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Paris Fashion Week Minute: Alexander McQueen and Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013--Photos + Runway Videos!

Buzzzzzzzzz...and Joan Crawford/Adrian Homage...

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013:

Beekeeper Chic: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013

Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton unveiled her Spring/Summer 2013 offering at Paris Fashion Week and EVERYONE was a-buzz about it. Oh, and did I mention that the inspiration came from Beekeepers, honeycombs and bees?

The models' heads were covered in fashionista versions of beekeepers' veils. And the honeycomb-like print popped up in every variation (not to mention the buzzzz-ing bees soundtrack at the end). The collection was exquisite--for the most part--and very McQueen. Style.com said "The clothes they wore refracted a honeycomb motif
through a dozen wasp-waisted guises, bound, haltered, and harnessed in a
tortoiseshell that could quite equally have been a rich, sweet toffee.
The hyper-exaggerated female silhouette was derived from the pinups of
Alberto Vargas."

Beekeeper Chic: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013

The suits were UBER fitted with rounded peplums, slim tulip'ed pencil skirts and capri pants--the SKINNIEST EVER!!--and with Princess seamed slits. Where Burton went a little "Oh Dear!" were the Scarlett O'Hara crinolined gowns that looked a little too much like a Carol Burnett/Bob Mackie sketch. Besides that--it was a FAB collection. And, as always with what is shown at an Alexander McQueen Runway Show, it will be very interesting to see what actually makes it to their stores --i.e. THE "Pippa" dress in various colors, black leather jackets, black sheath dresses, black pencil skirts and well, more black...

Which one of these "Beekeeper Collection" Spring/Summer 2013 items can you see on my dear TV Guide Network "Award Show Fashion Wrap" Girlfriend, Tabatha Coffey (she LOVES McQueen you know...)

Here are more Photo Highlights from the collection:

Tortoiseshell Vamps: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013

Prom Couture: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013

Enchanted McQUEEN: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013

Ball Queens: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013

Click Below to watch the FULL Runway Video of Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013:

Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013

Joan Crawford Homage: Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013

Joan Crawford in Adrian--halter gown and SUPER Shoulder padded gown

Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013 Collection at Paris Fashion Week was all about "Old Hollywood" and all very Joan Crawford. As Style.com says "Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren revisited old Hollywood today. There
was a black and white tile floor straight out of the Regency period, and
the models stepped onto the runway via an antique mirror, like visions
from the past. For clothes they wore long pleated gowns in black, white,
and silver lamé almost as reflective as that mirror, or pastel
georgette draped and swagged from necklines and waists embellished with
ropes of crystals. Shoulders were big and waists were tiny".

Here are some of my Favorite Looks:

Golden Girls: Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013

Silver Draped Goddesses: Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013

Hollywood Calling: Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013

Gathered Asymmetry: Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013

Click Below to watch Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2013 Full Runway Video:

Paris Fashion Week Minute: Lanvin and Balmain Spring/Summer 2013--Pics + Runway Videos!

Oversized Jewels, Shapeless Tunics and Oh Yeah, the 90's Supermodel Look IS BACK:

First Up--Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013 by Alber Elbaz:

House Music One More Time: 90's Supermodel Model Kristen McMenamy in Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Japonisme (kimono re-do) , the Square Shape (Le Tunic) and as Lanvin Creative Director/Designer Alber Elbaz says "deconstructed classicism". There was also lots of asymmetry and LOADS of BLACK. I also LOVED the oversized jewels, sequins and stones that were evident on fab jumpsuits and one-shoulder dresses. Here are some of my favorite pieces:

YSL's "Le Smoking" Meets 90's Fab: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Stoned Disco: be-jeweled jumpsuit, Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Crystal Queen: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Gathered Cocktail: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Square Lady: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Below is the Full Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show Video:

Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 by Olivier Rousteing:

Shoulder Diva: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

The Vibe: Miami, Cuba, Early 90's Shoulder Pads, 90's Supermodels...Lounge House Music Cocktail Ensembles...

Designer Olivier Rousteing (above)--who is only 27 years old--said his reference was "90's Supermodel" and SADE, the singer...

Even Tim Blanks of Style.com asked "Ummm, how old was he in the early 90's?" At least he is referencing to that, as opposed to when I ask young 20-something wanna-be fashion designers and they say their favorite "designers" are Jessica Simpson and Kim Kardashian. Really? Cristobal Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent never crossed your mind, I want to ask??? "Who?" they say.... Anyway...

90's HOT: Stephanie Seymour and Marcus Schenkenberg, Versace Ad Campaign 90's

Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 had HUGE shoulder pads, lots of jumpsuits, Versace-like prints, and an overall vibe of 90's Supermodels Waiting in Line to a VIP Club in South Beach with a dash of Cuban influence. Here are are some of my fave looks:

Let Me In The Club: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

Shoulder Pad Princesses: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

Sade Stripes: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

Versace Homage: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

Below is an edited version of the Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show:

Runway Report: Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2012 by Raf Simons--Photos + Full Runway Video!

A New Era Has Begun.....

The "New" New Look: Christian Dior Haute Couture 2012

When I first heard that they were replacing Bill Gaytten with Raf Simons I was a little perplexed. Besides being sad for Gatten, who seemed to be so faithful to the label and such a rock during the Houses biggest controversy, I thought his most recent Couture collection was a vast improvement to his previous efforts.

But then Raf Simons presented his first Couture Collection for Dior and put my queries to rest. While clearly celebrating some of the most iconic elements of the House of Dior, Simons was able to elevate the collection and truly put a fresh spin on classic styles.

Of course, it doesn't hurt that the peplum and nipped in waist are huge trends at the moment, but Raf was able to magnificently throw all the Dior signature styles into a basket, shake it up and come out with a beautiful collection.

Oh and yes, did you know who showed up to this grand event? It was MAJAH. Very A-List Fashion Icons: besides all the top editors, hall-of-fashion fame designers Pierre Cardin, Azzedine Alaïa, Marc Jacobs, Alber Elbaz, Donatella
Versace, Riccardo Tisci and Diane von Furstenberg. Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH, who is his
boss, was seated between his daughter Delphine and Charlene of Monaco. The Hollywood contingency: Marion Cotillard, Jennifer Lawrence
and Sharon Stone.

Below are some highlights: