I look back at the Balenciaga spring/summer 2016 show with bitter sweet memories. First of all it was Alexander Wang's last collection for the fashion house. I was never a fan of Wang's appointment as creative director of the brand, but his final collection was nothing less than incredible. It was ironic that he kept his best show till last, not purposefully of course, but because this thing always happens with fashion. He took a risk, and it paid off excellently, allowing Wang to leave on a high.It was angelic. Every piece crisp white, with sumptuous silk layering, delicate frills, ruffles and intricate lace paneling. In many ways, it was similar to the way in which Ricardo Tisci at Givenchy works, with the underwear theme running through the collection and the romanticism of the clothes, but this was Wang at his finest. The clothes told a story, with their effortless beauty and simple aestheticism, with models striding down the catwalk with their hair gently tied back, make up fresh and natural. It was truly a show of natural beauty, and now the ad campaign photos have been released featuring the 2015 Model of the Year, Anna Ewers and Zoe Kravitz, who both walked in the show. Whether posing poolside or lying on the marble floor of a stately home, the clothes and magic of Balenciaga shine through thanks to photographer Steven Klein and his remarkable camera lens.
Compared to last season, when Lara Stone and Kate Moss modeled for the brands autumn/winter 2015 collection, this current campaign is extremely light. Moss and Stone were photographed with graphically dark make up with an industrial setting surrounding them, while for spring the tables have turned considerably. I love this collection as well as these stunning photographs.
Take a look below at Klein's wonderful photography or watch the show at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ew9-CcRy1A
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