Good job, Oliver

I was very unhappy about Christopher Decarnin leaving Balmain, and I didn't really like this spring's collection: where were the studs, that Balmainish punk allure?! But now I really think that Oliver showed us what he got: this a/w collection is just perfect, it completely reflects my style and my esthetics. To me, it looks like he took inspirations from the Middle Age (well, that's pretty obvious), but especially churches... their frescos, paintings, architecture, frames and everything. They're just pieces of art!

what do you think?

Girlonthemoon

Ehm... no, thank you.

Nobody told me that Christophe Decarnin left one of my favourite brand. What's next, Miuccia Prada leaving spontaneously Prada? Oh lord, what's the world gonna be like!

The new designer of the french brand, Olivier Rousteing, is a really hot guy. Really. But really, his clothes ain't just as hot as him. When I was watching the show I was like what the hell, then discovered that there was no Christophe anymore. *SIGHS*

I like the shorts, they're fine, and also the dresses and the jackets (well, not all of them), they have a really great texture. The flower dress is a good idea and obviously something new and fresh for Balmain, not as punk and rock'n'roll as the past works... even if he made it look like a pillow. I really don't understand that optical black/white theme, it would've been great in other colors and materials. Christophe would've rocked it with gems, paillettes and fringes.

HOT

NOT

I'm not an expert, maybe I'm wrong, but let's just make a comparison:

(I fell in love with Balmain in 2008 because of these pants, I swear.)

heh... I'm just saying. Maybe it's just a question of tastes 'cause I'm kind of a punkophile... I don't know, what do you think?

studded kisses,

Girlonthemoon

PS:

Intergalactic

Megara and I decided to try on some pieces of the new AW collections, and the ones that looked best on us were the Balmain suit I'm wearing and Meg's Lanvin dress. Aren't they fabulous? They look came from another planet. Or galaxy. Maybe Pluto or NGC 4414.

I'm in love with the fur on the shoulders. This Balmain collection kinda surprised me 'cause I haven't seen any studded rock piece, but at the same time I think that it kept the typical Balmain style.

Have you seen the new fashion shows? What are your favourites?

Girlonthemoon

xx