Shine On

I'm aware the Resort shows were a couple of months ago now but I wanted to share with you one of the stand out collections of the season from Theyskens Theory.  Better late than never, right?

It wasn't just the usual front-row glitterati donning shades at Theyskens' Theory; the models breezed down the mirrored runway in matching mirrored aviators and well worn looking separates which were at the same time exquisitely cut and deliciously slouchy and worn with a nod to the 90's with ankle boots and bare legs.

Otherwise pretty bias cut floral printed dresses inspired by the work of painter James Entor were roughed up with perfectly proportioned shrunken biker jackets, continuing Theyskens' Theory of cool.

Chanel Resort 2011: Riviera Cool

On a water front promenade under a Saint-Tropez sunset, Karl Lagerfeld showcased his latest offerings to the fashion elite.  The Chanel Resort collection was imbued with the carefree, sun-soaked essence of San-Tropez living, as models padded barefoot and bronze limbed down the runway; beach-waved hair blowing in the sea breeze.

I loved the vintage-esque floral printed maxis in pretty colours, and the beautiful white intricately beaded one-piece.  Not to mention the foot jewellery!

There was more than a hint of fashion nostalgia in the air; models wore high-waisted brown corduroys paired with bikini tops, kaftans and maxis of diaphanous printed silk and some very Bardot-esque pink check made an appearance, all fuelling the 70's revival that filled the AW10 runways.

pictures from style.com, collages by me