Paris
Jean-Paul Lespagnard Fall 2008
We are currently in love with Belgian stylist turned fashion designer Jean-Paul Lespagnard, who paraded a number of 9-to-5 girls down the runway to win one of the top prize at last months 23rd International Festival of Fashion and Photography. Drag queen ready heels, accessories made to look like french fries, and clown-striped pants brought the look together and garnered the designer much praise and a check for $23,300 bucks from French fast-fashion chain 1.2.3. We can’t wait to see Jean-Paul’s full collection in the states pronto.
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Viktor & Rolf Fall 2008
Viktor & Rolf may be making it too easy for a girl to say NO. The designers fall 2008 collection showcased the duo’s protest of the non-stop shows, opening, launches and seasons that is the world of fashion in the modern world. “NO sang out Madonna on a sensational Berlin techno remix soundtrack as gals appeared with NO as war paint around their eyes or woven into mesh cocktails or sprayed on a gray T-shirt.” said FWD.
One of the best and most wearable collections by the designers pieces was held together using staples, to signify their further protest of of fashion. “We wanted to say no to the permanent stress machine that is fashion. We love fashion but not all aspects of it,” Viktor Horsting told FWD post show. Normally a Viktor & Rolf show is expected to be over the top, with concepts that are too close to couture to be wearable. This collections point of view was not a stretch and would fit perfectly into the everyday power woman.
“We like women who say no. Women of character, who like to have their own way, inspire us. That’s sexy to us,” added Rolf Snoeren.
Normally a Viktor & Rolf show is over the top, with concepts that are too close to couture to be wearable. This collections point of view was not a stretch and would fit perfectly into the everyday power woman.
Other highlightw were the Velcro flap, patent leather boots with slanted heels which reminded me of a futuristic version of the Balenciaga gladiator strap ups that seem to be in every magazine this season (I have yet to see them on the street, but will report if I ever do).
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Manish Arora Fall 2008
Cobra Snake Goes Backstage at Jeremy Scott
Mark the Cobra Snake headed to Paris to check out Lohan buddy/enabler Jeremy Scott Fall 2008 collection. Amongst the preparation for what is undoubtingly the designers most wearable collection to date, the backstage was filled with the likes of Leigh Lezark, Cory Kennedy, and Paper mags Mr. Icky. Check out our favorite picks and comments after the jump or head to The Cobra Snake for full coverage…
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Rick Owens Fall 2008
Former LA indie kid, Rick Owens, has found new life in Paris. His collection hit the runway and took his design label to a new level reintroducing a grungy feeling style that was nothing but luxe. The fabrics seemed to melt on the the models bodies, flowingly at times like capes behind their anti-mainstream frames. The use of gray furs and muted leathers with zippered pants and boots created a superhero styled effect that would any woman feel invincible. A wonderful collection by an amazing independent.
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Wilfried Mayer Fall 2008
Never underestimate minimalism as such conservative view bears such immense talent a designer could do to keep a well balanced and a powerful impact from toning things down. I really admire such designers who could present a simple collection yet amidst the simplicity there is that level of craftsmanship that you could admire. Mayer’s clothes also show this sense of fluidity as I look at them closely probably because they do not fit around the body but the fabric falls down on a certain way that makes it look sharp and extremely modern. The cuts and the silhouette seemingly reminds me of Hedi Slimane.
Review Courtesy of Ginecilephile.
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Doma Fall 2008
Croatian créateur Damir Doma presented a show that featured deconstruction and androgyny and added to the hype that is Paris Fashion Week. The silver plates on the cheek were also interesting and the various movements in black meaning I see so much intensity and diversity with the way he uses black. Menswear is really starting to evolve and I am very happy about that. As for me, donning styles like this would make me the ridicule of people on the streets here in poor Manille but nevertheless I’ll take my chances. One’s fashion preferences reflect his intelligence, his refusal to submit, and that challenge to find yourself in what you wear.
Review Courtesy of Ginecinephile.
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Attachment Fall 2008
A fresh line out of Paris, Attachment has taken “prim & proper” to a whole new level with a collection that reintroduces the modern gentleman. A mix of luxurious fabrics and layering, detailed vests and suiting with the look that was to die for. The shoes playful pointed toes accompanied by the high-hemmed pants worked better than any I have seen, which includes the semi-classic Thom Brown version.
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Gaspard Yurkievich Fall 2008
I have drawn more attention to Gaspard Yurkievich thanks to the improving retail scene here in poor Manille with the help of DotDotDot. It’s a concept store bringing to the tiers-Monde a well needed 101 with the hottest emerging labels from Europe. I would have never imagined Whyred, McQ, Elley Kishimoto, Erotokritos, and Gaspard Yurkievich available in this distraught poverty stricken unfashionable city of mine. These days, Gaspard’s very urban aesthetic never fails to amuse me. I’m a convert. I’m loving his label more and more. As for the FW 08 range, I hope DotDotDot snaps it up.
Review Courtesy of Ginecinephile.
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Francesco Smalto Fall 2008
Luxe. Sensible. And Somewhat Practical.
Smalto is now being designed by a woman and she breathes new life to the label. The Smalto man still embodies that style forward aesthetic without risking masculinity and sophistication. What is truly likable about Smalto is that it doesn’t make a fashion victim out of you. The pieces are wearable and very well-detailed, and a sense of classicism in one regard- nothing too tight, no crazy overpowering silhouettes, and the usual pieces any man would have as staple in his closet. I don’t know about the fur scarf shown here, but if you’re talking about a me, I’d definitely keep one as a a staple.
Review Courtesy of Giancinephile.
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Comme des Garcons Fall 2008
A little bit of deconstruction, A hint of Anglomania, a dash of pop, a potent dose of dandyism, and what else? I think that’s the tried and tested formula of Comme des Garcons, a mélange of here and there craftily put together as a coherent whole.For CDG, I definitely make an effort to enter this fashion hyperconsciousness. I mean in today’s realm, we do not necessarily wear clothes that adhere to what we think works or is cool for today but rather an amalgamation of everything. Kuwakubo’s austere mix is always something the fashion crowd is on the lookout for as it poses new challenges to menswear and a clear cut evolution of how a man imbibes this fashion hyperconsciousness. Some maybe aware of it while some others just live in it without even knowing it.
Review Courtesy of Giancinephile.
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Romain Kremer Fall 2008
The perfect accessory to Romain Kremer’s biker looks would be a jeune Brigitte Bardot in a Harley. The collection for this season is still fun despite the lack of those almost space-age like pieces from his Spring 2007 collection. It is definitely wearable but a hint of humour and a little explosion of colour wasn’t missed in this one. The thing that I love with the Paris collections for men is that you can never guess what’s next. Et alors, what’s the next step for Romain Kremer?
Review Courtesy of Giancinephile.
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Around the Blogosphere
Because we are a thoughtful fashion blog, we like to give credit where credit is due. This time, I am personally giving a shout out to a French fashion blog. Great pics, great fashion, good articles. Check it out: Giancinephile.
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