Heidi Slimane vs The World?: Saint Laurent Paris Spring RTW 2013

Heidi Slimane’s debut Saint Laurent show was most definitely the most anticipated show during Paris’s fashion week and with good reason. This would be the launch for the new

creative director at his new home, iconic french brand, Yves Saint Laurent. Slimane’s presents meant more then a new look for the brands clothing, it meant an entirely

 new take on the brand. His much talked about, and slightly confusing, rebranding for the house (going from Yves Saint Laurent to Saint Laurent Paris) has been perceived “not-to-kindly” from some of the houses true and dire fans and left many of us wondering why such changes were made to the house after Yves Saint Laurent’s passing in 2008.

The show begin with an explosive burst of sound and light from the darkness, the ceiling began to split and the crowd fell silent to see what the new, young designer had in store for his 2013 Spring RTW collection. With many people wagering what they thought the collection would look like, were surprised to see Heidi had kept true to the roots of the company at the height of their success - giving us a new, chic take on the 1970’s rocker girl. Slimane had crealy taken insipration from Helmut Newton’s 1966 collection. With their wide brimmed hats, skinny pants, and whimsical overcoats, giving the 21 century woman a new approach to the woodstock era.

Though there has been some drama following the designer after his debut, and clearly some miscommunications between the house itself and the media. Going back and forth between names of the house and collections the house creates - which has created quite a lot of feuds between Slimane and critics, like Cathy Horyn, whom Slimane refers to as “a schoolyard bully and also a bit of a stand up comedian.” and contiuned to make stabs at her appearance and going as far to say that she will no long get into any YSL show. It isnt clear as to whySlimane continues to create negative attention to the company, but it is clear that Slimanewill be remembered for his temper - and not his designs this season.

 

Helmut Newton for YSL 1966

Adele For Burberry?

It seems as if collaborations in the fashion world have become as common as macaroons in paris - but if there was a collaboration to talk about, it is that of Adele and Burberry. Though this collaboration has not been verified by either party yet, but Adele recently sat withVogue UK, and according to them, Adele has been in the works with Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s current creative director, on collaborating on a new line together, and perhaps becoming the first “Plus Size” model for the iconic British brand. 

“I’ve met Christopher Bailey a few times,” she has said previously. “I’ve always loved Burberry. I remember saving for three years to get my first bag before I got signed.”

 Both Adele and Burberry are truly as British as they come, and don’t shy away from their heritage. Adele has stated that Burberry is also one of her personal favourites, she has worn Burberry to many events, including the 2012 Grammy Awards- making many journalists and bloggers wonder why this collaboration hasn’t come sooner?!

Night At the Ballet: Balenciaga Spring RTW 2013

From 1918 - 1968, Cristóbal Balenciaga was the king of dressmaking, often referred to as the Da Vinci of silk and crinolines. Christian Dior once was quoted, “Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga, We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the directions he gives.” and Coco Chanel said this about the designer, “Balenciaga is a couturier in the truest sense of the word. Only he is capable of cutting material, assembling a creation, and sewing it by hand. The others are simply fashion designers.”

In 1997, Nicolas Ghesquière took over Balenciaga, keeping true to the originality and the labels iconic place in the world of fashion. In his Spring/ Summer RTW 2013 collection,Ghesquière was truly inspired by Cristóbal’s designs circa 1930. Thee expressive cuts and ballet ruffles, thought made from still, bonded materials - almost danced off the models bodies as they gracefully came down the runway. Ghesquière also modernized 

these looks - using flourished, sweet-heart cut tops that almost resembled a 1950’s push up bra.

This collection is said to be “the most pragmatic collection that Ghesquière has shown in many seasons” said Hamish Bowles of Vogue Magazine. Ghesquière reinvented the classic look of Balenciaga, making these pieces hold their own in modern day fashion.

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