Dear Jean.

To Hermès It May Concern:

Being caught up in my world of study and artful daydreaming, I have not been quite as frequent (at all) in reviewing the international runways as is usually the case. So, on the final day of Fashion Month (so to speak), I thought I would begin with my favourite.

So, I write to appreciate the pure Hermès-ness of Jean Paul's latest and last design efforts for Hermès SS10/11. Just as I loved the equestrian dressage corps marching around under chandeliers, the smooth transitions that followed, between different cuts, colours and textures, demanded attention to detail and so an overall sharply glamorous collection. While the show did echo elements of last season's Sherlock Holmes, the subtle layering and accessories (namely body harnesses) set it apart on a wonderfully transeasonal trajectory.

This may or may not have been helped by the fact that these shots are taken on film (and I happen to be on the hunt for a good old school film SLR). Regardless, you have fueled my penchant for blazers, bright red, skinny belts, high-waisted wide-leg trousers with tailor creases, sheer chiffon of the floaty variety, and leather.

I'm also starting to think that MOSCHINO could, perhaps, learn a thing or two about the use of runway hats from you. Just saying.

Yours Sincerely,

Margaret Zhang.

P.S. If you have the urge, I really wouldn't mind owning that fire-engine red pantsuit and a hat.

P.P.S. I would greatly appreciate it if you would:

• vote for Shine By Three for H&M (last day!) HERE
  
• vote for my NastyGal.com look by commenting HERE
• and enter the Cristiana GIVEAWAY to win a gorgeous Del Mar Bracelet HERE (last day)
  

Note: I do realise I sound like an idiot :)

How's that for a runway review with a difference :p

*love*

xx

I believe more in scissors than I do in the pencil.

To start with, nobody scream that I've gone and snip-snippety-snipped HD runway photographs, because I'm trying something new so you guys get the high quality of the image without having messy images everywhere, making my runway posts a million years long :) and also I think it looks kinda cool... though you'll all be the judge of that - go ahead, tear me to shreds!

Moving right along.

I am going to have to say that Elie Saab is the most consistently beautiful designer I have ever come across. And who is his set designer? The water reflection on the dresses was amazing! I especially love the nude lace and chiffon in, essentially, the four different shape-cuts in the show. May I also add that the hair was amazing and I wish I could braid my hair like that?

All hail Valentino's stylists and make-up artists - I love the coloured ninja band (well that's what I'm going to call it anyway). "Garden of Eden Cyberworld" is what the collection was meant to come across as, and I think it was done pretty well. Hopping on that chiffon bandwagon too - I think this confirms my thoughts of a chiffon wrap skirt for this coming Winter - I can see it in my head and I know it was on the Spring 2010 RTW or Fall 2009 RTW runway, but I can't remember by who :( help me out? P.S. those leggings are amazing :O

Jean Paul Gaultier did a little scenic tour of Mexico - with a mariachi band! I have to say, I did prefer the jungle end of the collection - those prints were incredible! Though that cage sombrero with cage shoulders was pretty impressive.

And finally, Maison Martin Margiela: such intriguing creations! I'm loving all this asymmetry this year - makes me feel like tipping my head to one side to balance it all out. I am admittedly in the strangest mood :)

Tell me what you think about all this snipping business!

*love*

xx

No evil will I fear.

Myf Shepherd for Dazed & Confused Japan shot by Yasunari Kikuma, styled by Anna Trevelyan armed with Gaultier - it doesn't get much better than this.

Who's feeling some sunglasses experimentation?

*love*

xx

Jac by Richard Bush.

I am about to cry for want of the tights worn in this Numéro Magazine editorial. The Gaultiers strike again.

*love*

xx

Girls at work.

So, upon observation, this up and coming SS10 season is a little hung up on the concept of overalls. I think they can work depending on what you wear with them. Thoughts?

*love*

xx

New Boys and Girls.

How much do you love this music video?? Dragonette and her little robotic clones are wearing those brilliant Gaultier tights from last fall - I want them. Love the mannequins and the heels. And the set is a little incredible.

Pretty catchy song too. Gotta love Martin Solveig.

*love*

xx

Steam train.

As crazy as the Gaultier collection appeared to be, all of the pieces individually would have slaughtered the rest of PFW. Hey look, it's Daria. And Karlie. And oh my god more stripes.

*love*

xx

If I wanted, say, some Pow. Part quatre.

I hadn't noticed the Jean Paul campaign... needless to say that their artistic director is a genius.

Bow Wow.

Sucker for details. Yes, that's me.

*love*

xx

One step closer.

DISCOVERY of the product name of the Gaultier tights:

Collants fenêtre... blanc, noir, rouge. :)

Getting closer.

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Anna Sassin is out to get you.

The ones you most suspect.

He who shalt be named...

The man is a genius

And yet nobody finds the need to copy. Jean Paul Gaultier.