Balmain Fall 2017

                                                                     Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                     Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                     Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                    Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                    Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                     Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                    Balmain Fall 2017


                                                                      Balmain Fall 2017

WHAT: Chanel RTW Spring/Summer 2016. Karl Lagerfeld--and his no-money-limits Chanel bosses--turned Paris' Grand Palais into a "Chanel Airport Terminal" where models checked into the fantasy all-Premium Class (one presumes) Chanel Airline flights.


As someone who has spent plenty of hours at an airport terminal waiting for their delayed flight, I can attest to the fact that I pass the time by staring at the usually not-so good display of fashion on display at the airport. Just because it's such an awful place to have to go to (hello security!), doesn't mean you should get a pass for dressing so terribly. And that was Lagerfeld's point.

Theme: "Casino Chanel" was the setting, with celebs Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart, model Lara Stone and Rita Ora, to name a few, strewn throughout, gambling on the set-up Black Jack tables...
Lord--and the Chanel owners, the Wertheimer family--only knows how much it cost to get them--plus the Casino set. But, as we know, people buy LOTS of those purses and LOTS of those perfumes...therefore, a multi-million dollar set such as this (including the fee to fly these stars via private plane) is pittance. And worth it. In their eyes. The clothes: marvelous. The "Day" suits were incredible; they should be when you are paying $50,000 for one.

Colors: Creme; ivory; lipstick red; wine; navy; teal; grape.

Trends: Shoulder emphasis; epaulets; pencil skirts vs. full A-line shapes; tea-length bell-shaped gowns; 20's-30's inspired chiffon dresses; the elbow length sleeve; hi-lo; fishtail hem; tiered dresses.

Collection Highlights----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Themes: Hippy-Dippy Haute; Coachella Couture; Love, Peace, and Can-You-Afford a $100,000 handmade "Haute Hippy" gown; Dresses only SUPERMODELS could wear at amFAR benefits and Cannes Film Festival red carpets; for the Emmys, Grammys and Oscars, A-list celebs will have their Atelier Versace's custom made and won't resemble any of this.

Colors: Lilac, mauve, purples, black, jade green, apple green, canary yellow, fuchsia.

Trends: Hippy Chic; Coachella Festival Gal; see-thru vs. solid; applique, asymmetry; high-lo; 70's-meets-2015; Janis Joplin Meets Kendall Jenner; SUPER Platform heels, boots; forehead "crowns"; flared sleeves.

Last night was the 22nd Annual amfAR Cinema Againstv AIDS Gala, held at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the very luxe French Riviera city of Cap d-Antibes. The 2015 gala raised millions to held find a cure for HIV/AIDS, bringing out top celebs as well as the SUPER of Supermodels...


On the red carpet, models wore a variety of styles--from fabulous and very glam Haute Couture ball gowns, slinky and sexy slit-up-to-there columns, mini dresses and even a jumpsuit. Let's take a look at some of the best...

The Look: Flower Power! Karl Lagerfeld spun a Flower Web of Couture showcasing beautiful suitings, dresses in a collection that yelled "Spring!" and had all the details exemplified by the artistry of Couture. Lots of hand sewn silk flower petals with sequins and sublime tweed and boucle, as always. The final wedding gown--by the way--took 15 women one month to make. And you wonder why something like that would cost in the regions of $200,000+ .

Colors: Electric blue, red, creme, pea green, black and white, rose pink,

Trends: Fringed tweed, maxi skirts, mid-leg booties, lots of flower for Spring/Summer 2015, cropped jackets, dirndl skirts.

Themes: 28 year-old Balmain Designer/Creative Director Olivier Rousteing (above) said that this collection was about Transparency and Sexy and 90's Supermodels. That's nice to hear from someone who was born in...1986. There were also Mondrian-like moments in terms of the colors, and lots of SEX. I also can't help but think when looking at each and every one of these looks how VERY Kim K these are. If that isn't his muse, she should be.

Trends: Sheer/Solid; bright colors; windowpane plaids; color blocking; sexy, fitted; below-the-knee dresses; super-long pants; high-waist; peek-a-boo skin reveal; 80's/early 90's Shoulders; Sleeveless Jackets; bandeau-top dressing; 70's "Studio 54" jumpsuits.

Colors: Highlighter yellow; white/navy blue; white; "Rainbow" colors; black and white; red; black.