Saint Laurent
Oh what a show by Hedi Slimane. Many described this fall 2016 collection as Saint Laurent haute couture, with the bold shoulders, high level of detail and pure 80s references shining through in what was a very glamorous show. From the dramatic eye make up to the super mini skirts, OTT shoulder pads and splashes of sequins, Slimane pulled together pieces from his past Saint Laurent collections and referenced the brand circa the 1980s. This collection was immense and different, with models posing for photos on a large staircase rather than at the end of a catwalk. If this was Hedi's last offering for Saint Laurent, what a show it was.
There was so much in this Sonia Rykiel collection which caught my eye. I have to admit, everything was very much to my tastes and I can imagine to the tastes of numerous Sonia fans too. First of all, the fur was amazing whether it was on large collars, sleeves, pockets or even an oversized furry hat. Pretty 70s tea dresses were paired with patent leather boots, layering was used under jackets and silk shirts tied with a pussy bow at the neckline were extremely stylish. I loved the burgundy colours as well as the soft buttery yellow and snakeskin. They even had model of the moment Gigi Hadid closing the show, as well as veteran model Arizona Muse making an appearance.
Fluid lines, the classic midi skirt, neutral tones and minimal tailoring all led the way this evening at Hermes. With such a cult following, Hermes have once again kept many of their eager clients happy, with a collection which looked and felt luxurious in every way. Camel pleat dresses opened the show along with structured white blazers and matching cigarette pants following. Burgundy, khaki and navy blue were used, but in such a subtle way that it felt effortless. I loved the shiny leather boots which came in a variety of colours as well as the high roll neck dresses which were form fitting and elegant.
Giambattista Valli
When it comes to pretty, look no further than Valli. This designer brand have girly, beautiful dresses fully covered, and their fall 2016 show was packed full of feminine, lady like creations. I loved the high neck floral chokers which gave way to flowing white silk skirts, gathered in at the waist as well as the almost knee high black strap court shoes. Ruffles and frills looked like they're here to stay another season, with Valli featuring the details on skirts and sleeves, while the wonderful red dress near the end of the show was covered in carefully cut little frills.
I forgot to feature Givenchy's show on yesterdays blog post, as it was Mothers Day and I was unfortunately pre-occupied with various other things. But what a show it was! With Kanye West, Kris Jenner, Bradley Cooper and Ciara all sitting front row, this show was heavily inspired by the ancient Egyptians and their rich colours. Gold art deco-esque dresses looked amazing as did all the gorgeous leopard print and fur stoles. There was pattern and print everywhere you looked, from the long coats and cropped jackets to the snakeskin boots and sweeping mini dresses. Ricardo Tisci has been at Givenchy for over 10 years now, and the shows he produces keep getting more varied and intriguing. You'll never know what he will do next, as he is a fashion deign genius and I am a huge fan.
I think its safe to say that the puffa jacket is a thing for autumn/winter 2016. We have seen a number of designers feature this functional coat during Paris Fashion Week, (check out the Balenciaga show) and now McCartney has firmly confirmed that trend by featuring a number in her collection. Whether they were cropped or long, the puffa was included in glorious shades. Other pieces included satin black trousers, lots of tie-dye denim, slouchy knitwear and sexy slip dresses, adding to the lingerie trend of this season. Not one of my favourite Stella McCartney shows, but nevertheless enjoyable.
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