ALEXIS MABILLE S/S 2012 HAUTE COUTURE

French designer Alexis Mabille showed his latest couture Spring/Summer 2012 collection in Paris today by sending models down the runway with faces covered in colorful make up and hats that would make any duchess of England envious! Mabille showed his versatility with a collection filled with beautiful cocktail dresses, evening dresses and show stopper ball gowns along with a vibrant color palette of fiery primary colors. LOVE it!

BALENCIAGA FALL/WINTER 2012.13

With the success of last seasons approach of suiting up as opposed to throwing on some shin guards, Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière seems to be happily sticking with the route in his latest collection. Sleek, streamlined silhouettes, and that lovely subtle color blocking dominated. The meticulous attention to detail is impeccable in this collection fueled heavily by outerwear and a nice tailored fit. Superb!

LOUIS VUITTON FALL/WINTER 2012.13

Yesterday in Paris, designer Kim Jones presented us with his second collection for Louis Vuitton. Proving he’s the definite right man for the job, Jones’ attention to detail this season was paramount, seen in fur collars that blended with the main color of the coats, to croc details on bomber jackets, and the result is a well rounded and quality collection that every man would want to rock. Digging it!

MUGLER FALL/WINTER 2012.13

In his quest for MUGLER to be ‘Fashion Without Frontiers’, Nicola Formichetti, in collaboration with Mugler’s head menswear designer, Romain Kremer, created a collection that expands the idea of male heroes and clothing archetypes through cut, fabric and silhouette.

The music for the presentation is a new track and vocal by the lovely Azealia Banks, specially commissioned by Nicola Formichetti for the show. The film footage (above) was captured during a 4 day, 24/7 live broadcast from the MUGLER atelier leading up to and after the show.

KANYE WEST MOVING TO LONDON?

Rumors rumors rumors! According to recent mainstream media reports, Kanye West is currently relocating to London Town to further pursue is career as a Fashion Designer and work on his next collection that will debut at Paris Fashion Week in March. While socializing at a party for DW, West reportedly told his friends that while he would be spending the holidays in the States, his plan is to move to London for permanent residence in January. Hmm interesting. Definitely excited to see what Mr. West has up his sleeves for his next collection!

Pink Tartan S/S 2012 | Toronto Fashion Week

Well hello Toronto! Without an empty seat in the house, the Pink Tartan runway show is always one of the season’s best tickets. Teen Vogue’s Gloria Baume, Marie Claire’s Abigail Kalicka and Glamour’s Rachael Wang, and more were all in the house. Pink Tartan stayed true to it’s classically modern power-woman aestetic with a collection filled with laser cut accessories, ciggarette pants, and bright orange dresses. Not too shabby! What are YOUR thoughts on this collection?