This morning, I was on a crazy hunt to see the Balenciaga s/s '09 collection that was shown earlier today in Paris, and boy did I get a new years surprise!!
For anyone that follows menswear or Balenciaga, it's no secret that generally, Nicholas chooses not to include mens in the Balenciaga show, nor does he actually put on a show for the mens collection for menswear week in Paris. This year, he included 7 looks, which in my opinion fit very well into the general collection.
While last season saw a supposed "rebirth" of the mens line, I was underwhelmed seeing the collection in person. The 3-button silver suit was a complete letdown when it arrive last week at Barneys. A size 36 suit should not fit that way, only to appease a pot-bellied man with narrow shoulders (which was, in fact, the only place it fit me). After a completely lack-luster commercial collection for summer '08, which for the most part went to the warehouse sale, I did not expect Barneys to do an incredible buy. I was proven correct when visiting the 22nd street boutique, finding some more interesting pieces, including the $4000 egg-shaped coat that was wait-list only. The rest was hype, fluffed by a large mailer and a spread in V-Man.
So, I do have high hopes for the s/s '09 collection.
This is a man I could truly see with the Balenciaga girl.
Although the womens collection had more color, the color is hidden in the menswear, beneath the jacket in form of ties and perhaps shirts as well. I also hope that they'll have the mens looks at the trunkshow, because I'll be going with Vanessa, she wants a Balenciaga sparkle dress.
