Givenchy handbags...f/w 2011!

Thanks to Riccardo Tisci Givenchy became one of the favourite brands of the celebs and its accessories are really appreciated. In the last seasons Givenchy made some amazing bags and so I decided to show you the models for this winter (even if some boutiques are starting to think about s/s). 

These bags are characterized by the typical prints of Givenchy and its colors. Black blue and green are the distinctive signs of this brand and the "cougar pattern" on the transparent tote makes that nice but not so cool bag (the shape is pretty boring) one of the most interesting bags of this period.  The main features of this bags are the simplicity of the shapes and  the richness of details and particulars such as the prints, the materials and the new geometries that are developed on the fronts. I know that these bags are not charming as Bottega Veneta's ones or Balenciaga or the ones of many other brands but apart from this very famous brands Givenchy's accessories owns a gorgeous energy and potential that make them very chic.

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Posted in bags , f/w 2011 , Givenchy , handbags , pre-f/w 2011 , Riccardo Tisci

Marni...winter edition!

It's really complicated to speak about Marni because is not a brand that every season is cool. Some seasons is the most trendy brand and other ones is almost "invisible". But I believe that with the cut-off leather accessories (shoes and bags) purposed this winter the brand had riacquired all its popularity.

I think that would be stupid to speak about "beautiful" or "ugly", for this collection, because Marni is a kind of brand that or you like it or you don't like it and it's complicate to say, in general, "amazing" or "wonderful".

However, I find the collection a bit new, even for this brand, because the geometries and prints are mixed with oversize and destructured jackets/skirts. The fur details are "maximalism style" (to quote Miuccia Prada)  and the main elements of Consuelo Castiglioniì's style are "mix'n'match" to develop a glamourous woman  that cares a lot about accessories (especially bags) but doesn't forget to think about patterns of clothes.  The main prints are check, stripes, retrò-patterns, color blocking. The shearling jackets are revamped with fluo color and squared shapes. 

About the shoes are the "classic Marni shoes": completely unwearable, for me, but so right for these outfits.

Images via:
Vogue

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Posted in Consuelo Castiglioni , Marni , Paris fashion week , pre-f/w 2011

Vionnet...geometries!

Vionnet is, generally, a classic "elegant" freench brand. Its style is, now, clearly defined and I've never expected to see these outfits by this brand. I love the show but it wasn't what I thought that Vionnet purposed. However, I like, really, when brands "shock" me with new ideas.

So, the collection is about "geometries" and "fringes". The geometries are  a new interpretation of the main trend for the following s/s 2011: color blocking (for example:  Gucci...). The mix of the geometrical shapes and the blocks of colors revamp this trend also in the pre collections. The shapes of the dresses are like "trapezes" and the fringes give to the collection a "new french allure": a style which shows a kind of elegance, beauty,  that's not so common in the pre-collections.

Then, the fur (in details and accessories) complete this chic kind of woman and the  chiffon,t  ansparent, dress in the fifth pic is the "iconic" of the new spirit that this collection means for Vionnet.

In the end, I love the idea to shoot the pcis in a garage and I think that is amazing the way in which Rodolfo Paglialunga, the creative director, matched all these trends (color blocking, geometries, fringes, fur, transparences...) in only one collection...cool!

F/W 2011-2012 shows

BCBG Max Azria: I really suggets you to see this collection that is something completely innovative for the brand with a great play with geometries and volumes, cool.

Images via:
Vogue

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Posted in Paris fashion week , pre-f/w 2011 , Rodolfo Paglialunga , Vionnet

Balenciaga...optical!

I love this collection for its flower power and its energy that maybe is due to the continue evolution of Ghesquiere style. The shapes and the "color blocking" mixed with flowers is something really cool. I find especially interesting the fur details and the print fo that dog: really funny! It's also interesting the contrast between colorfull prints and black and also the leather details: the main features of Balenciaga style. 

The shapes are the "classic Balenciaga"'s ones and the silhouette is really feminne, the only "stupid" thing is the shoes...They are too "flat" and boring. 

By the way the pity is that the images of the details are not still available and so it's really difficult to judge the accesories: the bags are really classic and chic, about the shoes I have the impression that they are not so "innovative" and avant--garde.

Images via:
Vogue

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Posted in Balenciaga , Nicolas Ghesquière , Paris fashion week , pre-f/w 2011

Proenza Schouler...pre-fall 2011!

I don't like to speak about pre-collections because I believe that they are more a "commercial necessity" than one of fashion or people. However, some of these collections are cool and beautiful by the fashion point of view.
It's easy to say that Proenza Schouler is beautiful (maybe the most appreciated brand of this period...) but if you look with attention the collection you'd understand some things. The asimmetrical hem, the special necks of the cardigans and teh shapes. The patterns are colorfull and really new not the simply flower prints or color-blocking...These prints looks inspired by modern art and futuristic ideas.  The main themes of the collection are the asimmetry, the patterns and the men elements mixed with feminine ones.  The bags are the new PS models with the unqiue lock and  the pants are "Marni style" (for shapes) that should be nice on catwalk but could be not so beautiful on the streets...In the end, I love the complete collection!

Summary of men shows:

• Alexander McQueen:A collection that doesn't express the style of the british designer and his main features. So I don't like it!
• Dsquared: Nothing really special...
• Ermanno Scervino: Great down jackets and use of wool, I love Scervino's collections!
• Etro: My favourite menswear collection for the paisley prints (caracteristic of Etro), for the wodnerful nuances of browns, for the leathers kinds used and so on!! You must see Etro's show!
• Gucci: Amazing coats and jacket, especially for the use of materials: Frida is doing a wonderful work in the last collection of Gucci.
• Iceberg: Fresh and adult collection, that look more right for spring than winter...but gorgeus!
• Jil Sander: The trend of this spring goes on with fluo color mixed with light ones...An awesome, simple, show!!
• John Richmond: Big use of fur coats (very volgar in those versions...) and the patetic "Richmond style" by which everyone is bored.
• Marni: Boring, boring, boring, boring, boring...unwearable! These are the words that I think every time I see a Marni men show...
• Marc Jacobs: Classic "jacobs" men revamped by new accessories.
• Moncler: Innovation about jackets and accessories, expecially by the mix of different materials.
• Moschino: A strange shos full of casual and sport elements that I think are more the demonstration of a lack of creativity than innovation.
• Versace: Classic Versace show with some new things such as the "heavy" sweaters...

Images via:
Vogue

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Posted in Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough , pre-f/w 2011 , Proenza Schouler