My favourite activity on a cold winter day is to look at all the collections, and pick out the biggest trends. This posting will focus on one of Spring 09's hottest trends. A flashback to the 80's? To be more specific I will be focusing on Christophe Decarnin's collection for Balmain.
OKAY, so we all know the styles of the 80's have been resurfacing throughout the past year, although, have I finally witnessed some taste put into a jacket with a shoulder pad? Balmain's Christophe Decarnin has created the perfectly sculpted shoulder that convenes power and femininity all at once. He's made the perfect reincarnation of the Michael Jackson Drummer Boy jacket, adorned with crystals, that is breathtakingly chic yet very hip and bold.
--WARNING: Must have hardcore fashionista balls to wear this out.--
I say this because most women do not feel comfortable bringing back the shoulder pad. They did it once, and they will forever be mocked. Although, if you want another try... Balmain is the way to go!
The reason his shoulder works so well, is because it is nothing like the 80's shoulder. The 80's shoulder was a big and bulky mess from the cuff moving upwards. Balmain's is tastefully executed, with a super slim sleeve moving into an artfully curved shoulder. This deliciously executed sleeve is not only found on jackets but on chic little dresses as well.
He had some pretty interesting looks walk down the runway, but it is hard to strip every ounce of tackiness from the 80's. BUT this posting is not focusing on the negatives, I'll save that for another time... So I give Balmain's collection a good thumbs up, until I trash the looks I disliked..
Ta,
A.D
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