Posted 1 year, 7 months ago. on October 4, 2010 by Joanna

Moving away from a nun inspired fall, designer Stefano Pilati debuted a collection of ruffles, bold lines and sharp tailoring for spring 2011 collection of Yves Saint Laurent. With accents of vibrant colors such as shocking pink, orange and blue hues, belted dresses and two pieces dominated the runway for a dark spring outing.
Posted 1 year, 7 months ago. on October 4, 2010 by Joanna

The spring 2011 collection from Chloe proved to be a minimalist outing with clean silhouettes, sheer materials and Grecian inspired gowns commanding the runway. With a subdued color palette of brown, white and black, designer Hannah MacGibbon incorporated leather tops, high collars and sheer outerwear for a new season of languid refinement.
Posted 1 year, 7 months ago. on October 4, 2010 by Joanna

Inspired by menswear tailoring, the spring 2011 collection from Stella McCartney once again showcased the juxtaposition of the masculine and feminine–a common theme for this Paris Fashion Week. In addition to the tuxedo style jackets, citrus prints, high slit dresses and denim blazers also made an appearance on the runway.
Posted 1 year, 7 months ago. on October 3, 2010 by Joanna

The spring outing from Givenchy was dark–not that it comes as any surprise with Riccardo Tisci’s well known gothic aesthetic. This season, however, brought an introduction of leopard, zippers and sheer pants. Among sharply tailored blazers, cross motifs, ruffles and billowing silhouettes also made an appearance on the runway culminating in a distinctly somber yet visionary collection.
Posted 1 year, 7 months ago. on October 3, 2010 by Joanna

As always, the spring 2011 show from John Galliano proved to be one with drama and theatrics. The latest collection from the Gibraltarian-British designer was inspired by Maria Lani, an early twentieth century muse to artists who conned them into painting her portrait under the guise of being an actress. Each look represented a portrait in its own unique way complete with bold prints, vibrant colors and voluminous silhouettes.
Posted 1 year, 7 months ago. on October 3, 2010 by Joanna

Costume National created a splash at Paris Fashion Week with a spring outing of bold vibrant colors, simple silhouettes and plunging necklines. Sweeping dresses and skirts were a dominant force on the runway as well as sheer tops paired with tailored pants.