PFW Day Seven & Eight

We’re getting closer to the end and I can finally see the light. Day seven my favorites were Balenciaga, Ottolinger, and Valentino. Starting off with Balenciaga, I’ve been very hesitate to write on this brand because of the scandal that happened last year but I see that Denma is making an effort to correct this mistake. While their couture collections are my favorite there was something about their spring ready to wear that I enjoyed. Denma stated that this season was the most person show he’s done. Highlighting the staples he’s brought to the brand like the over sized coats, big shoulders, and military camo. I loved that the opening and closing of the show were made up of upcycled materials. Taking old evening gowns to create the ones that descended down the runway. The ending wedding dress was beautiful and I love that Denma’s husband was the one modeling it.

Ottolinger was another brand that I think stayed relatively the same but I enjoyed the collection very much. I love the denim with the croc print on it, the robot anatomy printed garments, and the lace pieces that look shredded. Here you see the continued collaboration with puma as well.

Valentino this season focused on women’s freedom to express themselves. To be very honest with you the end of the show was my favorite, the red looks truly expressed the main focus of the collection. There were cutouts to show the skin underneath but in a way to embrace the beauty of femininity.

Although I had various brands ticked off for day eight the one I was most excited by was Mugler. Let’s take a moment to focus on Paris Hilton. Anyways, the chiffon trails of fabric being fanned away from the model was all the drama I needed to fall for this collection. Reminiscent of octopus tentacles it gave off Beyonce energy. The resin body plates were done so well that when I saw them in clear I really hoped it was glass.

Maison Margiela is a house I often strayed away from writing about because I’m intimidated by them and they’re still a brand I’m trying to understand. That being said I couldn’t finish this post without writing about them because the collection was that perfect that you must know about it. Starting off in black tailored looks it only led us to 50s-esque gowns. It was creative and something different from other designers this season but I guess that’s just how Margiela always is, in their own lane. I love the various scraps used to construct the gowns because it gave such a modern take on a traditional style.

PFW Day Seven

Lanvin was one of the brands that brought jewel tones to the runway this season. Jewel tones for the fall is always my favorite as it brings a sort of sophistication which is what was done here. Inspired by their venue, the collection was tailored and uniformed.

Straying away from the numerous brands that have been going in the simple elegant route, Ottolinger brough Gen Z vibes. At first glance the collection to me reminded me of the styles and attire of female characters within a video game. The designers used terms like “solar panel chic” and “sporty mission girl” to the describe the collection and I think it’s perfect. Utilitarian, edgy, and very much moto styles are taking over and Ottolinger did a wonderful job showcasing it here.

Valentino took inspiration from a youthful outlook on fashion. Thinking how does the younger generation approach clothing and styling. Personal choice and freedom is essential for them as its prevalent that younger generations use fashion to express themselves more. Fashion is the like the cool thing to do now. Using the memory he has of his 15 year old daughter raiding his closet for a night out he brought us the collection we see today. Full of button up, ties, and suits he reworked the suit and fit it for the GenZ-ers in a way that doesn’t scream fashion brand trying to appeal to Genz. Also what is the thing recently with holding baguette like shoulder bags like a textbook.