I can’t imagine what it would be like to be part of the design team or the show production and see all your months of hard work come to life and be over in just a few minutes or maybe (if your lucky) an hour. The adrenaline of that day would be huge and then “poof” it’s over. . . until you start on the next collection – the next show. I’m sure it is rewarding but also a little bit saddening. This is kind of how I feel I about the shows and fashion week, too. (But on a much smaller scale, of course.) It’s exciting to see all the designs and collections but it is over too soon and the wait for next seasons’ shows is too long!
You can check out my favorite designs from the shows this week below. I tend to gravitate toward designs that are wearable or almost wearable, as opposed to the over-the-top designs that will never be seen off the runway. I love those crazy, truly creative designs too, but my favorites are always things I can dream about actually wearing! I will start with my favorite collection of all the featured designers . . . Valentino.
The collection’s designers are Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli and they are AMAZING! There were over 70 looks in the collection and I am seriously obsessed with each look! I have always been a sucker for embroidery and this collection features lots and lots of embroidery! The details are almost unreal! It is crazy to think the pieces are handmade!! Anyone that has every attempted embroidery of any guide will appreciate the intricate designs and the skill that it would take to create such incredible pieces.
I really love the entire styling o this collection – not just the clothing! The simple sandals add a hipster, laid-back feel to each style, further highlighting the garments. The bags are amazing with fringe details and beaded chains, again giving the collection a casual, bohemian feel. Lastly, as you know from previous posts – I love headbands and these are the perfect “icing” for this collection.
Please check out the links below to see all the catwalk styles and the close-up shots of the details and accessories! Enjoy!
Valentino (Ready-to-Wear SS14) Valentino (Ready-to-Wear SS14)
Valentino (Ready-to-Wear SS14) Valentino (Ready-to-Wear SS14)
Valentino (Ready-to-Wear SS14) Valentino (Ready-to-Wear SS14)
Next, I want to share a few Chanel shots. Paris Fashion Week would not be complete without a Chanel show. This design house always brings chic and sophisticated styles. Plus, I think every collection stays true to CoCo Chanel’s vision and style, using structured suits as the starting point of each collection. I love to see how the designers recreate and build on the classic design! This collection includes beautiful colors, a variety of textures, and a futuristic look with a vintage feel.
I think the accessories carry this futuristic yet vintage theme through each style. There were only a few pieces of jewelry and a couple of bags that I really liked but I appreciate the cohesiveness and consistency of the styling. Overall, I really liked this collection! It makes me wish I had a important meeting to wear these styles to!
Chanel (Ready-to-Wear SS14) Chanel (Ready-to-Wear SS14)
Chanel (Ready-to-Wear SS14) Chanel (Ready-to-Wear SS14)
Chanel (Ready-to-Wear SS14) Chanel (Ready-to-Wear SS14)
The last collection I want to share is Emanuel Ungaro. The designer is Fausto Puglisi and this is his second collection for the design house. I have never been a huge fan of Emanuel Ungaro but I liked the bright colors and whimsical flairs of this collection. I think part of the reason I have avoided this label in the past was their unfortunate decision to have Lindsay Lohan design for them a few years ago. (Ugh!)
However, I’m glad I took the time to look at their designs again. I thought the collection was different, but most of all, fun! My only complaint was that the collection was small and there wasn’t enough variety! (There were only 37 looks in the show and many of the pieces were the same design just featured in a different color.) Regardless, I will be watching Fausto Puglisi to see where he takes this label in the next few seasons. Check out a few of the styles that I would want to wear to a party or night on the town. :)
Au revoir, Paris! :)
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