BEST LOOKS SS11 PARIS

Paris fashion week day one my favorite look from HAKAAN: Over at Hakaan a whitewash of clothes made up the majority of his S/S11 collection, which ranged from thigh-high body cons to floor sweeping dresses. Midriffs made a bold entrance whether exposed or lightly covered, most notably in his all-in-one with its peek-a-boo diamond middle. With dynamic lines and a glamorous feel it was no surprise that he chose Daria Werbowy to open his show, followed by the commanding Natalia Vodianova, Sasha Pivovarova and Lindsey Wixson.

Hakaan

Day two of Paris fashion week brought attitude in varying forms at Zac Posen, Balmain and Rick Owens. Posen’s models appeared like glamorous vamps in his boudoir-styled collection of lace, satin and feathers that came in deep reds and blacks. Pierre Balmain channelled the label’s renowned rock ‘n’ roll look: with studded biker jackets, safety pinned distressed tees, bleached jeans and laddered fishnets, models appeared rebellious and anarchic. Although minimal, Owens’ S/S11 collection was powerful and dynamic. Voluminous floor length skirts and dresses were teamed with rigid, structural tops and high collars that looked like they’d come straight out of a sci-fi film. With the addition of alien-like bone hairpieces and dramatic eye-winged make-up, a rather enchanting and otherworldly feel prevailed

ZAC POSEN

BALMAIN

DIOR

Lanvin

Gyvenchy

Rick Owens