Post by Girl on Jul 2, 2009 10:54:27 GMT -5
The Prodigal jacket returns...
A salute to the Sgt. Pepper-style jacket
TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE
June 18, 2009 1:51 a.m.
While the boyfriend blazer is becoming a popular staple in women’s fashion, embraced for its versatility and practical charm, there’s another jacket elbowing for position.
The Balmain blazer is in a league of its own. It is red hot right now — and by virtue of its sheer trendiness, the jacket may have a brief lifespan.
The regimental Sgt. Pepper jacket, reminiscent of the Beatles and Michael Jackson in his Thriller days, came marching down the spring runway at Balmain in Paris — and it ignited a fashion revolution.
An army of copies and lookalikes has surfaced at high-end boutiques and fast-fashion outlets. It is just part of the Balmain mania that’s gripping fashion right now.
As one of the hottest labels in the world, it is responsible for a renewed interest in ripped acid-washed jeans, skinny leather pants, shoulder pads and the goth rock chick aesthetic that is looming for fall. Credit goes to the label’s designer, Christophe Decarnin.
His cadet style jackets have had celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé rushing to join the Balmain brigade.
But just how hot are these jackets? Well, they retailed for $4,900 at The St. Regis Room at the Bay. And they are already sold out. Plan B for those aspiring to join the band involves capturing one of these recession-friendly versions.
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Not even at Walmart for $49.00
It's the shoulder pads...
A salute to the Sgt. Pepper-style jacket
TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE
June 18, 2009 1:51 a.m.
While the boyfriend blazer is becoming a popular staple in women’s fashion, embraced for its versatility and practical charm, there’s another jacket elbowing for position.
The Balmain blazer is in a league of its own. It is red hot right now — and by virtue of its sheer trendiness, the jacket may have a brief lifespan.
The regimental Sgt. Pepper jacket, reminiscent of the Beatles and Michael Jackson in his Thriller days, came marching down the spring runway at Balmain in Paris — and it ignited a fashion revolution.
An army of copies and lookalikes has surfaced at high-end boutiques and fast-fashion outlets. It is just part of the Balmain mania that’s gripping fashion right now.
As one of the hottest labels in the world, it is responsible for a renewed interest in ripped acid-washed jeans, skinny leather pants, shoulder pads and the goth rock chick aesthetic that is looming for fall. Credit goes to the label’s designer, Christophe Decarnin.
His cadet style jackets have had celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé rushing to join the Balmain brigade.
But just how hot are these jackets? Well, they retailed for $4,900 at The St. Regis Room at the Bay. And they are already sold out. Plan B for those aspiring to join the band involves capturing one of these recession-friendly versions.
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Not even at Walmart for $49.00
It's the shoulder pads...
