HIGHLIGHTS FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK

As Paris fashion week (PFW) almost wraps up, the fashion world is buzzing about the latest trends set for the next spring and summer seasons.

PFW is part of four fashion weeks that take place on a semi-annual basis every year, the first of which takes place in New York, followed by London, then Milan, and finally, Paris.

The event is a highlight for the trends and what is fashionable for upcoming seasons of spring and summer.

As for Balmain, the inspiration was “the power of social media”. The house featured mainly semi transparent and sheer fabrics of dresses and tops, which came mainly in checkered black and white.

One of the much talked about shows was that of John Paul Gaultier, in which the acclaimed designer showed his final collection of ready- to- wear pieces.Gautier announced that he will focus now on Haute couture and perfume business.

As for Balmain, the inspiration was “the power of social media”. The house featured mainly semi transparent and sheer fabrics of dresses and tops, which came mainly in checkered black and white.Rousteing’s runway, led by Jourdan Dunn in Bra-topped beaded jump suits mixed with power jackets in garish black and white or black and yellow; palazzo pants alternated with strips of sheer, and were matched with a peekaboo checkerboard top;and clown stripes came crystal-covered.

It was at Givenchy, however, where things really took a tougher turn. The designer Riccardo Tisci seemed to be channeling gothic Tyrolean maids in homespun armor and new romantic pirates (or something like that) via studs and stripes, not to mention leather, lace, grommets and corsetry, all in black and white, with a shell pink thrown in here and there for good measure.Some of it was very Givenchy (the little black dresses, the flounced white-lace poet shirts and shirt-dresses) and some of it pretty derivative: Alaïa by way of Balmain, filtered through another lens.

Rihanna for Balmain

Bad Girl Riri looks amazing in this new campaign for Balmain. First look at these pictures and I was completely blown away by the quiet but feisty edge,class and chic the photos speak. We must say, young Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing is doing quite a job! This campaign more or less touched all the significant corners of fashion we know and love, from corporate glam houndstooth, rock star leather, cashmere cool,light pink kimono,bold cinch belt,french-lace booties and all the gold detail to 90’s denim which is very reminiscent to the Versace blue jeans era. The hair and make up stood out almost as much as the clothes, her face looks so stripped bare with the bright-wide eyes and darkish lips,the hair is just the perfect type wind tossed! Very M.O.D (model off duty) Check out some of the photos below

Rihanna with Creative director Olivier Rousteing