Alexander McQueen: The Last Collection of the Master
| The world of fashion has not gone through the fact that there will be no more masterpieces of the best in the area. Alexander McQueen was an example, an idol for a lot of new made designers. The master has gone but his popularity seems to be increasing from day to day. Nobody has left indifferent to his creations. At the Paris Fashion Week the last collection of the master was finally presented. It is dedicated to a rich heritage of the world culture. Check out the best moments in the pictures below. |
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| The imagination of Alexander McQueen had no limits. Remember, for example, his Spring – Summer 2010 Collection, and compare it with what you can see now. The difference is evident. There is no techno style or futuristic ideas; the master found the inspiration in the past, in the depth of the centuries. His last collection is dedicated to Byzantine art, and specifically, on the works of Sandro Botticelli, Jean Fouquet, Stefan Lochner and other eminent artists. |
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| Let’s have a good look at the shoes presented in the collection. Boots and booties on a high platform are trimmed with numerous gold beads. It seems that a gold stream spontaneously hardened on the platform and turned into the work of art created by nature. Heels are also gilded, besides, there is a spiral carving on the surface of the heels, which makes them look like ancient columns. Shoe décor have common gilded details with luxurious outfits of the models. |
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| In spite of ancient theme, the shoes look very modern. Have a look at the top of the thigh-highs, it is girdled with leather straps featuring gold buckles. That looks very unique and unusual, is not it? It is a pity that the collection was only 80 per cent over when the designer died. I bet that it is worth being exposed in a museum. |
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The Mystery of Balenciaga Architectural Shoes
| The name of Nicolas Ghesquière is known for each fashion connoisseur. The main designer of Balenciaga, he is called a guardian angel of the brand. Nicolas has been worked for Balenciaga foe over 10 years now, but his every collection is unique and impressive. The last shoe collection of the master represents a mixture of retro and futurism. In the result we can see modern and architectural shoe models. |
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| What I noticed first of all is light spring color scheme. I was really amazed by it because the overwhelming majority of designer for some reason offer gloomy fall colors in their spring collections. Nicolas Ghesquière made his shoes bright and varicolored, which makes them stand out of the crowd. On the whole such shoes have a fresh and vanguard look. |
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| The second detail that drives attention is that architectural heels and futuristic platforms are combined with the trends of the previous decades. Look at the nose, lacing, material – they make me think of granny’s booties. I see it as an original and vanguard idea, as a bold challenge to traditional tendency and look. Not every modern fashion designer can afford doing this. I cannot but mentioning extravagant shape of the heels. Looking at them I tend to think about kid’s construction set. They feature several layers, each one of different color. To tell the truth, I love the idea. Some shoe models are trimmed with plastic or leather details. In my point of view, the collection from Nicolas Ghesquière is ideal for spring. It will definitely have a great success. |
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Emilio Pucci 2010/2011 Shoe Collection
| I often wonder how designers pass ahead the time. We have just got used to the idea that spring has come, they have already worked out the first collections for Fall – Winter 2010/2011. At the Milan Fashion Week that took place not so long ago you could see some very beautiful shoe models. Among them I would name some masterpieces from Emilio Pucci. |
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| What you tend to notice first is that shoes are very open for the season. Well, a mild climate of Italy allows wearing such kind of shoes, but should fashion lovers other countries do? Anyway, Emilio Pucci has presented a collection that is worth mentioning. |
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| The color scheme completely corresponds to the season. There are deep blue, purple, malachite green, wine-colored, and, of course, black tints. In regard to materials used in the collection, here we can see some trends that have been at the summit the previous season. Well, it means that the designer decided to follow the most successful trends at a later date. The sandals are made of reptile leather, some models feature leather straps, others – fur detailing. I would like to drive your attention precisely to the fur inserts. It looks very unusual, elegant, and trendy. Besides, such a shoe will perfectly go with dense tights. In my opinion, it will be a good idea. |
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| And now let’s have a good look at another trend of the season – straps. Straps have been extremely popular for several seasons now. And it is still in the centre of designers’ attention. Emilio Pucci decorated the top of his sandals with multiple thin straps. Some of them also feature small buckles as additional spice to the whole image. There are also suede heels in the collection, which makes it diverse in colors, materials and shapes. And what do you think about it? |
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Elegant & Feminine Gina Heels
| Once upon a time a talented shoe designer Mehmet Kurdash dreamt about designing footwear that could be considered glam and posh. He meant the shoes each woman dreams about. It was in 1954 when his dream came true. The designer founded a new shoe brand named after his favorite actress Gina Lollobrigida. His brand is famous for alluring and awesome design and for impeccable first rate quality. |
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| Three sons of the master keep on developing their family business, which is very successful and prosperous. For over a hundred years Gina shoes are a model of quality and style for elegant, stylish and refined women. Each new pair of shoes from Gina is a new miracle – feminine lines, elegant shapes, trendy designs, exotic materials, tremendous beauty. It has as many advantages as I can find adjectives to describe them. Among Kurdash family’s clients there are some celebrities. You can see in the picture above Kim Cattrall in glamorous red heel from Gina. Or have a look at another picture where Paris Hilton is posing for Tatler. Guess whose shoes did she prefer for an event? |
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| The latest Gina shoe collection is even more sensual and feminine than the previous ones. Most shoe models in the collection are made of python leather, but I wonder that each model looks unique and different from any other. |
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| To my mind, the designers took into account the lifestyle of modern women who are always on the go. That is why the collection includes not only high heels, but also platforms and comfortable low heels. Other models are trimmed with luxurious stones or satin inserts. I am sure that each woman who loves elegance and style must have at least one pair of Gina. It is the right choice for a party, a red carpet, an evening out, and many other special events. |
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