Monday, October 08, 2007

Coveting Fall 07 Balenciaga

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