Reporting on the recent frenzy of fashion weeks seems a subject slightly incongruous with the setting I currently reside in; the beaucolic, tranquil fields of Dartmoor in a vintage caravan. However, being the Easter holidays, this also proves a perfect opportunity to once again be brought up-to-date. After the myriad of talent shown at LFW, la semaine de la mode in Paris glimpsed collections from the likes of Kenzo, Balmain and Rochas. The young protégés behind Opening Ceremony Humberto Leon and Carol Lim’s second collection for Kenzo proved a great success. Similarly to the duo’s S/S debut, the designs proved instantly translatable from catwalk to wardrobe, with quirky subtleties including fruit prints (a la Muiccia) and crotchet sleeves being adhered to. The multi-faceted, ice-cream palette backdrop also reflected the collection's playfulness remarkably.
Decadence was presented in abundance at Balmain, whilst Olivier Rousteing managed to retain the labels signature cool through the use of sharp tailoring. Porcelain dresses inundated with detailing were shown, referencing the luxury of Baroque. Rochas’ girl of the season was less 'glamour'; models peered through bold rimmed glasses with the cynicism of Enid in Ghost World, whilst their androgynous seventies Annie Hall silhouettes proved an artful, intelligent mix.
I fell irrevocably for Dolce and Gabbana’s overtly ladylike dresses in MFW. The attention to miniscule details such as the romantic needlepoint flower embroidery made the designs seem instantly covetable. Similarly to Balmain, a theme of Baroque was reflected through luxe detailing such as gold embroidery, tulle and of course, ruffles.
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