Category: Paris

Paris men's fashion week: Julius S/S 2011

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The second, and probably one of the most awaited fashion show for me in Paris, was  the Julius spring/summer 2011. For this show I had a seat, so my boyfriend was left alone in the camera section to take care of the footage, and with our mutual agreement, he made a video to better catch the atmosphere of the collection. Unfortunately, I had left the camera stand home, so the result is a bit shaky but let’s give my camera man a big  break since this was his first time using the video mode, and at the same time the video debuts as my first ever Youtube creation.

This collection did not make my heart skip as much as the Julius’ fall/winter 10/11, but there are definitely nice elements there. My favorite pieces of the collection have to be the jackets and the tank tops with straps, which I as a woman, would wear anytime. I adore the easiness of the silhouette and the use of red and burgundy color as accentuating points. As you can see, my hatred towards the color red has turned into a delicate passion, well that is, when it’s styled right. I have heard rumors that Julius is coming up with unisex collection in the future, which is great news for us female fans of the talented designer Tatsuro Horikawa.

Julius S/S11 collection

Video by Peter

Once again, I couldn’t resist of capturing some of the great styles outside of the Julius show.


The humble designer Tatsuro Horikawa is on the right (wearing a hat).

Dj Mike Nouveau from NYC.

In the middle Christian, creator of the great new site Fashionology featuring history of fashion, articles, discussions, and personal style galleries. Fashion Flux recommends.

Peter.

Our roommate Arash.

More of the collection here and about the designer here.

Next up, coverage from the Viridi-anne installation, so swing by later!

Paris men’s fashion week: Juun.J S/S 2011

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You know that it’s fashion week in Paris when despite the +30 Celsius heat, almost everyone is dressed in black. Buyers, journalists, and other fashionable folks are crowding outside the fashion shows, fanning themselves with the invitations whilst cameras are flashing as the street style photographers are on the hunt down for interesting looks.

When the doors finally open, the most important buyers get to go first, followed by the major  journalists and photographers, celebs and finally the rest. Usually the fashion shows start (fashionably) late, so until you hear the camera men screaming “let’s start the show”, everybody is still trying to figure out their seat and air kisses to their acquaintances.

All of a sudden the crowd calms down, music starts and the handsome models begin strutting down the catwalk. In about ten minutes the show is over, the designer has bowed to the audience, everyone rushes outside, and the camera rumba starts all over again. That’s  pretty much a fashion show in a nutshell for you guys.

My boyfriend Peter and I were able to attend a few shows, starting with the Korean designer Juun.J., who was showing his fourth summer collection in Paris. I personally liked the dressed-up desert look which also had a hint of Twin Peaks in the mix with the lumberjack coats, motorcycle jackets and trenches (though I’m not quite sure agent Cooper would approve of this). All and all it was a good first show and an excellent start for our busy Paris men’s fashion week experience. More  of the shows to come later!









My boys Arash and Peter outside of Juun.J.

Juun.J. Spring/Summer 2011
Street style in Paris men’s fashion week, June 2010

More images of the collection at Fashionisto.

Back from Paris!

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I’m finally back from the beautiful, yet hotter than hell Paris with a little cold and blistered feet. All and all it was a great trip, minus the heat of course.

I’m uploading all the pictures from my trip and the fashion shows tonight, so expect a lot of posts to come in the following days!

 

Our apartment in Marais where my boyfriend and I stayed with five fashionable Swedes.
Shoes in from the left, clockwise: Guidi, Damir Doma, the Viridi-anne, Rick Owens, self-made wedges, Maison Martin Margiela, Minimarket, Rick Owens and Ann Demeulemeester in the center.

Au revoir!

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Perhaps it’s the Paris mania taking control and making me feel French or something but somehow stripes and these Sonia Rykiel for H&M platform sandals were a must yesterday. If someone is wondering why on earth I’m still wearing a beanie and a leather jacket in the middle of June, well, let’s just say that the summer heat here in Finland hasn’t exactly arrived yet, so layering is still in order. I’m hoping Paris will treat us good and give the well-deserved summer break that we’ve been after.

I promise to post and tweet from the Paris fashion week as much as time permits, I’m pretty sure it will hectic though. Now I better run or otherwise I will miss my plane! Au revoir!

Leather jacket: JSFN
Stripe shirt: Marimekko
Maxi skirt: Rick Owens Lilies
Platform sandals: Sonia Rykiel for H&M
Beanie: Seppälä
Rings: Kalevala Koru etc.