Sharp lines and rapturous curves — they comprise both calligraphy and couture. So perhaps it makes sense that Jean Paul Gaultier, a master at working a theme, connected the dots. The result was a collection that was often beautiful, even though multiple subplots weakened the core message.
Where once Gaultier might have had his way with feathers and embroideries, here he ornamented the clothes with bold graceful strokes, swirling florid lines around the seductive, leg-baring slash of a cocktail dress or the border of a sweeping white gown. The script shtick proved intrinsic to construction as in a black-and-white lace dress that also appeared to have been inspired by cathedral arches. Countering such feminine curvature, Gaultier offered plenty of the his-for-her persuasion inspired not only by the strict side of artistic penmanship but by Klaus Nomi, the cultish German opera singer who died of AIDS in 1983. Gaultier had the performer’s exaggerated V-shaped tuxedo in mind when designing his own suitings, including the sharp-shouldered smoking that opened the show.
Nor did Gaultier stop with the contrasts there. Rather, he worked a good-girl-bad-girl motif, most obviously in a single item: a terrific black-and-white dress, angelic in front and a bit devilish in back. Otherwise, the bad-girl burlesque routine grew tiresome. As for yet another motif, the toreador, it offered some winners, including a spectacular chain mail jacket. As a collection, all of this made for too much going on, with no one message carrying the day, as if Gaultier were uncharacteristically unsure of his first instincts. That said, women wear clothes one by one, and Gaultier delivered his share of stars.
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There's something very sexy when a woman has just left the shower. Maybe it's the tendrils of water snaking across her skin, the way her body glows in the light, or perhaps the sexy curls of the hair across the face and shoulders. Well Armani has captured this style in his new collection, as it features women who look like they've barely dried off after slathering on the Imperial Leather. Models strutted around with wavy, snaky hair and the soft waves are easy to replicate at home. A style like this strangely works on hair which ISN'T just washed- see after the jump for how to do this look at home.
Zac Posen's runway show illustrated how bold fuchsia and frosted purple can work for everyone, no matter what your skin tone. Models strutted down the runway with flawless ultraviolet lips that shimmered, and showed us that frosted lips have made a return. If you're new to this look you may want to start in small steps- read how to after the jump.
Colonial chic seems to be the watchword on the Ralph Lauren runway as model meandered their way down in white linen slacks and khaki prints, with over sized gold jewellery adding colour to the look. Faux natural was the keyword in the beauty stakes, with artfully arranged tresses and naturally nude makeup. Models looked faintly flushed with peachy blush and appealed to be wearing zero makeup. Read on for how to achieve their lovely look.
