Chanel October 22, 2011

Paris Fashion Week Review-Colors in the Wind.

   Sometimes I think it is lucky to be a woman. Most art has been dominated by men if you look at history, so it is clear that women, the female body or sexuality are major influences in art. In modern times we can see that a stronger and more assertive female role in the world, well in the civilized society at least. Women have a strength to them, independence of mind which was denied to them (should I say us?) for such a long time, and reasons I will not get into. We wear clothes now that are suited to us during the day, for work mainly we can look as sharp as men. Yet in the minds of all women I do believe there is a want to be feminine, gentile, to show our natures as beautiful people. 
  I have to admit I love Elie saab‘s collection for long time. He always know how to present the soft, classic,  feminine part of women. I am always wondering how could he use chiffon to make the outfit flow so much. Could be an innocent goddess in the forest, also could be   an enchanting elf in the darkness. The cut is always classic and neat, but you just couldn’t help to fall in love with these designs as a woman. Reminds me of the  Neoclassicism style,which was inspired by Roman and Greek style,no too much decoration, less is more.  Whichever  era, art style is always like a recycle, fashion is the same. 
   For the next spring / summer collections, Elie saab give us a big ” color shock”.
  When the music “Metti una sera a cena” start, the show opens with a series of white looks that quickly evolve toward ocre, peach, emerald green and Lapis blue. Little by little, a bold color story illuminates daywear, from cape-sleeved chiffon dresses to a perfectly cut, deep purple-blue pantsuit; feminine, sensual pleated crêpe georgette and lace layering on skirts.In counter point to diaphanous gowns, graphic lines, precise cutouts and lace inserts offer a new, modern definition of daywear.

  For evening, a ripple of matte sequins over the bust rivals the allure of a backless dress; day dresses come to life with the discreet shine of pebbles in a riverbed. A series of Klein blue dresses embroidered with unique sequins shimmer with almost stellar depth. 

   
illustration by Nancy.Z

I think video of the show is more attractive. You could see these colorful chiffon dress was flowing when the models were walking, just like the colors in the wind.

Video by Pret-A-Porter

These colorful elegant designs reminds me the painting from Lord Frederick Leighton,”Flaming June” (1895)
This flowing outfit during PFW fashion week is a perfect match with the theme of today, although it wasn’t taken at the day I went to Elie Saab show. To be honest I am really obsessed with pure white outfit too much.
Hat by Malene Birger
Sunglasses by Chanel 70s Antique
Shirt by Givenchy
Bag by Celine
Skirt by Rag & Bone
Heels by Topshop

Illustration by Nancy Z
Photography By Deniz Miray Petrini from Vogue.it,
           Phil Oh from Vogue.com
M.Yu

By M.Yu

By Deniz Miray Petrini from Vogue.it

By Deniz Miray Petrini from Vogue.it

By Phil Oh from Vogue.com

By M.Yu

  M.Yu and me, Thanks her take many nice pictures for me and guide me in Paris. 🙂

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