Paris Collections AW12

The Paris collections were too good to round off to just ten. So here are the eleven best moments with their creative minds right next to them.

Undeniable style begins at Haider Ackermann.

Haider Ackermann

Jean Paul Gaultier upgraded grunge to the red carpet.

Jean Paul Gaultier

The suit has never been this cool. Work that Miu Miu.

Miuccia Prada

Crystal clear Chanel.

Karl Lagerfeld

A great Stella McCartney number will leave you in stitches.

Stella McCartney

Who's the most feminine of them all? Dior, of course!

Bill Gaytten

The lineup at Céline once again proves irresistible.

Phoebe Philo

This is what the Balenciaga girl wears to work.

Nicolas Ghesquière

The last time Yves Saint Laurent does Pilatti(s).

Stefano Pilatti

That's the future you see. Alexander McQueen.

Sarah Burton

The country mouse moves to the big city in Louis Vuitton.

Marc Jacobs

 

 

 

 

Getting Down With Jean Paul Gaultier AW12

The Jean Paul Gaultier AW12 show started with some looks which, dare I say it, had subtle references to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo… but that was the end of that. Next things became much more ‘gangsta’ which tied in nicely with the graffiti invitations. Every grunge look was evened out with something more upper-class glamour which posed the question: is this a woman who is moving up in the world, or is she an uptown girl who loves to spice up her wardrobe?

Those breathtaking gowns at the end confirmed it: there’s nothing better than a strong dose of goth to give your wardrobe an edge. I’m down with that.

Images: americanvogue.com and vogue.it

Ready To Stare

The Spring 2012 Haute Couture collections are your trump card in the ‘fashion is art’ argument. Some fabulously over the top, some beautifully understated, each piece will make you feel like one in a million.  



The high-flying fun at Chanel will leave you on cloud nine.



If you like it then you should have put a bow on it. Christian Dior is it.



Giorgio Armani Privé. Cue purr of approval.



Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Score.



Jean Paul Gaultier takes us back to black.



All tied up at Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal.



Valentino writes a Victorian fairytale.



Cutting edge Versace.



Images: vogue.it