Paris Fashion Week FW12: Chanel, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton
Who: Chanel
What it made us think of: Taking an expedition into outer space to explore a crystalline-covered cave planet.
Thoughts: At times I liked the skirt over pants suit effect, but sometimes I looked heavy. The prism and crystal effects and shapes worked well throughout, but the mix of textures often overwhelmed the designs. I loved the jewel tones and asymmetrical ombre shoes.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVWI8FqqQjRpwdC-ybPRTGLZRAEpnf7DveYZs4gpP-TUBbrQMOS32Uxm-4uYPxNFYyxwkXRNkgN3Q393L4_PBRClCExkXyOJ9-pXs1wtp6_uJssUowh16rHfb70Ih9a8SKM79DD7uVcg/s400/Chanel+Paris+Fashion+Week+Fall+Winter+2012+1.jpg)
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Who: Givenchy
What it made us think of: A dominatrix warrior with a surprisingly colorful lingerie collection.
What we liked: Wide sleeves, armor look, lace with leather, intricate embroidery, some of the wide boots
What we didn't: Overwhelming layering, the lacy clothes didn't make sense in the collection, some of the boots looked to wide & clunky.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2IlnJqN8Grb5WpvsZoYIOO24XZhBbpIxF_yWoBd0hjd50v4qq5mxyfxvGBYGm5SeY4nRIWUit_5DDhvfkpD1XiPE1pnkOYrLf7KdBfWkB7h1vCdVwLfLR7ui47CENDQCusHLSwh3KCk/s400/Givenchy+Paris+Fashion+Week+Fall+Winter+2012.jpg)
Who: Louis Vuitton
What it made us think of: Old fashioned train travel where the passengers were each forced to leave behind one bag thus having to wear multiple outfits at a time.
Thoughts: As opulent as the clothes are they took a back seat to the vintage- and luggage-inspired bags, steampunk goggles, big-enough-for-three-rabbits hats, and statement shoes. Jewel embellishments, lovely coats, big buttons and cool shoes were the standouts in a collection that had a bit too much going on.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4JpjuZx9qBYoab_k_6wsKEb1EUiuEDDU_8hQIZighH64FwJzL_nbQYBoIYW6LNVrYkNEXpCp9qoLs2P88x4FastN5LQWt51qYDvs6HA_XS1U_WChRjKFBLrscRdIoOCI9mynCoYYhN4/s400/Louis+Vuitton+Paris+Fashion+Week+Fall+Winter+2012.jpg)
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What it made us think of: Taking an expedition into outer space to explore a crystalline-covered cave planet.
Thoughts: At times I liked the skirt over pants suit effect, but sometimes I looked heavy. The prism and crystal effects and shapes worked well throughout, but the mix of textures often overwhelmed the designs. I loved the jewel tones and asymmetrical ombre shoes.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVWI8FqqQjRpwdC-ybPRTGLZRAEpnf7DveYZs4gpP-TUBbrQMOS32Uxm-4uYPxNFYyxwkXRNkgN3Q393L4_PBRClCExkXyOJ9-pXs1wtp6_uJssUowh16rHfb70Ih9a8SKM79DD7uVcg/s400/Chanel+Paris+Fashion+Week+Fall+Winter+2012+1.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WAxzZgb5LR-izoA7AB-3OPrZxID6utzDBQvV3vKfqD4bOzUinQD_RmD7tiuX4fc2iVNS-X9kJccPbdkXz_GDp1Xl_i6j_wBJezbbOA5RvGmDyg_2ZrtGiGCiFYdOm8tz-zJ9oor4mEA/s400/Chanel+Paris+Fashion+Week+Fall+Winter+2012+2.jpg)
Who: Givenchy
What it made us think of: A dominatrix warrior with a surprisingly colorful lingerie collection.
What we liked: Wide sleeves, armor look, lace with leather, intricate embroidery, some of the wide boots
What we didn't: Overwhelming layering, the lacy clothes didn't make sense in the collection, some of the boots looked to wide & clunky.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2IlnJqN8Grb5WpvsZoYIOO24XZhBbpIxF_yWoBd0hjd50v4qq5mxyfxvGBYGm5SeY4nRIWUit_5DDhvfkpD1XiPE1pnkOYrLf7KdBfWkB7h1vCdVwLfLR7ui47CENDQCusHLSwh3KCk/s400/Givenchy+Paris+Fashion+Week+Fall+Winter+2012.jpg)
Who: Louis Vuitton
What it made us think of: Old fashioned train travel where the passengers were each forced to leave behind one bag thus having to wear multiple outfits at a time.
Thoughts: As opulent as the clothes are they took a back seat to the vintage- and luggage-inspired bags, steampunk goggles, big-enough-for-three-rabbits hats, and statement shoes. Jewel embellishments, lovely coats, big buttons and cool shoes were the standouts in a collection that had a bit too much going on.
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