Fall 2009 collection: Can't get enough of Balmain!

Christophe Decarnin has once again never failed to impress.

The master of the shoulder padded jacket and all things crystals and studs; Decarnin is probably one of the most copied designers in the world today.
Familiar replicates like his Acid wash jeans and jackets from Spring/Summer 2009 can be easily found at Far East.
Asked on his views on his influence and about being widely copied, Decarnin responded:” That’s what they tell me; everybody’s been doing me. But you know what, its fun, really.”

Now for Balmain Fall 2009 collection, we are seeing short and tight body fitting dresses, embellished with Swarovski crystal, the familiar signature shape for the Balmain jacket, the peaked shoulders.



Some looks from Balmain's Fall 2009 Collection

Balmain’s Spring/Summer 2009 proved to be a huge hit on the runway. Decarnin kept pretty much the same design because Fall 2009 collection had an uncanny resemblance to the earlier collection. However, Decarnin redefined the harem pants, experimented with different fabrics and created them in a glistening silver material.


A typical harem pants




Balmain harem pants with a different shape



Balmain's Spring/Summer 2009 collection

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Balmain's Fall 2009 collection

Something Familiar?

This season looks somewhat like a part two to his Spring/Summer collection, with a change of colour palette of gunmetal, black and white and electric blue. The jacket this time, unlike how studded elaborated last season, it is downplayed in the form of a tuxedo jacket. The short body hugging dresses, short dresses with trains and skirts take center stage, body-flattering silhouettes with the play of black lines, creating an optical illusion.




Despite not so pleasant reviews from the crowd, saying Balmain Fall 2009 was simply a copy from the earlier collection, the collection is still very desirable and well executed. Personally I have always been a big fan of Balmain’s designs. He is a genius in creating an unique and wearable style. A huge trendsetter and definitely a master at what he does.