AGANOVICH COLLECTION PHOTOS Serbian designer Aganovich (Nana Aganovich) and design partner Brooke Taylor presented their Spring/Summer 2011 collection in the courtyard of the Hotel de Crosilles with and massive rusty anchor in the middle of the cobblestone area. The show was presented with an avant-guarde window installation of mannequins with water sprinkling down as the…
AMAYA ARZUAGA COLLECTION PHOTOS Spanish designer Amaya Arzuaga, born in Lerma, showcased an interesting array of angular and cylindric designs supported by wire framework for her Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Despite the beauty of the artfully constructed collection, it was let down by the high heels that were almost impossible to walk in. The collection had a a…
ATSURO TAYAMA COLLECTION PHOTOS Designer Atsuro Tayama was born in Kunanoto, Japan and studied at the Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. In 1983, Tayama had started his own womenswear label. This year he shows his spring/summer 2011 women's collection featuring floaty ruffled white cottons, with a child-like appeal and some more sophisticated draped looks in…
For her Spring/Summer 2011 collection, Portuguese fashion designer Fatima Lopes featured a range of 50s style off -the-shoulder tops, collarless mini dresses, skimpy swim suits, sheer dresses and structured mini skirts. FATIMA LOPES COLLECTION PHOTO - Fashion week coverage and videos directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine Video Footage by Ghislain Mirat, Video edit by…
GROUND ZERO COLLECTION PHOTOS The Ground Zero presentation was held at a hotel/bar called Le Magnifique. They had staged a unique presentation featuring neon lights, mirrors and clothes printed excessively with swear words. There were large t-shirts and blouses that had cartoon bear faces sewn on and everyone loved the bright colored plastic patent shoes.…
GUSTAVO LINS COLLECTION PHOTOS Gustavo Lins Spring 2011 collection has an architectural, yet modern aesthetic to the pieces for this upcoming seaason. Silhouettes are quite structured and clean cut, yet with a relaxed approach to the fabrics. Gustavo continues his inspiration from the Japanese Kimono with an emphasis also on drapery. -Fashion week coverage directed…
INGRID VLASOV COLLECTION Ingrid Vlasov's latest collection was feminine and flowing, with dramatic long dresses printed with oversized chain patterns giving off a ethnic feel while maintaining her modern aesthetic. The black and white geometrically inspired pieces at the end were more sophisticated. One of our favorites was the flowing long black and white dress…
LUIS BUCHINHO COLLECTION PHOTOS Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho presented his spring/summer collection at the Lycée Henri IV. His collection had a very modern aesthetic, graphic textures and an elegant approach to styling. Buchinho was inspired by elements of asymmetry, texture and movement. His color palette consists mainly of black, soft greys, chocolate browns, nudes and…
LUTZ COLLECTION PHOTOS For this upcoming season Spring 2011 collection Lutz drew its inspiration from a simple t-shirt, creating a more structured garment, and using textured fabrics to create asymmetrical looks draped over leggings. Greens, greys and blacks dominated the collection, which was modern and wearable. LUTZ BACKSTAGE PHOTOS - Fashion week coverage and videos…
MAL AIMÉE COLLECTION PHOTOS Former designers to Nina Ricci, Léonie Hostettler and Marius Borgeaud are the designers that created Mal-Aimee . For their debut collection, they presented at the Hotel Crillon in Paris, mixing sculpted body suits with capes, biker pants and fitted structured dresses in a variety of prints. Focusing on sheer and shiny fabrics, the…
MANISH ARORA COLLECTION Indian designer Manish Arora, who is based in New Delhi, shows off his avant-garde, spring/summer 2011 collection at Paris’ Fashion Week. Arora describes his collection as “futuristic baroque” and his inspirations come from Hiroshi Nagai's art work. Models walked out in bright colored latex leggings, sequined dresses, big shiny gold horns that…
PAULE KA COLLECTION PHOTOS Founder and designer of Paule Ka, Serge Cajfinger presented his latest collection at his Parisian boutique on Rue St Honoré. The geometric patterns and elegant cuts had a retro-chic vibe, with strong prints, bold colors and lines. - Fashion week coverage and videos directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine …
PAUL & JOE COLLECTION Paul & Joe 's designer, Sophie Albou, included everything she loves in this collection: color, freshness and prints. The flirty and fun collection featured bright sunny colors like tangerine and sunflower yellow. Sexy and cute, "kitten" print was used on jackets, shorts and dresses and floral prints looked fresh on a full-length…
RUNDHOLZ COLLECTION PHOTOS Carsten and Lenka Rundholz are the aspirational design duo behind Rundholz. Rundholz collections have been designed from their home in the secluded German country side since 1993. Designed for the independant woman in mind, the collection is creative yet comfortable, with a delightfully eccentric twist. - Fashion week coverage and videos directed…
SHARON WAUCHOB COLLECTION PHOTOS Designer Sharon Wauchob featured her spring/summer 2011 collection with the idea of being elegant yet still being yourself. With that in mind, Wauchob featured a beautiful and luxurious collection of ladylike accessories, pleats and lace and intertwining them with her sharp minimalism. Sticking to the use of black and white, and…
SHIATZY CHEN COLLECTION Hong Kong-based Shiatzy Chen showed transparent looks with Asian-influenced variations. Ultra-short babydoll dresses with Mao collars with Chinese designs and transparent chiffon with ruffly bloomers. the Neutral colors popped against the shocking pink runway, showing off the sumptuous fabrics. Feminine and modern there was a nice attention to detail in the…
ZUCCA COLLECTION PHOTOS Japanese designer, Akira Onozuka, had worked with the famous Issey Miyake honing his skills in preparation for the start of his own label in 1988 called Zucca. In 1989, Onozuka had his first international debut in Paris. This year he showcased a stunning spring/summer 2011 collection at the Couvent des Cordeliers, opening…
GASPARD YURKIEVICH COLLECTION PHOTOS Parisian born designer, Gaspard Yurkievich, showcased his spring collection at the Pavillon Alexandre III Pont des Champs-Elysées. Walking down a runway strewn with paper confetti, models wore a collection of rather casual clothes with a variety of textures including lace, denim, leather and silk, with an earthy color palette. The show…
