OH MY GAULTIER

the Gaultier exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum. ALL kinds of glamazing.

MJ x LV: el FIN

Louis Vuitton Spring 2014 -

Marc Jacobs last sleay-son.

PARIS: FW13

picks from Paris Fashion Week. Can't get enough of these three...

Haider Ackermann FW13

Huge. Fan. Always find this sort of magical hard/soft, masculine/feminine balance from Ackermann that presents a certain aesthetic that I really feel + relate to. This season was ooon. point.

 The look was rough but strong; not without the power shoulder he perfects every season. Haider's woman does not need direction or take orders from anyone. She is effortlessly who she is.

This was a collection with obvious military influence. The details were everything : Shearling jackets with strong collars played along with the belted trend, yet maintained a uniqueness that didn't feel overdone. My current favorite pant shape was done in different fabrics + textures (favorites were the chocolate croc print and metallic printed trouser) that fit perfectly-imperfectly into the stupidly cool zippered boots.

Stella McCartney FW13

Stella (!!!)

This was a feel good collection from start to finish. I absolutely adore what the Stella woman represents. The pieces she sent down the runway were a clean, easy, no-fuss freedom. McCartney is confidence. There are few collections where the models look proud + powerful walking down the runway, and this is hands down one of them. In my obvious/overstated current love for menswear it's not hard to see why my jaw was pretty much on the ground as I clicked through looks. The platform motorcycle boot is a prominent trend of Fall 2013 and I don't hate it (at all!) 

Aaand this cashmere sweatsuit? I mean. I just can't help it.

Givenchy FW13

This collection.

Rock n' roll gypsy with a hard feminine edge. Riccardo Tisci describes his fall 2013 season as "one of the most fun collections I've done in my career." The colors, shapes + textures expressed exactly that. This was a passion project from Tisci + easily one of the most exciting collections of Fall 2013. The details were hypnotic.

Florals found life in tough motorcycle jackets + fell into flowing gypsy skirts. The streetwear side of Givenchy remained strong in oversize sweatshirts + bomber jackets tied around the waist. Florals, plaid, lace + (my favorite from Resort 13) patchwork told a story of a rebellious romance. Some of my highlights were the black, long-sleeve jumpsuit, floral bombers, (always love the) graphic sweatshirts +  motorcycle jackets with just enough detail.

 + can we have a quick moment of silence for miss Erin Wasson slaying her head to toe patchwork...

SOME FAVORITES FROM

the past two days of Paris Fashion Week:

Balenciaga FW13

One of (if not the most) anticipated show of the season, post Wang takeover. The mostly black + white collection delivered in silhouette, structure + respect for the houses' archives. Even Cathy Horyn found positive words for Wang, "The New York designer can certainly build on these clothes for next season, adding color and maybe more decoration, but if he continues to strike that modern balance between couture and the street, he will renew a great name — and win over doubters." 
I love the shape + texture of the cracked paint knit and the velvet/lace pant + fox hair jacket combo. Would do some seriously bizarre things for those pants ...

Isabel Marant FW13

I can't help it, luh me some Marant.

She stuck (for the most part) to solids for this season in cream, navy + black. The signature laid-back layers once again redefine what effortless looks like. A quick shoutout for the booties everyone and their mother will be wearing next year. The monotone cream looks, the cut out knits + jackets are so Cali cool. As a pants chick I'm hardcore crushing on these denim with leather accents and the relaxed pair with the perfect studded belt. True life: I Mawant everything.

Maison Martin Margiela FW13

In the middle of my oversize phase + Margiela is giving me large and in charge (I mean. Check out these sleeves.) Loving these wide-legs with the paint stripes down the sides + the full pinstripe look. I just wanna drown myself in this chunky knit with the huge elbow detail. Deal with it.

Rick Owens FW13

The theme of his fall collection was "battle-scarred heroism". Ain't nobody got time for battle with homegirl with the collar up to her forehead. The insane collar look falls to close second favorite behind this superhero-shearling-vest situation. I need.

THE EDITORIAL : BOLD SHOULDER

I am in love with the boxy/boyfriend/oversize jacket look (perfected, as usual by the boss lady herself) + it was done too well in the below editorial for the March issue of Vogue Paris.

Isabeli Fontana by David Sims for Vogue Paris March 2013

(Quick pause for these Céline leather pants...)

Power shoulder 101 (+ I'm 102% on board.)

Get the look from River Island with texture or without, Zara (would probably buy a size or 2 bigger), T by Alexander Wang and Lanvin (I wish!).