Céline | Summer'14

"Phoebe Philo, a master at bringing us what we want before we know what that is." 

Céline as always makes me feel delusional, overated and crazy...

The sophistication meets clearness of each collection is impressive. Doing a massive 'boom' on fashion industry and making retailers 

go crazy, as well.

For this Summer "the Céline woman was like a (...) illustration sprung to life. But what gave the clothes a real third dimension was 

the fabric experimentation; (...) woven jacquards and knits dominated over prints and were beautifully done. The Céline woman became more intriguing."

"Philo defined it as being about 'power to women. It was inspired by lots and lots of feelings. It felt like the right time to move on.  

I never really analyze; it is just what is there inside.'

Perhaps that's the real power of the Céline woman now: She comes from the heart, not the head."

#epicchic #effortlessgrunge #justbeingcéline

Paris Fashion Week | SpringSummer'13 ... Chloé, Céline and Lanvin

Paris continues to show us the golden list of best shows, and here are three more to count...

From the sweet lady Chloé., to the trashy cofident Céline and the powerful contemporary Lanvin. 

All of them are strong womens, walking the runway to show us some beautys...

Do you have favourites, so far? 

Chloé

Chloé since Clare Waight Keller is taking the lead, it's like a sweet dream... Beautiful pieces, soft colors, expert cuts and amazing accessories. Wich means: Great collections! 

I can tell a story of a very feminine women, very confident, with a soft smile. She is practical, cute and calm, and with such softness she's the looking center of every ladys at the office... "Did you see that bag? I love the color"!

She's the dream of many womens, beautifully elegant however, simply practical. That's the Chloé girl!

In this collection I  loved the soft and light materials, the contradition of transparencies in light fabrics with opaque colors in solid materials. The metallic shoes were 'terrific' and the bordeux handbag with 'pony-hair', is just another 'it-bag'!

Céline

The Céline girl is always dangerous. I imagine her rober a bank, right at the financial district, NY, and getting out of the building very confident and badass, in such a 'killer style' with furry-sandals, and her leather pouch full of million dolar diamonds. 

Oh, I'm seeing her walking down the street, kissing her hottest-boyfriend and living in a penthouse at the soho, full of art pieces!

Now talking about the show, I loved those long dresses with a strong cleavage, and the easyness of style that represents it. Just like the rest of the collection, it's all about a sexy oversized silhouette, comfortable shoes and easy bags! I loved the shades of soft pink and blue and the attractive furry yellow pumps. The simple clutch in leather reminds me of Jil Sander's paper bag, and it's beautiful!

Thank you Phoebe Philo for such a strong collection... We love the Céline women, always so challenging...

Lanvin

Alber Elbaz is the genious of  Lanvin. This time he elevates the fashion issue and show us much clean silhouettes, strong womens in clever styles. It's "a new start", said Elbaz. 

I can see a contemporary way to look at classicism. The tuxedo meet kimono at the belts is a sign. The art presented at the location and at the Greco-Roman statue prints at dresses is a way. But I always love the assimetries of Lanvin, the giant bows, smashy dresses and elegant accessories. The black swimsuit look with black trousers were the sexiest look of the show... Kasia Struss knows how to work it!

The clean and linear dresses at the end seemed to be origami inspired... And I start to think: Why women have to complicate? A simple look, at the end, just shows the brighter women...

"Every women wants to look and be like a star." -Alber Elbaz

'Creation' meets Creator...

Diane Kruger and Raf Simons from Christian Dior

Há três tipos de editoriais que têm tudo para me fazer feliz! 

1. Os já típicos da Vogue Paris, habituais em inicio de época, com dezenas de páginas, cada uma dedicada a um designer, fotografados em diversos cenários.

2. Os editoriais com várias modelos juntas, em diferentes poses, com páginas consecutivas com diferentes temas, com um styling de arrepiar.

3. E os últimos, como este aqui representado. Os que mostram "a criação" e o criador lado-a-lado! Misturados com as suas "musas" e inspirações...

Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough from Proenza Schouler | Kateand Laura Mulleavy from Rodarte | David Neville and Marcus Wainright  from Rag&Bone

Peter Dundas from Emilio Pucci with Caroline Trentini | Peter Copping from Nina Ricci with actress Emilia Clarke and Erdem Moralioglu from Erdem with Ruth Wilson

A próxima "September Issue" da Vogue Americana, promete por si só ser uma edição de colecção... Com a Lady Gaga numa fabulosa capa, ultra bem vestida por Marc Jacobs numa exorbitante edição de 916 páginas (a maior edição do mundo, até hoje!).

Este editorial com o tema "The Vogue 120 - The Stylish Singers, Designers, Actors, Models, and More (Under 45) of the Moment." mostra-nos o melhor da Moda hoje em dia, em que já se incluí a futura geração de génios e meios! Sejam eles designers, modelos, actores ou cantores...

Sem dúvida, um completo objecto de desejo, a não perder!

Sarah Burton from Alexander McQueen with Karen Elson | Christopher Bailey from Burberry with Stella Tennant | Stella McCartney with Claudia Schiffer

Olivier Rousteign from Balmain with Chanel Iman | Joseph Altuzarra with Kate Upton | Anthony Vaccarello  with Candice Swanepoel

Riccardo Tisci from Givenchy with Rooney Mara | Phoebe Philo from Céline with Marie Piovesan | Nicholas Guésquiere from Balenciaga with Kristen Stewart

Models Carlie Kloss in Marchesa Liu Wen, Arizona Muse and Joan Smalls in Vera Wang

Paris Fashion Week | Fall Winter 2011 »Part I«

Sorry! I'm late!!

I know this fashion week has passed by... but now it's time to do a review and think about the trends for the next Fall!

This is the first part, and some of my favorite shows are here...!

Hope you like it...

Chanel, as always had a stunning show, this time Karl Lagerfeld decided to recreate a dark forest... The clothes were also dark but always glamorous. I love the men look with reinterpretation of the classic Chanel coat!Also the new lock of the classic bag, Chanel 2.55 is marvelous and i love it!

Besides of Karl Lagerfeld, in my opinion, one of the geniuses of this Fashion generation is Alexander McQueen. Now the brand in the hands of Sara Burton, is still growing and the collections are growing season to season. For the Fall 2011/2012 the collection is in black/white and grey, also with little details of orange. The theme of the collection "The Ice Queen and her court", makes sence when we look to each look and we can see white queens, covered in feathers, leather and zippers that makes the feminine silhouette just perfect.

Balenciaga, one of my favourite brands, now in the hands of Nicholas Ghesquiére came with a collection with a game of proportions, with a zooming in on textures. "Elegant and effortless, this was realism trumping surrealism" said Tim Blanks and he's right! Why does Balenciaga doesn't exist in Portugal? WHY?
The military style remains in the Balmain collection, and Christophe Decarnin continues leading his troupe. Sequins all over dresses and leather trousers in shiny colors. All of these things are well-done styling with simple sweaters in black, white or blue. The glam-rock is in the house, and Balmain still's rock'in. (Even if his creative director "is under doctor's orders to rest after being treated for an unconfirmed illness alternately rumored to be depression or exhaustion." said Tim Blanks from Style.com).

Céline, the brand of the moment in terms of it-bags, came with bits of color in yellow, marron or blue. This brand is nothing more than classic and its why everybody in fashion world loves Phoebe Philo. Céline is rehinvented with turtle-necks, statement coats and outstanding bags. The iPad case it's an absolutely must-have, and the doctor's bag have to be seen by every women eyes.

The most discussed Fashion Show of the season was Christian Dior, everything was around John Galliano being dismissed of the house of Dior. His final collection was one of the bests from him, in Dior. The sign of Dior was there, and the classic "New-look", was in coats and dresses. A very romantic collection, with a soft-pink scheme of colors. "Colors were rich, textures were lush, and there was a layered lounche-ness that amplified the bohemian theme."

Now the question that everyone is asking... "Who will take the place of John Galliano?" (Ricardo Tisci's and Carine Roitfeld?? I think so...!)

Chloé is also another brand that is growing. The camel of past collections give his place to colors of this season. The 70's have now snakeskin, and patterns. Patchwork of python printed in different colors, and different silhouettes stills classic and making sense with the label of Chloé.

Dries Van Noten, a very respectful designer continues his work, after an amazing Spring collection that everybody loved (i loved it too!). For this Fall, Van Noten was inspired by David Bowie and the Ballets Russes, and the similarities between this two worlds. Extravagant patterns in amazing coats and silk skirts, make this collection one of the bests from this Fashion Week.

Giambattista Valli is an amazing new name in this industry. I just love his work, and season to season the collections are even better! With splash of colors, or in black and white, the cut of the pieces are just delightful things for my eyes. This new silhouettes really inspires me and make me feel that FASHION IS ART.

Givenchy by Ricardo Tisci (so far! ahaha) is takin my breath away! Black Panters, transparency, flower patterns and an it-collor, "the yellow". Sweet and romantics black skirts over transparent ones, were definitly a wonderful idea. Givenchy is still a great label, and also has one of the best bags! I love very VERY much, some of them!! So congrats to Tisci's work and we hope that he still doing a great job!

(Photos by Vogue.com)

Céline | SS2011 Bags

Céline | Spring Summer 2011 Bags

The colours: Primerose, Power pink, Cognac, Burgundy are really nice shades that adds colour without overpowering. As for shapes, the new triangular Zip Around Shoulder Bag and the Clasp Calfskin Shoulder Bag are nice additions with just the right amount of hardware.
Chain handles on the Zip Around Shoulder Bag exudes a sophisticated feel, glamourous and ideal for evening affairs.



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