BALMAIN S/S 2019 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION

For any fashion fan and lover, Balmain name has been the synonym for the highly seductive, sexy and very confident style. The #BalmainArmy has become a worldwide trend with the fashion pieces gazing from the ultimate social media stars. The iconic blazer is a must even today in every conscious fashionista. In other words, Olivier Rousting knows a good high street style or Ready To Wear department, we have seen that million times. That is no doubt. But is he good enough in Haute Couture?! Well, the answer to that was presented yesterday on the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris where Balmain has presented the first Haute Couture collection during Olivier Rousting´s era. And it was a show, no doubt to that!

The reference for this collection was definitely Haute Couture at its finest and classic mode. If you thought you would find the more casual spin that has been everywhere to be seen in the latest Couture collections, you were wrong. This collection has reminded us at the glorious Couture days when the limits were broken and the horizons of the recipients´ expectations were totally pushed into the visually stunning hemisphere. Seems like Rousting is a great couturier and it is really bad that he has decided to make Haute Couture collection after being so long at the head of the house of Balmain. Because he has so many potentials and the aesthetic of Couture is definitely widely away from the known Ready To Wear segments. But hey, better late than never, right!

This collection was full of artistically strong segments. Starting from the forms. They were stunningly structured. The way how Olivier Rousting dictates the lines and cut, it is really amazing to see. Like the pieces of the fashion sculptures, from the accentuated ruffles on the first dress that was presented to the chiffon alike from the last gown in violet. Talking about the colors. The mostly spectrum was in white, giving us the concrete "Tabula Rasa" vibe, white canvas that in Couture sense could go in every possible direction. And it was gone launching this collection as the most stunning one from this Fashion Week.

The volume was here the starting point and the source of the inspiration. The origami alike structures brought in the geometric correct dimensions that were well coordinated in the asymmetric sense too. The volume, the asymmetry, the dramatic brought in a monochromatic way in this case in all white and all white not just in the ensembles but in the hair and makeup, all of that has given us the edgy and sharp, and yes dramatic couture. It is interesting to see that Balmain even in Haute Couture version likes to display the mini-dresses. And yet the look very couture, thankfully to the well-structured textures. Even the trousers were built into the drama with the long sweeping the floor blouse a.k.a bow.

This collection was a really refreshing addition to the Haute Couture Week. The new beginning in Couture Olimp has started successfully for Balmain. Will it remain there or it would sink, that is yet to be seen. But, with this potential presented yesterday, we can honestly say that the new chapter for Balmain has begun and we can not wait to see the new collection for the next season! And yes, the new name on the Couture sky has emerged and it has no attention to go away! We salute to that!

What do you think about this collection? Have you expected this kind of collection by Balmain? Is it too extravagant for you or do you find it perfect?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

                


Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com