Nicholas Ghesquiere speaks with Suzy Menkes

I absolutely adore Balenciaga. All, the time. The construction, the materials... if you're interested in Ghesquiere for Balenciaga, watch this.

Paris catch-up: YSL

I know it's delayed but here are my favourites from the show:

How did the models see beyond their nose-skimming fringes?? looked hot still.love these big bell sleeves :

hint of blue is yummy. my colour of the moment.
the mannish trousers look relaxed but chic
sheer blouse teamed with the most fabulous trousers

Love for Giambattista

Photographs: Sonny Vandevelde

For me, Giambattista Valli connotes: exquisite, yummy and edible fashions. This show is no different.

Photographs: Marcio Madeira: Vogue.com

Photograph: Greg Kessler: Vogue.com

Lacroix A/W 08-09

more regal treats:
oh love this coat..
more feathers yum!i like the structure of this, very cute and prom-ey!:

lush:

blooming Comme des Garcons <3

fringing, bloomers, pleats and ruffles! what don't i like??

favourites from the show:

Up close & personal with Viktor & Rolf

aren't they beautiful.....?

love these, maybe best in the cherry tone.

*squeal* ->

courtesy of Vogue.com

Paris catch-up: Balenciaga

So it seems the aysmmetric/big-slit-up-one-leg is a common theme. Jutting waists and circular raglan sleeves - love it.

Alexander McQueen <3

So it appears I consistently fall in love anything bird-inspired (ironically I hate certain bird species - namely pigeons - they put bird species to shame and should go away) but we know I loved the whole ostrich thing last season, now Alexander McQueen re-introduces the peacock into my life. What a royal show! Yes, McQueen you always inspire and always make me fall for your designs... one of my favourite ever designers and he didn't fail with this season's show.

Backstage photos courtesy of Vogue:


stunning ->
absolutely adore these two pieces:
(Remind you of anyone? Queen Elizabeth I perhaps?)

Paris catch-up continued: Maison Martin Margiela

Beginning the show with an unconventional body suit layered with an asymmetric fishnet dress, Margiela mish-mashed expectations with a stunning black dress cut to the thigh on one side - yet loosely fitted on the other:

I desperately want this!!! But, back to the show...

Exaggerated (and i mean exaggerated) necklines were the key feature paired with diagonal layering: