Balmain Fall 2013

Balmain Fall 2013

Designer Olivier Rousteing of Balmain delivered a Fall 2013 collection rich in visual ambiance combined with majestic artiness. Nonchalant ease was paired with hints of haughtiness. Intoxicating, a work encoded into Balmain's DNA continued to reign supreme.
Strong, dominant, powerhouse silhouettes reminiscent of the 80s were unleashed onto the runway with full prowess. An ebony, butter soft, leather, plunge, peplum jacket was drawn together with a Japanese inspired obi waist cincher. This was teamed with man repellent, moire harem pants which tapered at the ankle. The languid pants softened the severely structured jacket.
An ivory, peak shoulder, angora knit featured overblown sleeves married with tarnished silver baroque dhoti pants, bronze cummerbund and gargantuan chandelier earrings grazing the collarbone.
Futuristic, sci-fi burnished molten knits with ribbed collars and cuffs are forthcoming wardrobe staples. Shoulders continued to command plenty of attention much to fans jubilance no doubt.
A piquant, fuchsia and claret mini tulip skirt in silk charmeuse was cleverly draped with sinuous tailoring. A rigid, moto cross inspired, quilted diamond blouse and boxing belt featuring chrome centerpiece completed the look. Hip high suede, black boots were construed as pants or second skin leggings.
A one shoulder, bouffant sleeved asymmetrical blouse in mauve and fuchsia added plenty of zing to the collection. Think the artist Prince meets 80s pop princess. Quilted black leather booties with center back zip exposure are a sure sell out.
Iridescent, glittery 3 piece suiting comprised of a play on proportions, long layered waistcoat, cropped structured blazer and MC Hammer inspired pants just beckoning for models to bust a move at the end of the runway. This collection is for no wallflower. Garments come with a colossal price tag to match. No doubt high street stores such as Topshop, Asos, Zara and Urban Outfitters will be quick to emulate Balmain's trends for the season. Suitable for those on a shoestring budget yet still aspire to the Balmain  aesthetic.
Flamboyant combination consisting of ornate jackets, blouses and pants oozed of ostentation.
The colour palette comprised primarily of jewel tones including ruby, emerald, sapphire and sugilite.
Closing runway looks included Elizabeth Erm modelling a striking silk charmeuse, claret, mullet maxi, with folds reminiscent of Nicolas Ghesquiere's Fall 2009 RTW Collection.The maxi was twinned with a leather blouson featuring quilted, turtleneck bib, sheer opulence.

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