Catwalk
Balenciaga
autumn/winter 2008
Avril Mair >
Avril Mair / Acting Fashion Features Editor
"The new mood of austerity done so beautifully at Prada made its first appearance in Paris in a show that referenced Christobal Balenciaga's early 60s couture but made it relentlessly modern. Three other trends to note: scraped back hair, a touch of S+M and an abundance of costume jewellery (the new handbag!)"
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