Pants from Paris Spring/Summer 2010
The days are getting longer and the air smells like spring. I can’t wait to test out the new Spring/Summer looks off the runways of Paris. I am the type of girl who loves a manly look, and alternates day to day one day pants, one day skirts. I know its silly, but that is how I plan my days.
StyleCartel unveils Pants from Paris the 10 looks for pants this spring Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel took a stab at the “Rock Chic! look following the Balmain trend. Yet, always keeping it quintessentially Chanel with the signature chains on the pants topped off with the little Channel jacket could this be the new look of Chanel?
Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé spoke to the sophisticated travel and went the stirrup pant route in beige, khaki and a little jean thrown into the mis. It was a comfortable ‘Out of Africa’ safari look begging for your man to wash her hair.
Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent goes high waist loose masculine trousers. The materials and colors were neutral shades white, black, grey and blue. This year YSL trousers form the basis for an impeccable classic forever keep pant for women.
Balenciaga par Nicolas Ghesquière decided to go breaker pant with the rock edge. Skinny jeans esque straight legged with zippers on the sides reminiscing of the 80’s break-dance error, yet with a modern twist.
With elasticated waists, couture hoodies, in solid colors keep it ultra urban. The ensemble is ready for an “up rock” battle. This is Planet Rock!
Miu Miu went Capri pant tight fitting and high waisted. It was perfect signature piece for a modern day “Lolita.”
The statement prints, with patterns that could have been made of vintage wallpaper. Definitely a teaser for younger women and feminine enough for the 30ish is the new 20ish girl.
Christophe Decarnin for Balmain stayed true to his signature re-invention of the house of Balmain high end luxury Rock chick ready for a night out at Studio 54.
The 80′s Leather made a return to the catwalk with the military edge turned up a notch. This club hopping Roxy Cottontail can easily slide into Mr. Decarnin signature style, sleek silhouetted paint on pant.
Rei Kawakubo atComme des Garcons brought back the Oxford bags these manly styled trousers with a wide cuffed legs paired with the very trendy shoulder padded tops.
Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé spoke to the sophisticated travel and went the stirrup pant route in beige, khaki and a little jean thrown into the mis. It was a comfortable ‘Out of Africa’ safari look begging for your man to wash her hair. Narrow boyish style and a new take on the the boyfriend jean. Perfectly paired with the strappy gladiator sandal and ready for adventure.
Phoebe Philo house designer for Celine traveled back into time and landed in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s and embraced the Palazzo pant returning to the signature sporty woman about town luxury look of Celine.
These voluminous flared legs and a high gathered waistline. The line is youthful and the camel colored trousers with a minimalist modern chic are to die for! Who ever thought that Celine would be, this appealing?
Stella McCartney took her cue from an American classic the casual pant in beige . Women want to look good without thinking about it. “I wanted to teach my customers not to be afraid of the simple stuff.” Could she have re-invented the classic pant?
Last but not least the enfant terrible Gareth Pugh and his take on pants. Jockey pants with the below the knee breeches with the drop front and jodhpur type legs worn tucked into killer boots not made for riding horses.
The looks make the models look like they were ready for battle in the latest video fighting game, decked out in head to toe gray with a great cloak willowing in the wind as they kicked butt. Should Gareth Pugh moonlight as the costume designer for Season III of True Blood? Now you know the trends what style is for you?
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