Two years ago, Balenciaga ushered in the wave of floral dresses with
bulbous skirts and cinched waists. Ever the trend-setter, Nicolas Ghesquière has quite likely done it again. If what he created for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2010 show is any indication, a harder, tougher aesthetic is what we can expect to see on the racks of high-end department stores and smaller, mall stores. Next year promises to be full of sleek leather and black fabric, a marked contrast from the florals and soft palettes typical of Spring/Summer looks past.
However, to serve as a contrast to the leather jodhpurs and tough hoodies, Ghesquière punched up the look with bits of color and sheer fabric–hard and soft. Ever the forward thinker, the designer also turned his eye to sustainable materials, using fabrics that were organic or recycled. While it may not be that Ghesquière was making a political statement–”Go eco!”–he certainly made a fashion statement, opting to use the fabrics that he did when envisioning his new look.
Be prepared to see the inspired Balenciaga look in a matter of months!