Welcome to Day 2 of "Paris Fashion Week." There were 3 big ticket shows today from the City of Lights.
"Dries Van Noten Spring Summer 2013"
55 pieces were shown on the catwalk set to the music of Amy Winehouse's "Black To Back" and Sonic Youth, "Superstar." Van Noten stated, “I wanted to go back to having fun with clothes. It has that kind of men’s wear/women’s wear, kind of grungy, spontaneous feel.”
I'm not a fan of the grunge look however if you enjoy mixing prints with floral and wearing loose comfortable clothing, Dries Van Noten shows you how it's done. His collection featured one too many plaid button-down shirt and pieces that looked manly but were constucted in light fabrics giving the clothes a feminie feel. Organa skirts had plenty of embellishments worn over metallic jackets.
P.S. How cool is the invite? It was made from silver~leaf.
"Gareth Pugh Spring Summer 2013"
The invite for the show:
Placed along the runway were dry ice and smoke machines. When the smoke machines went off the so did the music. The show's soundtrack was set to a capella rendition of the Spanish song "Llorando" -- made famous in David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive." First up on the runway --- I didn't know quite know what to expect BUT I certainly wasn't expecting this:
A sleeveless noir gown crowned with a two-foot mourner's veil. Later I found out Gareth was paying homage to Diane Pernet.
The color black dominated several pieces which is an usual color choice for spring. There were plenty of flared trousers, leather capes and a grey colored pantsuit followed by a high-necked red colored suede dress.
It was a very dark and sinister collection. The British designer said "he drew inspiration from the worlds of flamenco and cockfighting for his latest spring look, built around a sober palette of black, white, ice blue and blood red." Don't worry, I didn't quite get it either. All that kept popping in my mind was Mortica Adams.
"Guy Laroche"
This collection was simply fantastic. The show opened to "Wouldn't It Be Good" by The Beach Boys and it was all retro sex appeal as key pieces included plunging necklines, showing your mid-riff and halter style crops tops. I totally adore these 2 outfits from the collection:
Colors included navy blended with aqua and pastel. Crepe and silk was used for most of the pieces.
The French-Swedish fashion designer Marcel Marongiu stated he was inspired by Frank Gehry-- which explains the use of contemporary panels and sculptured lines which was clearly seen in his collection and even in the platform shoes that came with a metal heel.
The collection may have been inspired by architecture but all I could think of was the French Riviera. Très Chic!
"Thierry Mugler"
The venue for Mugler's SS13 was held at the Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine.
Lady Gaga who has been a muse for the fashion house sent along a new, unreleased single for the soundtrack titled “Cake,” that played during the show. Nicola Formichetti, the creative director drew inspiration from the Far East. The show opened with a brown winged shoulder dress.
Other pieces included skin tight dresses with protruding peplum style tops.
How cute are those aqua colored sandals?! The company also unveiled a new handbag collection on the runway and will be selling high end handbags, clutches and totes. Below is a picture of "The Naboo Bag" inspired by their fashion house's muse-- Lady Gaga’s buttocks. And no, I'm not making that up!
Tomorrow: Day 3: Paris Fashion Week.
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
