Fall Fashion Preview – Part I – Chloé, Lanvin

With reminders of the recession swirling around our heads (Christian Lacroix’s company recently filed for bankruptcy protection), Fall’s rather toned-down vibe comes as no surprise. Dark and neutral colours dominated the runway, but some designers such as Galliano bucked the trend. Outerwear was a large part for many collections.

Hermès and Chloé


Clothes with a 40′s air were prominent. At Prada, models in heavy wool tweeds carrying large bags could have almost walked out of a street during World War II onto the runway. Chloé had slouchy yet feminine looks reminiscent of Katherine Hepburn. This reference was strengthened by the hair being soft waves and the makeup being glamourous and retro. For some looks, Lela Rose turned from her usual femininity and went for more utilitarian construction, but never fear, several sequined tops remained.



























Prada and Lela Rose


At Lanvin, the 40′s reigned down to the feathered poufs in the models’ hair. Sometimes with a dash of glamour, sometimes with more restraint, Alber Elbaz showed a tour de force.

Lanvin