If there was any look that I have been coveting for Fall 2007, it is Balenciaga and his fitted piped blazers, ethnic scarves, and schoolboy charm. I (and many fashion magazines out there) would say that he single-handedly brought this look to the streets and the mass markets. This is the show that was a turning point for me in terms of fashion: I was suddenly able to embrace true Ready to Wear. I no longer just desired Michael Kors’s cashmere sweaters or Carolina Herrera’s white blouse…Nicolas Ghesquiere gave me the freedom to think outside the fashion box, if not for more than a few moments...Let us all agree that I cannot even afford the white eyeshadow sported on these models, but alas! My Canadian & American retailers can help me channel all this Balenciaga energy I have pent up. Enjoy!
Should you wish to channel Balenciaga, get the look here with various pieces at 1/10th of the price:
Clockwise From Top:Fitted Blazer, J. Crew $250.00
Slacks, FCUK, $138.00
Piped Blazer, Joe Fresh $49.00
Striped Cardigan, Tommy Hilfiger $125.00
Striped Scarf, American Apparel $28.00
Argyle Sleevless Sweater, Smart Set $38.00
Belt $19.99 Sandals $59.99 both on Sale at NineWest.com
Clockwise from Top:
Scarf, Missoni (netaporter.com) $340.00
Pants, Gap, $49.50
Striped Blouse, American Eagle $39.50
Labmskin Collar, Nnetaporter.com $74.00 Sale
Striped Top, storealloy.com $22.00
Scarf, American Apparel $28.00
Fringed Scarf, Urban Outfitters $48.00
