HAUTE COUTURE (PARIS): DIOR FALL 2011

Earlier this week Dior put his first - not including John Galliano, haute couture runway show on in Paris. Many scrutinizers of Galliano had been awating this event to see whether or not the designer would be showcased in Dior's collection... and also to see if Dior would be any good without him. 

The whole show had a whimsical, theatrical theme that suggested a great deal of inspiration from the clowns (possibly the circus). As with any other couture collection by any designer - you will either love it or hate it... quite like marmite. I  loved it. 

Okay, so you may not get me walking down the street in any of these eye catching gowns any time soon, but I think I will definitely be taking ideas portrayed in the collection into my wardobe - clashing colours, patterns & textures. I think this is definitely going to be co ordinated into the highstreet shops & popular culture later on this winter ... we have already seen Nicola Roberts work clashing patterns in her recently new debut single - beat of my drum.

 

In my opinion, the house of Dior definitely proved that Galliano was only half (if that) of the brains of their past lusted after couture collections - Galliano's past assistants certainly had a large role to play in the duo's success. At the end of the show, Bill Gaytmen (who was Gallianos assistant for 15 years, and was in charge of overseeing this collection) stepped out with Susanna Venegas (his first assistant) for recognition and a well deserved applause. 

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Berlin Fashion Week. 5 - 10 July 2011

So as some of you may know... Berlin Fashion Week is starting today!!! The week will be set off with SHOW 0711 at 19:30 (Berlin time that is...) that will continue each and every day of the fabulous fashion event. Each evening SHOW 0711 will be showcasing 4 - 5 of their labels / designers collections. 

Collections I will personally be looking out for include: 

BARRE NOIRE (BERLIN) WITH THE SPRING / SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION.

LENA HASIBETHER (BIELEFELD) WITH THE TROMP - LOEIL ll1 COLLECTION.

Both collections are sure to bring something unusual, quirky and to die for to the catwalks and will definitely be setting some trends for next Spring / Summer. 

For a full list of the designers that will be on show visit : www.show0711.com 

...and remember to keep visiting  Typedupthoughts.blogspot.com for a full coverage of the highlights from Berlin Fashion week 2011. 

Until then, for any more information regarding BFW then visit the official website: 

http://www.fashion-week-berlin.com/de/

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NEW COLLECTION: JIL SANDER - NAVY FALL 2011

JIL SANDER has recently given us 'frugalista's' something to look forward too. By this I mean that for all us fashion obsessed people  - who unfortunately may not have the bank balances that mean we are able to afford  a high end designer wardrobe, Jil Sander has created a collection called Navy that will keep our bank balances happy, whilst fulfilling our lust for the latest designer item. 

In the first sneak peak of her fall 2011 (A/W 2011) collection we have been graced with an eclectic vibe of feminine, laid - back masculinity.  The look is very effortless whilst still being tailored and comes across very boyish apart from the selection of eased and comfortable fabrics. Basically think wool coats with chino's, silk shirts, brogues and a bit of fancy jersey here & there. 

We are yet to see the full collection. But a quiet word from me to you... expect to see a lot of muted colours to go with the overall relaxed chic look with hints of bold colours like Red, Green & burnt orange and possibly fuschia fitted in to the tailored designs here and there. 

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