Fall Trend: Middle Ages

What if I said that I think the trends for fall will be inspired by the Renaissance and Medieval times? It’s kind of odd, but it can definitely be beautiful. I pulled together a few pieces from different collections that I believe are obviously inspired by the 15th century.

Balmain- these tunics remind me of what a jouster would wear. The embroidered roses serve as a coat of arms.

Carven- The first model wears a skirt with a Medieval painting. The second model wears a jacket that reminds me of stained glass work that would be found in a church. 

Aquilano.Romondi- The show is specifically inspired by the Renaissance, notice the cross motifs and rich fabrics. 

Carven S/S ’12

It was a hard thing sitting at work today reading all the tweets from those attending the Carven show in Paris. I couldn’t handle the influx of Teen Vogue, Nylon, and other magazines tweeting about the greatness of this Spring/Summer 2012 collection. I am a huge fan of Carven and Gaillaume Henry. I respect the label so much and especially Henry’s efforts in revamping and reviving the house. Henry makes Carven fresh and so appealing to the style of young women (as if you could afford it). As with his previous collections, Carven is known for structure and shaping of garments. Little peek-a-boos of skin can be found on almost every look which I feel is almost signature to the brand. Bottom line: the collection is going to be all over the edgy and cutting edge fashion magazines this spring.

Here’s the rest of the collection.