Creepy Couture at Gareth Pugh A/W 2013-2014

I was hoping for another hit of gothic romanticism post Giles in London, and Gareth Pugh’s Paris ‘ready to wear’ collection has come up with the goods! I quote ‘ready to wear’ as it’s not exactly ready to wear to the supermarket to get milk, but perhaps to a high fashion friend's birthday party?!

Like Giles, Pugh’s collection mixes a little ethereal with gothic drama. Oversized silhouettes, nipped in waists, and shredded black bag style fabrics made up this theatrical collection with overgrown branches creeping up from hems to add a touch of eeriness. 

 

     (Is Topiary tree the new silouette?!)

 

 

Deathly faced make-up was painted on by Alex Box and the show was styled by Katie Shillingford. 

 Pics from Vogue.co.uk and Models.com
View the entire collection here.

 

Balmain - Paris Fashion Week

Inspired by a Fabergé egg (specifically, one that Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor), Balmain's collection at Paris Fashion Week was dark, decadent, ornate, pearl encrusted perfection. With pieces entirely covered in glittering stones and precious pearls, at times it's almost reminiscent of opulent church wear...except far more glamourous, naturally. 

Backstage...

Pics from Elle and DazedDigital. 

Ohhh Bonjour Paris Fashion Week!

Having a penchant for the more whimsical side of fashion, I am always particularly excited about Paris Fashion Week. Designers seem to pull out all the stops with their sets...Louis Vuitton and their magical (Kate Moss adorned) merry-go-round, Florence Welch emerging all Botticelliesque from a clam at Chanel.  

Paris 2012, bring on the magic. 

 Pics from thetinder-box.com, Vogue, Elle, Tumblr, Weheartit.