Cacharel SS2012 Top Picks

Hey Dolls,


French label Cacharel is now lead by two Chinese designers - Dawei Sun and Ling Liu. Although they are not well known, they've worked for Balenciaga, John Galliano, and YSL (between them). Their debut collection is not as witty as designs from the previous Cacharel designer - Cedric Charlier. Fairly new to the French couture arena, they did however manage to produce a soft, feminine, and French appeal to the line. The collection featured boxy jackets, satin tops, shorts, various prints, structured trousers, cotton dresses, etc




The warm floral-print on this jacket makes this piece Spring appropriate, and it's box-like shape makes it quite versatile. Wear it open with a basic tee inside, along with a pair of skinny jeans for a more laid-back look. Pair it with a button-down, and a neutral-toned power skirt for a more professional statement. 

Liu and Sun showed off their skills with the origami draping in this sweet, silk blouse. Delicate trousers along with this delicate blouse make for an overall tasteful look - quite wearable. 

The dresses and skirts were very tailored throughout the collection. This wholesome babydoll dress is neutral with slight pops of bright green, vibrant orange, and icy blue. Whether this piece is wearable (without alterations) or not is a tad questionable; it is quite adorable nonetheless.

Do Liu and Sun have what it takes to uphold the Cacharel brand ? You be the judge.


xoxo,
Sassy






Images via Style.com

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2012

Hey Dolls,


Christian Dior's runway show was one of the most anticipated shows of Paris Fashion Week 2011. A highly feminine and romantic feel is what you can expect from the Dior Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Bursting at the seams with vintage glamour, most of the pieces seek to accentuate the female body. Fabrics such as chiffon and lace were used to create gowns, dresses, blouses, skirts etc. The simple prints combined with impeccable designs make for an ultimately lady-like collection. 

XoXo,


Sassy



Original Images via Elle.com

Paco Rabanne SS12 Faves !

Hey Dolls,


This entire collection is just so innovative and completely mind blowing. Love it !!! Futuristic, creative, modern, chic ; this line captures the attention like no other ! From sleek silhouettes and metallic fabrics, to plunging necklines and 3D embellishments - what's not to love ? What are your thoughts on this collection ? 

XoXo,


Sassy



Images via Style.com

PFW - Lanvin SS '12

Xoxo,


Sassy

Dw by Kanye West S/S 2012

Hey Dolls and Gents,


Mr. West is in the building !!!

The highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2012 Dw by Kanye West line finally hit the runway in Paris last night ! Just in case you were missing out on the party; I am now personally inviting you to come see what all the buzz is about.

Grammy Award winning Rap Star Kanye West made his Debut as a Fashion Designer at this year's Paris Fashion Week. The new womenswear line 'DW', named after his mother (the late Donda West) stirred up a real buzz among popular figures in the Fashion industry, as well as Kanye's loyal fans. The audience was filled with celebrity guests such as: Ciara, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Jared Leto, and Lindsay Lohan. Popular Fashion Designers: Alexander Wang, Olivier Theyskens, Silvia Fendi, and Jeremy Scott were also spotted in the Front row of the show. 

Neutral colours were the heart of the collection with a few pops of colour like red, pink, and blue here and there. Nameplate necklaces and daring fur accessories were also characteristic of the DW runway show. Monochromatic pants, chunky sweaters, free-fitting pieces were also used to establish what I like to call an 'urban-couture' type of feel. Supermodels - Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, and Karlie Kloss made sure to bring their star qualities while strutting down the runway at the DW show. Check out the pictures from the show !

It is a tad strange that fur is a part of Spring/Summer collection ...

Kanye also teamed up with luxury-shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti to create the shoes for his show, including this extremely embellished pair of heels.

There are many mixed feelings about Kanye's newest project. Many fashion designers feel as though his line isn't good enough for the world of high fashion, especially considering that Kanye has no formal training in that area. On the contrary, others think that his debut line isn't bad for a first timer who lacks a solid background in Fashion Design. The originality factor of the collection is also raising an abundance of eyebrows throughout the industry. There seems to be a concern that the art is being lost to the different celebrities/public fashion figures who jump head first into fashion without "maintaining the true standards" of the craft. 

There were no high expectations, considering his rookie status as far as fashion designing is concerned. Some of the pieces are somewhat inappropriate for the Spring and Summer Seasons as they are a little on the heavier side. Nonetheless, appealing pieces can definitely be found in the Dw by Kanye West S/S 2012 collection.

Haute or not ? What are your thoughts on Mr.West's S/S 2012 collection ?

XoXo,

Sassy