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:
