MARTIN GRANT COLLECTION PHOTOS Martin Grant's broad idea for Spring was strong color and graphic lines. An impeccable black shift dress sliced with bold windowpane panels of hot pink was simple but intense. Clothes were very ladylike but there was a sporty theme in the color-blocking, as well as in the perforated leather cut into…
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…
ROLAND MOURET COLLECTION PHOTOS French fashion designer, Roland Mouret was born in Lourdes, France but currently resides in London. He presented his latest collection at the Hôtel Westin, with the runway a room with floor to ceiling mirrors and chandeliers creating a dramatic visual effect. Mouret showed off a collection of body-hugging dresses, loose flowing…
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…
SEOUL'S 10 COLLECTION PHOTOS This season 10 of Korea's top designers got together to showcase their latest collections, with a champagne cocktail and viewing at Paris's famed Hotel de Crillon. All designers from Seoul's Fashion Week, there are talks to present the collections also at New York and London fashion week in future season. Some…
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…
TIM VAN STEENBERGEN COLLECTION PHOTOS Designer Tim Van Steenbergen showcased his spring/summer 2011 collection at the Bataclan in Paris this season. He showed a modern collection with primarily neutral colors, as seems the trend this season, pairing his draped and rather minimalistic designs with red sunglasses, hairbands and the odd eccentric hat. The few white…
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD COLLECTION PHOTOS British designer, Vivienne Westwood, entitled her spring/summer 2011 collection "The Only One" which is all about her message, to save the planet. The first look that came out was a pouf in a luscious red silk renaissance looking garbage bag dress. It looked like the collection was made out of found…
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…
