Paris – Page 4

Let me take you to the heart of the city, let me misunderstand you

August 8, 2010September 23, 2011 Anna-Maria13 Comments

This blog has been on a well deserved break while the blogger and her photographer have been on a hectic summer holiday, including guests from California and traveling to Finnish Lapland.

Returning to the everyday life isn’t easy, especially when work is calling on Monday and summer is soon coming to its end. Hence, what better way to cheer up the mood than sharing some more of the fashion week pictures containing very soigné men, taken on a crazy night in the heart of Paris. The most discerning viewers might spot some familiar faces too.

Outside of club Chacha during the Paris men’s fashion week S/S11

Après le spectacle Damir Doma

July 16, 2010September 23, 2011 Anna-Maria22 Comments

I hope you are not tired of my Paris stories yet because here comes another one. After the Damir Doma show we decided to fool around, chat to some of the fellow street style photographers, and actually properly perpetuate my outfit for once. Do check out my friend Arash’s self-made wedges that I jokingly named as “Shit Owens“, and which Arash himself describes as “a desperate attempt at feeling fabulous” (after breaking three pairs of these RO medges during spring. Not to worry though, according to the very helpful and friendly Rick Owens sales people in Paris, with the new f/w 10 collection the quality issues have been solved). At least they provided entertainment and were one of the most photographed shoes out there. Arash dreams of becoming a shoe designer one day and I really don’t blame him for doing so, at least he is not lacking of imagination.

On me:
Hooded tunic: Ann Demeulemeester
Blazer: Zara
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Wedge ankle boots: Rick Owens
Necklace: Ann Demeulemeester
Bag: Lumi
Rings: Kalevala Koru, custom made nail ring etc.

Paris men’s fashion week: Damir Doma S/S 2011

July 14, 2010May 28, 2014 Anna-Maria9 Comments

The last but not least of the fashion shows during Paris men’s fashion week, was the Spring/Summer 2011 collection of Croatian born designer Damir Doma. The beautiful school courtyard where the show was held at, was buzzing with fashion elite and insiders. Attending a massive event like this was the best possible ending for this fashion week experience.

In this coherent collection, Damir Doma has traveled to the Orient with relaxed silhouettes, kaftans, keffiyefs, and fez hats. This style has been featured quite a few times on the runway but never did it catch my attention to this extent; The subtle looks and earthly colors create a peaceful atmosphere, one could even say it created a zen like state where in everything co-existed in both peace and harmony.

Pictures by: Anna-Maria

Paris men’s fashion week: the Viridi-anne S/S 2011

July 11, 2010September 23, 2011 Anna-Maria9 Comments

The third fashion show or rather an installation for us on the Paris men’s fashion week, was the Viridi-anne Spring/Summer2011 collection, titled “Blue Period”. This Japanese design house has completely won over my boyfriend’s heart, and after experiencing the climb up to a castle-like dark tower where the beautiful clothes, gorgeous model boys, and blue dim light popped up here and there, I was also sold. It’s no wonder this brand has succeeded mainly in the European market, the classic silhouettes with intelligent cuts are the Viridi-anne’s best trades, separating it from the more outrageous Japanese fashion. Personally, I’m enamored of the fact that the shades of blue are back in the spring’s color palette, alongside with different hats which I share a secret passion for.

Outside of the show after taking my outfit pictures (ps. the DRK SHDW cape shirt is part one of my two purchases made in Paris!) we bumped into a few fellow Finns Siidaa and Sophie, who’s almost matching ensembles were screaming for perpetuating. The picture of Sophie sitting on the railing is so delicate and beautiful, that I’m still in awe about the fact that how on earth I managed to captured her so perfectly (Sophie being a professional model might have also helped a bit but let’s pretend you didn’t know that). I guess my photographing skills have somewhat improved with practice, especially with portraits which I love to do the most.