March 10, 2015

An Art Deco fashion show

What do you do when a girlfriend from Switzerland comes to visit you during Paris' Fashion week? You ask your hubby to organize a pair of invitations to a fashion show, of course!

That's how we ended up in prime position at John Galliano's Fall/Winter collection show. Monsieur Galliano might no longer be part of the Fashion House but the current designer certainly did a fantastic job. Bill Gaytten explored the motifs of Art Deco combining opulence with sensible flat boots. Parkas were given a make-over, curving gently below the buttocks, and looked fit for an upscale night out. Despite the abundance of prints, many of the pieces achieved a straightforward simplicity.

Compared to the Galliano show I attended three years ago, this collection was much more compelling and definately anchored in our times, even everyday Parisian I dare say.

The atmosphere was upbeat despite being in the basement of the Palais de Tokyo but then again the Palais de Tokyo has become the in-place to hang around these days. Just make sure you don't take your sunglasses off, it could ruin your image!


My personal invitation


A row of VIPs


Starlettes in the spotlight


Real VIPs at an arm's reach


Cool reflections


A professional photographer's picture
who obviously had a prime position


Another professional photo 
to render proper homage to the dress


2 comments:

  1. An electrifying experience, seeing the movement behind the fashion show. You were really lucky to have this chance!

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  2. It is a real treat and I am well aware of it! ;)

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