Size does matter apparently, at least according to 3.1 Phillip Lim. Belts,shoes and block prints are all exaggerated in full blown proportions. A lot ofblack and white, some reds, purples and greens across slim fitting and looserfitted clothes. Quite the innovative collection, if I must say so myself.
I love that fashion allows for an exploration of ideas, identity andingenuity. And a lot of what is creative genius is initially mind boggling andthis collection might probably be one of the many that fall under suchdescription. I personally am still trying to understand how women's wear can beadapted for men; I applaud the inspiration because there are no rules after all.Carry on, Agnès B. Now, more my speed would be the burgundy suit with the double breastedcheck or the electrifying SLASH exciting SLASH intense red suit! R’eow!
Lovely how Ann Demeulemeester makes all thebrighter blues and reds pop against the black palette for a little excitement.The darker more gundge direction chosen for this collection was quite abrilliant idea. I think I rather love it, actually.
Dior comes swimming against the current with looser fitting. This militaryand sportswear influenced collection is composed of oversized pieces and thesuiting that takes the centre stage was presented more casual. Actuallyinteresting.
The theatrics of the Dries Van Noten clothes wasvery pleasing with all of the prints and classic looks and craftsmanship. Yes,border lining flamboyant but never that. As always, impeccable constructionthrough and through.
Fashions favourite rouge Givenchy, is at it again.Stars and stripes are all through this collection. The inspiration is also muchmore heavy, a dark pop perhaps? Peep the skirts/kilts and love the red suits asmuch as I do.
Classic,contemporary and chic designs from Hermès, much too good to be denied best collection ofall the shows in Paris. Impeccable tailoring in black, browns, touches of blue,burgundy and white. Also were leather shirts, leather jackets and leather suits.This is the way black-on-black is meant to be styled; against different fabricsand textures. This is one collection of all gentlemen’s dreams.
Issey Miyake carry on their journey of comfort and loose fits for the fall/winter. Awhole lot of colour, knitwear, parkas and blazers for you.
Greatemphasis on outerwear in sheen trenches, fur jackets and large chequeredpattern from the house of John Galliano. Think 1950s gangsterwith all the expected but unpredictable theatrics for the man of the future.
Junya Watanabe presents a collection for the quintessential lumberjack: plaid pieces,flannel pieces, braces on trousers, thick knitwear and boots. Great jackets andsuits are in tow for a great winter. Tim-ber!
Colourblocking, bold prints and sportswear from Kenzo for a very fun-filled winter.Excellent craftsmanship on the jackets and suits. All of the clothes areready-to-wear and versatile. What a charismatic collection and very nicelydone.
There was a time when I planned a “Revenge ofthe Nerds” party that fell threw -- I digress. Kris Van Assche breathesnew life into the geeks closet with a punk inspiration of large checks, doublebelting and light, long knits for the maverick working class man.
Thank you very much, Lanvin! This collectionwas good, thoroughly enjoyable filled with trenches suits and jackets. Theflared trousers were crafted fancifully. A lot of heavier colours in thiscollection but strips and brought out a little excitement. Three thumbs!
A little bit of everything from MaisonMartin Margiela. Forget that fashion is evolving at an insatiable rateand fall back in love with fur lined jackets, motocross pants, trenches andsuiting in assorted beiges. Alrighty then. What do you think?
With a lot of nautical influence in the past fewseasons, we see Paul Smith make it much more literal with jelly printedtrousers and the actual sea-like colour of neons layered beneath dark knitwear.Also, the return of the once most beloved two-tone trousers, Peter Pan collarsand chucky knitwear. Nicely done.
Raf Simons presents a fall/winter collection that is not typical of what would beexpected for the extremes of the cold weather. There were hardly any fulllength trousers but the compensation came as perfect construction and overallgreat clothes. Find colour blocking with neutral bottoms, green suits, furrycanary sweaters and burgundy knitted hats.
One of the things I enjoy the most in this worldis to be entertained and I really felt that’s exactly what Thom Browne did with thiscollection that had American football-buff zombies for models. When carefullyconsidered, each look is actually much more casual. The line features knittedhats, scarves, nautical trousers and amazing shoes.
YSL gives another example on how to style black-on-black clothing. Thecollection was mainly of slim fitting pieces mostly of leather -- from jackets,suits and shirts. Anything from little bits of leather or from head to toe, thiscollection’s got that. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection, I found itpleasantly surprising.
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