KENZO: PARIS S/S11
As we entered the Cirque d’hiver to witness the 40th birthday show, the space captivated our attention – normally a circus space, the roof was painted like a canopied tent…
MIU MIU: PARIS S/S 11
As people were gearing up to watch the live streaming of the show, and we all filed in to the darkened wooden floored room, we all waited with anticipation for…
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: PARIS S/S 11
It was never going to be easy taking the helm at a house where the designer was so successful, and so defined the brand and its women in every way.…
LOUIS VUITTON: PARIS S/S 11
As the heavy red curtain rose on the stage and the dark space revealed the three tigers that stood guard at the mouth of the exit of the catwalk, we…
VALENTINO: PARIS S/S 11
As the lights rose and the finale girls strolled onto the catwalk, you really got a sense of how much more resolved this Valentino collection was, everyone excited commenting on…
CHANEL: PARIS S/S 11
So as we entered Karl World/Chanel Land we knew we were in for a treat. A monochrome Versailles topiary garden with three, yes three fountains and as we spun around…
YSL: PARIS S/S 11
Okay at YSL this season the expectation for the house was huge and after a few seasons of a more experimental approach this show delivered 110 percent. It was focused,…
CHLOE: PARIS S/S 11
This season Hannah managed to strip right back, and presented a focused, clear, modern and slick vision for the brand. This girl was empowered but still feminine, with clean crisp…
UNGARO: PARIS S/S 11
My dearest Anna was in the Ungaro presentation, but as I searched around I could not find her anywhere – so I am blogging the others. Gorgeous evening wear under…
STELLA MCCARTNEY: PARIS S/S 11
Oranges and lemons says the bells of St Clements- yeah yeah, the print bought this little ditty to mind. Huge graphic slices all over the body and lots of bold…
JOHN GALLIANO: PARIS S/S 2011
Okay this is the scene outside the show of John Galliano – a theatre presentation where everyone pressed hard against each other to see the show. A rather frightening beginning,…
CELINE: PARIS S/S 2011
The anticipation at Celine was tangible, everyone was so excited about what was to come next and she absolutely didn’t disappoint. It had absolute clarity and purity, it could be…
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER: PARIS S/S 2011
Beth Ditto owning the runway at Jean Paul Gaultier! By Sophia Neophitou
COMME DES GARCONS: PARIS S/S 2011
The wonderful world of Rei Kawakubo never disappoints. She challenges herself with such vigour every season. Just to witness this vision is like being part of a privileged happening. This season…
SONIA RYKIEL: PARIS S/S 2011
Sonia Rykiel always brings a smile to my face so full of energy and French joi de vivre – such a a Parisian attitude skipping down the catwalk, blowing kisses…