Balmain Fall 2009 Runway Show

Balmain Fall 2009 Collection Paris: France ( March 8, 2009) Presented by Global Fashion News in Standard def.
If you needed any proof that power shoulders are back in fashion, look no further than Christophe Decarnins Fall 2009 Balmain collection. His embrace of rock star bling and signature peak-shouldered jackets, and $1,000 price tag jeans have quickly shot him to the No. 1 position as most copied designer on the planet. Illustrating the most sculpted shoulders anywhere, Decarnin incorporated them into structured peaked-shoulder jackets, sailor-striped long sleeved Ts with pagoda shoulders and skin tight micro minis served up in a monochromatic palette of black, white, silver and gray with a shot of techno blue.

The first look, a poured liquid sequined blouse and polka dot harem pants held by a low silver-studded belt, highlighted the 80s revival sweeping across both sides of the Atlantic. The cult peaked-shoulder Balmain jacket was reworked as a leather biker and paired with skinny jean-cut trousers and a sparkling striped T. Storming down the runway next, another peaked-shoulder jacket over a white wrapped silk blouse and poured sequin harem pants.

Decarnin continued in his signature style sending out a black tuxedo cut jacket with a draped white T-shirt and black Swarovski studded jeans, and second-skin Swarovski encrusted dresses so snug and short they could barely pass for dresses, some trailing black ruffled silk trains and silk harem pants occasionally slashed down the front to reveal some leg. Almost every look in the collection was worn with short spats-style suede boots with buckles stacked five deep.

If his dresses weren't dripping with an abundance of crystals, sequins and studs they dazzled in zippered stretched leather. He had the shortest, tightest dresses seen anywhere. Models were tightly bound in black sequin strapless dresses with shirred silk bodices or quilted, chain-wrapped black leather. The popping cleavage a consequence of dresses cut so tight, they resembled a coat of paint. A daring electric blue one-shouldered dress featured ruffles across the collar. Futuristic minis with pagoda shoulders came in shimmering crystals, black and white lattice patterns, techno blue stripes or quilted black leather trimmed with chains.

Decarnin deserves accolades for putting Balmain back on the fashion map and transforming the house of Balmain into a must-have label in the space of a few short years. Founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945, the brand dressed royalty and movie stars for decades and is set to rise again largely on the strength of Christophe Decarnins sexy excess and daring party girl looks that are as glamourous as they are edgy. Gianna Madrini, Style Editor - Global Fashion News http://www.globalfashionnews.com copyright October 2009

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[raybanlit]

Everything is stunning! love it!

[pme1967]

great show and the models were awesome, albeit boney. I know this show was from 09 but I never did care for the low riding pants. IMO...they take away from the womens shape and trash it.

[MsJilsephonie]

@Maaatin8 lol

[Maaatin8]

AHHAHAHA i was waiting for someone to fall the whole time but i realized after that it meant "fall" as in the season... lameee

[KIdDpurPLeJUnkiEe]

DANG IM FINA PRAY OVA MY BANK ACCOUNT NOW CUZ I HAVE TO JUMP ON THESE STYLE. I LOVE THE HAREM PANTS

[hellokittyismyfavy]

I luv the shoulders and the harem pants. I absolutely LOVE IT.

[asianlauf]

@popfictionn thanx :)

[popfictionn]

@asianlauf

Natasha Poly.

[edcmju]

i love the shoulders

[asianlauf]

who's the 3rd model?? she's so fierce!