The wonderful time of Spring 2011 Fashion Week ended on a high with the collections from LV, Hermes, Miu Miu. I was very excited to see that Marc Jabos is taking the Chinese traditional root and using the Madrine dress (Chipao) as his inspiration. Chipao has a long tradition in the Chinese culture and it has been making its come back in the modern society. In the early 1900s, Chipao was a High Society dress especially popular in Shanghai. The high neck, closed collar, slits up on the side and body hugging style is a combination of elegance and Chinese tradition. (“In the Mood for Love” is a great HongKong movie showing the Chipao in all its beauty)
Jean Paul Gaultier presented his final collection for Hermes and went back to his roots as well, horses and riders. His riding-inspired collection was about suede and leather in beautiful silhouettes. Amazing collection, I wish I could own one of his looks!!! Miu Miu dressed the modern girl in bright yellow, hot pink and royal blue flowy dresses.
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