John Galliano Spring 2008 RTW

Runway review

  

John Galliano show reviewed the spring 2008 ready to wear line in Paris October 6, 2007. This designer went so far away from your typical fashion show. In his spring 2008 ready to wear show there was a story, with a whimsical, romantic fantasy feel. Reinterpretations from the 30’s classic Grey Gardens infused with the themes of candy Island, Andy Warhol, and holiday. The stage was lit with carousal; birds in cages, bright lights, sparkle, a bench, and picket fence.  The theme ran throughout the clothes and the entire production. Each model lit the stage, as she walked down the weathered wooden pier she played someone and something different;  a different character a different reminisce of life, an interpretation of the characters that the designer dreamt of and was inspired by. It was a performance not a typical runway show. The models animated life, feeling and character. The show was a happy celebration of fashion.

John Galliano’s spring line presentation was vibrant, elegant, bright colors, pinks, creams baby blues, yellows, feathers, embroidery, lace, ribbons, bows, bias cuts classic, pastilles’ short frilly skirts, big floppy hats ruffles, and polka dots. Textiles used were beautifully spun silks, satins, knits, jersey and of course cottons, light wools and linens. Styles emerged through, twenties baby-stars, short tiered dresses, picture hats, flounced jackets sexy forties suits, flouncy dresses, and cardigans galore. Galliano’s line was classic but exaggerated to its fullest. Galliano shows reinterpretations’ of his classic designs. The models has pin curls slicked hair, finger waves, glittered, jeweled eyes and lips Smokey eyes long 40s eyebrows, fake eyelashes, pouty lips, pink doll cheeks, and oversized bows. 

John has raised the bar speculators picked out all the trends. The market he targets has a real attitude. They are eccentric, artistic and full of life and education. Galliano keeps his audience captivated; he amazes fans every time creating a wonder… Can he pull this off again, and every season he succeeds.
 

Fashion week. 2008 spring Fashion Week Bryant Park

Fashion is moving into a new zeitgeist. There is this real sense of individuality from designers, it has become more personal to the designer than the fashion of our past. Self indulgent and silly. Fashion is social; Fashion is a telegraph to who we are and what we want to project to rest of the world. This idea was portrayed well in Fashion week. 2008. Spring fashion week united in Bryant Park September 5-12 to view all the latest styles and trends for spring lines of 2008. Dedicated individuals gather to see the public spectacle of fashion. American designers will be featured in this weeklong extravaganza. Celebrities and elite gather to find inspiration in what’s to come. Fashion week is where to be when you want to kick off fashion. Fashion comes together in an entertaining way.

A review of the designs of spring 2008 by its viewers are mixed. This season’s designs are flat, this season is innovative, the season is personal and fashion forward. There were lots of nostalgic formal dresses, some fit for the queen, bustier gowns…Dresses, dresses, dresses, mini dresses, micro dresses empire wrap dresses, fitted pants, pleated skirts Patterns, plain, solids, Lots of floral, and simple silhouettes. Trends were floral, baby doll, classic, medieval, and borrowed from her boyfriend.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMGsA model walks the runway at the Terexov Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Salon, Bryant Park on Sept. 7, 2008 in New York City.

Fashion week is conducted in Milan, Paris, London and New York. The Fashion week in New York represents American fashion. American fashion is defined as wearable and sensible. The colors are earthy and neutral. Designers are moving into an organic free trade world. Designer Peter Ingwersen, for Noir is designing into this movement. Doing his fair share for the movement, Peter is working with certified safe for the environment and economically viable for the manufactures. Seventy percent of his line will be made from these materials.

Marc Jacobs gives a new contemporary version of sexiness, with comfort and style.

Heatherette gives us color sparkle and glitter.

Look out for the spring of 08 trends. There will be many options to accessorize. The American designers whip up perfected basics with new innovative designs. There is plenty of room to be individual, be free and integrate the styles from shows from Milan and Paris. Have fun this spring will have the impact of the season. Styles are moving forward with the just right influence from our past.