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big guns of fashion, ranging from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel to John
Galliano for Christian Dior, came out in full force at the Paris Fashion
Week. The mood was visibly optimistic and this time, the shapes and
cuts defined a new geometry for fashion. While Armani went for elegance,
Karl Lagerfeld played with metallics and John Galliano designed for
the modern woman. |
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Chanel
Karl Lagerfeld used "organ pipes" as his inspiration and
played with various metallic shades. And the outfits, where the long-sleeved
suit or crafted dresses, were simply catering to modern and older
women. As for the look, Karl's aesthetics were driven from his German
roots. It was all about bobbed wigs and stiletto heels. |
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Christian
Dior
The drama-loving John Galliano moved from fantasy to dressing women
in the modern world. While the show was characteristic Dior - the
colours, drama onstage - it was also one of those rare shows where
Galliano moved away from his own shadows.
"Seeing Irving Penn pictures of Lisa Fonssagrives," said
Galliano backstage, to describe his inspiration - graphic fashion
images that the iconic photographer took of his favourite model who
became his wife in the 1950s.
Even though this was a winter collection, the colours were light and
summery with black and white as the only exceptions. Most importantly,
these were outfits that not only had drama but wearability written
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Jean Paul Gaultier
The word for Gaultier was luxury. "Like a bird - the woman
is free," Gaultier said backstage, referring to his inspiration.
Like Galliano, Gaultier too kept the modern woman in mind, criss-crossing
a coat with leather straps or elegantly blowy dresses. At the same
time, the drama onstage was fiery. A bride in a white woollen cage
of a dress or fluorescent colors like lime green and pink to give
a jolt to the classics.
Valentino
Alessandra Facchinetti held her first couture show for Valentino
since the founder retired. The collection was everything Valentino's
name stands for - femininity. The dresses were light, crystal embroidery
and fluffy ruffs. However, what came across was nothing challenging
Valentino's classicism. It was fresh but as far as groundbreaking
fashion goes, it was reminiscent of the great man himself.
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Armani
Prive
Italian fashion guru Giorgio Armani's couture was all about realism.
According to some fashion critics, the collection was somewhat a
homage to the late Yves Saint Laurent with a focus on pantsuits.
Less androgynous than ever before, this was a collection where Armani
was giving women what they want: evening elegance, silver dresses,
fur and clutches, all reminiscent of the late star Veronica Lake.
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