L G FASHION WEEK: TORONTO : LOVAS

LOVAS
What we love: colour punches in pink and citrus, and cute glitzy dresses for cocktail hour.

LOVAS spring 2011 at LG Fashion Week October 19, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit

LOVAS spring 2011 at LG Fashion Week October 19, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

LOVAS spring 2011 at LG Fashion Week October 19, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit

LOVAS spring 2011 at LG Fashion Week October 19, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit

L G FASHION WEEK: TORONTO : JOE FRESH

Joe Fresh
What we love: girls scouts inspiration, rich blues and teals, adorable tasselled footwear.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Joe Fresh at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit

[thx to fashion in motion]

L G FASHION WEEK: TORONTO : RACHEL MARA

Rachel Mara

What we love: pretty stripes on ruffles, breezy summer style, wide leg denim trousers.

Rachel Mara at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Rachel Mara at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Rachel Mara at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Rachel Mara at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Rachel Mara at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Rachel Mara at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

L G FASHION WEEK: TORONTO : ATTITUDE ONLY AT SEARS

Attitude Only at Sears
What we love: orange accents, wide-leg trousers, and that handy-dandy skinny leather tassel.

Attitude Only at Sears at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Attitude Only at Sears at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Attitude Only at Sears at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Attitude Only at Sears at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Attitude Only at Sears at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Attitude Only at Sears at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.[ Thx to fashion in motion]

L G FASHION WEEK: TORONTO : MARTHE AIME

Marthe Aime : L G Fashion Week : Canada
What we love: leather legwarmers, dressed-up safari garments.

Marthe Aime at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Marthe Aime at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Marthe Aime at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit.

Marthe Aime at LG Fashion Week October 20, 2010. Image courtesy of Peter Lytwyniuk at StudioLit. 

PARIS FASHION WEEK : CHANEL : SPRING 2011

Chanel : Spring 2011 show Highlights

Who can forget Chanel Fall 2010 arctic-themed show that was a roaring success!! It was too spectacular to be excelled and may be that’s the reason behind excitement for Karl Lagerfeld's  Chanel  Spring 2011 Fashion Show presented at the Grand Palais in Paris as every fashionisita wanted to see what will be presented this time.

Chanel Spring 2011 Collection presentation was superb, owing to spectacular setting, iconic designs in grey, pastels and monochrome shades.

Moth-eaten suits, statement jewelery, denim, feathers, tweed and organza featured baeutifully  in collection was head turning. Setting of the show was surreal. A monochrome ornamental garden with fountains along with full orchestra of 80 musicians set the mood.

More than 80 models parading in a schematic way was unique.

Incredibly beautiful clothes like silk dresses finely split in tattered patches, Chanel tweed suits, feather embroidered jacket with almost every design having a thready, feathered edge; was unique.

Chanel Spring 2011 accessories were also among highlight that included long fringes of gold for earrings, feathered and jewelled necklaces, feather fringed tweed bags or tiny gold jewelled cocktail bags and wooden platform heels or glittering tweed boots.

Female models on runway included Karlie Kloss, Erin Wasson and Carmen Kass, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Julia Nobis, Lauren Brown and Bambi Northwood Blyth and three male models were Baptiste and Brad Koenig. Show also grabbed attention for Brad Koenig walking on runway with his two-year-old son wearing matching jackets.

One of most notable moment of this  show was model Ines de la Fressange on Chanel runway in a black sheer floor-length gown, making return to Chanel’s runway after 21 years. On the whole it was a magnificent show 

PARIS FASHION WEEK : SARAH BURTON : SS2011

Alexander Mcqueen SS 2011 collection by : Sarah Burton

Talking about most anticipated show at Paris Fashion Week , it is undoubtedly Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Fashion Show. It is iconic designer Alexander Mcqueen’s  successor and right-hand woman Sarah Burton's  debut Spring Collection.  Sarah Burton’s first Spring Collection for Alexander McQueen opened with model stepping on runway donning tail coat with unfinished edges and peaked shoulders teamed with pants. Unlike Alexander McQueen’s dramatic and dark stage presentation, Sarah went for a nurturing atmosphere with runway of floorboards with grass emerging from between them. Plain white canvas, embroidery, butterfly print, feather adorned skirts, gowns and looks likegown of pleated organza, gown with a breastplate of gilded cornstalks, regal dresses with trains of pheasant feathers, silk ivy coated in black were amazing. Models’ braided hairstyle was also adding to beauty of show. Tops looks of Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 collection included Bandaged chiffon dresses, dramatic sleeveless cream waistcoats adorned with manes of horsehair swinging down the back, gold brocade suits with dressage fringing at the neck and hems, white military frock coats, white broderie anglais dresses featuring beautiful sculpted corset belts of stiff golden leaves and lots more. With Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Paris Fashion Week Collection, Sarah Burton paid homage to late designer Alexander McQueen and proved to be worthy successor to a genuine fashion genius.

PARIS FASHION WEEK : JEAN PAUL GAULTIER : PLUS SIZE MODEL ON RAMP

 Jean Paul Glautier  :Plus Size Beth Ditto Walks Ramp

Plus size Beth Ditto walked Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 runway during Paris Fashion Week.  Earlier also plus size models, size 14 or 16 are seen on runway but Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 presentation was different as Singer/Designer Beth Ditto is around Size 28.

Gossip front woman opened show in a ruffled tulle floral teddy and fishnet stockings along with her performance and closed it in specially made tight floral creation with a glass of Champagne in her hand. Beth Ditto on runway looked fantastic as she cakewalked beautifully.

Other plus size models at Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 Runway included Crystal Renn, Marquita Pring, Natasha Poly, Coco Rocha and Sasha Pivovarova. For Spring 2011, Jean Paul Gaultier took inspiration from Joan Jett and send series of models in Joan Jett spiky wigs and punk inspired collections just like Balmain and Balenciaga presentation.

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2011 collection was eye-catching for number of reasons that include Joan Jett wigs, 3-D shades given to audience with one lens red and one green to see the 3-D prints in all their extraordinary glory, striking combat boots, heavy blue eye shadow and of course, Plus Size models on runway.

Opening the show were models clad in black lace, red leather and fishnet stockings followed with models donning jackets with squared off shoulders, nautical stripes, lace, chiffon, tiny frilled underwear. Palm leave printed pleated silks and floral prints also made their way on runway along with black sheer, lacy numbers completed with corsets, bigger knickers and pleated capes.

On the whole, Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 Collection was stylish and making it attention grabbing were curvy models on runway.

PARIS FASHION WEEK : SPRING SUMMER 2011 : MANISH ARORA

                                                                                            

 With structured shapes contorting the natural silhouette, bright, bold colours, dazziling embellishment and body armour, it’s easy to see why pop’s most colourful starlets turn to Manish Arora for a show stopping outfit, on and off the stage.

Transporting some of his structured shoulders, silhouettes and circle embellishment from his previous collection, the models marched down the catwalk looking like beautifully dressed futuristic, Amazonian warriors. Colours were more neon and clashing than the previous seasons muted shades, with orange, yellow and aqua being the main colour palette. Dresses rained supreme, and were teamed with knee high socks, that gave the outfits a softer, more playful feel. Futuristic ‘Croydon ponytails’, gold body and face armour complemented the dresses and the ‘pretty/tough’ aesthetic.

The Indian designer does not simply hold a catwalk show - he creates an entire fantasy world. His spring/summer 2011 collection was a case in point.
Held in the Salle Wagram, once a famous Parisian boxing arena, the show featured extraordinary beading, multicoloured patterns in Krishna blue and temple gold, shoes encrusted with flowers and gilded straps which wound round the legs like a python, and a series of crystal dresses and separates inspired by the 1960s Miami art of Hiroshi Nagai, with beaded hats shaped like the gas-guzzling cars of the era.
The spectacle played out to the most bizarre music - a drummer and guitarist, accompanied by the musician and composer, Marc Chouarain, playing the theremin, a weird electronic instrument which works on a magnetic field and produces a wild, wailing whistle as hands are wafted, waved or juggled over it.
Extraordinarily, this trio pounded through a bizarre medley of the Peter Gunn theme, Paint it Black , a few James Bond soundtracks and a thundering Led Zeppelin single, as the models dazzled in LED circuitry and crystals.[thanks to style.com,self service,telegraph uk]