Issey Miyake, Isabel Marant, Haider Ackermann

I am obsessed with this collection! First of all, I really appreciate the bright, saturated colors. Finally, looks that strike a balance between color and neutrals! The first look is kind of weird... it's a suit, but you can like, do judo in it. How strange! Apparently the fit and flexibility was demonstrated by some martial arts masters (that's why that first model is so short). Next favorites are the second to last and last looks.

You know, I think what attracts many people to Isabel Marant is the unpretentiousness of her clothing. This is fashion at its easiest, its most relaxed. And her boots are always awesome. I'm sure people will be DIYing these!


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Reading articles with titles like Astragaloside IV improved intracellular calcium handling in hypoxia-reoxygenated cardiomyocytes via the sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca-ATPase* is not how I want to spend my morning.

Instead:



I really wish The Bird and the Bee were more popular. They're pretty awesome.

I've got two more posts on Paris Fashion Week coming up soon. Woot?

* Don't worry, I don't know what it means either.

Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garcons

This man is a genius. And I don't think I can even explain why. I adore the first two looks, mainly because he takes something so obviously masculine -- a slouchy menswear suit that doesn't even look like it's been tailored for a woman -- and wraps the legs in something incredibly feminine -- garters. I have to say that this may be the most artful combination of masculine and feminine that I've seen in a while.

I'm not the biggest fan of Vivienne Westwood, but I truly enjoyed this collection. Favorites include the gigantic scarf/blankets and the printed jacket (#5); it looks like abstracted peacock feathers or something.

For the first time since middle school or so (true story), I can say that I really loved Comme des Garcons. Cheeky trompe-l'oeil on the shoes and capes, weird kerchief hems and hair wrapped up like bouquets of flowers. Yum.

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Rick Owens, Nina Ricci, Ann Demeulemeester

Honestly, what can I say about Rick Owens that hasn't already been said? You know everyone likes it. You know you like it. And you should.

Most bloggers showed the dresses with trains from Theyskens' last showing, but I'd rather focus on the separates. I love the sinister vibe these clothes gave off -- I wonder if he's sending a message? Regardless, Theyskens really pulled off a beautiful collection; I bet the higher-ups at Nina Ricci are kicking themselves.

Oh Ann, you'll always have my heart. The corsets made of belts, studs everywhere...

...and the draping. If only I could afford any of this stuff. :(

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