton SS14: Look 1
Chanel SS14: Look 18, 35, 48 and 83
Balenciaga SS14: Look 8, 13, 33 and 34
Christian Dior SS14: Look 4, 21, 25 and 31
Hermes SS14: Look 1, 10, 21 and 33
Miu Miu SS14: Look 1, 20, 32 and 39
And so to the final AW13 fashion week, Paris was as au-inspiring as always, the fashion pack were out in force looking fabulous and as the Chanel show set represented, fashion or at least Chanel is now a dominating force in every corner of the globe – perhaps the World does revolve around fashion after all? In Paris, you wouldn’t be far wrong; seas of beanies and round sunglasses, sculptured Rupert Sandserdon shoes galore and a whole load of Celine coats adorned the pavements. Luckily the glamour outside was matched inside as the likes of Celine, Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Chloe, Balenciaga, Valentino…to name but a few, all delivered, some were even the best ever!
Celine RTW AW13: Look 6, Look 18, Look 25 and Look 34
Chloe RTW AW13: Look 8, Look 15, Look 16 and Look 26
Carvan AW13 RTW: Look 9, Look 23, Look 32 and Look 35
Valentino RTW AW13: Look 16, Look 20, and Look 26
Chanel, MuiMui, Chloe Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Elie Saab, Balmain, McQueen, YSL – the endless extravagance and influential quality of these brands and many more who all, more than held their own as well as creating the most unique yet wearable collections in years! From Balmain’s embroidered jumpers to McQueens breathtaking gowns and Valentino’s stunning craftsmanship – Paris is the ultimate fashion show; the one dreams are made of……
Valentino A/W12
Channel A/W12
MuiMui A/W12
All of my images during Fashion Month/Weeks have been from the amazing Style.com.
As the weather is warming up I will stop banging on about A/W and focus more on the Summer to come……
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