Wearing: turban style headband (H&M), black cardigan (my Nana), strapless flower print dress (Vintage), grey thigh high stocking (A.A), black strappy wedges (Vintage), necklaces (bird, cross & heart; various), lightning bolt ring
Aside from Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano is my favorite designer. These two top my list, absolutely. Especially, a John Galliano runway show. The makeup, the hair, the set, the theatrics, the man never seizes to impress. As is the case with his Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection which was shown in Paris yesterday at the grand Opera Comique, with Maria Lani (an artist and self-proclaimed actress) being the muse of the evening.
Often John Galliano puts on the show that people tend to love or hate. Some thinking his theatrics can draw away from the fashion aspect... and in some cases it can, I won't deny, however that was not the case for the designers most recent show at Paris Fashion Week. Even finishing off with a burst of gold confetti... who doesn't love anything gold and glittery?
The shows opening consisted of many different styles of trench and pea coats. Short, long, transparent, opaque in a neutral color palette and often paired with harem pants, which by the looks of things is a trend still only just beginning. Two of my favorite jackets from the collection are pictured above, featuring a lace trim on one, and snakeskin on the other.
Brighter colors were then introduced, sometimes being paired with the neutral jackets, in layered skirts, dresses and tons of draping, as well as some elaborate patterning thrown in. All the while keeping the drama within the makeup, hair and lots of crazy hats...
A lot a very sheer fabrics were used, and were shown more toward the end of the show in terms of very long, very sheer, very simple or very decorative evening dresses...
As with all Galliano fashion shows, it was a real show, and a great one at that. There was great use of colors and fabrics, Oh, and the hats, wraps and veils... I die.
I think above all my favorite look of the show is the one above. I love the all the draping, layering and deep red shade, not to mention how chic Georgina Greenville looks with that Chinese-style umbrella. Overall, another John Galliano hit in my books, like I said the man never seizes to amaze.
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Well since I have mounds of homework that I've been seriously procrastinating, I guess this is enough fashion blogging for tonight...time to hit the books, again...
XXX
-the style whxre
Galliano runway show images courtesy of style.com
