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

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: Milan Men's Fashion Week D&G Spring 2012

Runway Report: Milan Men's Fashion Week D&G Spring 2012

Foulard Power!

St. Tropez Brunch: D&G Menswear Spring 2012

The design duo of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana showed their latest offering for the MENSSSES during Milan Menswear Spring 2012 Fashion Week for both their lines, including the lower D&G line which I am spotlighting here. For Spring 2012, it was all about the foulard--or printed scarf--it seemed to be the focal point and inspiration for this collection. Lots of silk fabrics, a relaxed proportion and silhouette.

Hugh Hefner Meets 80's Versace Poster Boy: D&G Menswear Spring 2012

Low-slung and LONG crotch/rise were the operative words here in terms of pants and trousers and jeans; the "carrot" style (long dropped crotch, loose at the hips, more fitted toward the leg and ankle) is still the go to look for D&G. Loving the colored driving moccasins and Top-Sider-esque shoe styles (just like in the Dsquared2 Spring 2012 Collection).

Vintage (early 1990's) Versace Ad, featuring Supermodels Nadege, Helena Christensen and a VERY young Niki Taylor

The printed shirts are VERY Versace circa 1992. I had a BLOUSON silk printed jacket back in the day (just like the one below at the far right) and I think it was sold in a "Lawn" sale many many many years ago. Now, I'm bummed I didn't keep it!

PJ's For The Summer: D & G Menswear Spring 2012

And if Domenico and Stefano have their way, it's NO to Speedo and Si, to silk printed "Board Shorts" with denim waistbands come next Spring/Summer 2012. These silk boxer/board shorts were very cute but they reminded me of pajamas one would have chopped off and turned into shorts (maybe that's the point NICK!!!). Well, at least that's what they would look like on me if I ever attempted that look. I'll leave that to you; the young Euro Boys...

Click Below for Full Runway Video of D & G Spring 2012: